In this episode of "Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard," I focus on the critical role of the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office in tackling online threats to children. Joined by Deputy Brandon Ma and Kyle Hotard, we discuss a case involving a 36-year-old predator, highlighting the undercover operations that help ensnare individuals who exploit minors online. We explore the grooming techniques used by predators and the importance of parental education on online risks. This conversation underscores the community's need for vigilance and the collaborative efforts among law enforcement agencies to combat such crimes. We aim to empower families with knowledge and encourage ongoing dialogue about protecting children from digital dangers.

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes” with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff sits down with Sargent Kyle Hotard and Deputy Brandon Ma as they discuss the importance of undercover operations in the LPSO Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. 

Timestamps

02:28 The Case of Justin Baham

03:12 Chat Operations Explained

05:27 Grooming Tactics Uncovered

11:16 Evidence Collection

16:52 Cyber Tips and Their Impact

21:29 The Importance of Partnerships

29:26 Community Appreciation

Keywords

Task force, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard, ICAC

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes” with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff sits down with Kimberly Blount who shares her story of addiction and how a pivotal moment of connecting with faith changed her life. 

Timestamps

04:11 Turning Point: Struggles with Addiction

06:16 Life on the Edge

07:53 The Cycle of Jail and Release

11:00 Finding God in Darkness

17:29 The Journey to Recovery

22:47 Life After Recovery

26:00 Advice to Those Struggling

30:08 A Message of Hope

Keywords

Addiction, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard, Recovery

In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by Amy Lewis the mother of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, which led into a homicide investigation.

Part 3 | Uncovering The Truth

In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by With Captain Calvin Bowden and Major Ben Bourgeois as they discuss their role in the investigation into the case of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, which led into a homicide investigation.

Chapters

00:04 Captain Calvin Bowden and Major Ben Bourgeois

13:06 The Suspect Interview

16:06 The Confession 

24:49 The Motive 

28:50 Reflections 

32:44 Justice Served

#LPSO #LivingstonParish #SheriffJasonArd #KaylaDenham

In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by With Captain Brandon Ashford and Lieutenant Jeff Beatty as they discuss their role in the investigation into the case of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, which led into a homicide investigation.

Chapters

04:00 Meet the Investigators

05:54 Discovering Key Evidence

08:06 Processing the Crime Scene

11:18 Uncovering the Truth

12:17 The Indian War Club

14:44 Arresting the Suspect

16:35 The Aftermath and Reflection

21:14 Wrapping Up the Investigation

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In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by seasoned officers Tyler Reine and Captain Ken McMorris as they discuss the unsettling case of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, leading to a homicide investigation.

Chapters

00:37 The Homicide Case of Kayla Denham

01:35 Meet the Team Behind the Investigation

04:32 Initial Response to the Missing Person Report

09:30 Discovering Clues at the Crime Scene

14:09 Uncovering the Truth at the House

18:28 Gathering Evidence and Witness Accounts

25:09 The Dark Secrets of the House

28:51 Moving Forward with the Investigation

#LPSO #SheriffJasonArd #LivingstonParish #Podcast #KaylaDenham

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes” with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff sits down with ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force Officer, Sergeant Kyle Hotard as they discuss his role catching online predators as part of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office ICAC Division.

Timestamps

02:00 The Importance of ICAC's Work

12:32 Weekly Operations of ICAC

24:06 Identifying Victims and Building Cases

28:32 Educating Parents About Online Safety

37:59 Collaboration with Local Agencies

43:52 Importance of Evidence in Investigations

50:22 The Role of Parents in Safety

Keywords

ICAC, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Kyle Hebert and LPSO Detention Center Chaplin Mark Carroll as they discuss the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office F.A.I.R. (Family Approach to Inmate Re-entry) Program.

The FAIR Program places an emphasis on God and giving those incarcerated the tools needed to become better citizens upon prison release and lower recidivism Livingston Parish, Louisiana.

Timestamps

06:46 The FAIR Program Overview

16:45 Program Structure and Curriculum

21:58 Importance of Individual Commitment

27:24 Success Stories and Impact

30:41 The Role of Baptism in Transformation

36:19 Closing Blessing 

Keywords

FAIR Program, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

The 38th Annual Christmas Crusade

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with his Public Information Officer Lori Steele as they recount emotional moments in the history of the program, Bring you behind the scenes of the crusade and stress the invaluable community partnerships involved in making the program a success.

Timestamps

00:39 39th AnnualChristmas Crusade

02:22 The Role of the Community

04:00 Behind the Scenes of the Crusade

07:54 Organizing the Toy Distribution

11:10 The Tradition of Giving

12:04 Personal Stories of Impact

14:48 The Stress of Fundraising

19:29 Community Partnerships in Action

21:59 The Importance of Awareness

Keywords

Christmas crusade, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard