(KPEL News) – In the past several weeks, the Youngsville Police Department has been arresting suspects on charges related to alleged crimes against children.
According to Youngsville Police Department Chief JP Broussard, his agency has been working with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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Youngsville Officials Make Arrests Across Three Parishes Related to Child Exploitation Allegations
Chief Broussard says the three arrests made this week come after a joint effort and the dedication and hard work of local law enforcement. He says his officers arrested a man from Broussard, one from New Iberia, and one from Lafayette.
A Broussard man identified as 37-year-old Brett Joseph Dronet was arrested and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on the following charges:
- Indecent Behavior with Juveniles
- Child Sexual Abuse Material
- Computer-Aided Solicitation of a Minor
Chief Broussard says the charges against Dronet stem from things that happened on or around February 7 and 8 of this year…