The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a New Orleans man following an investigation by its Special Victim’s Unit (SVU).
Authorities say the case involves serious allegations connected to inappropriate online communication with a juvenile. The suspect has since been taken into custody and formally charged.
Investigation Began in February 2026
In February 2026, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victim’s Unit launched an investigation after receiving reports about a juvenile communicating inappropriately with an adult male believed to be 28 years old.
Detectives met with the victim and a family member to gather details. During the meeting, authorities were provided with documentation that reportedly showed evidence of the inappropriate communication. Investigators carefully reviewed the material as part of the ongoing case.
Suspect Identified Through Digital Evidence
As the investigation progressed, detectives identified the suspect as Joseph Olivier Ellis, 28, of New Orleans, Louisiana…