Bayou Vista Man Faces over 90 Counts of Child and Animal Abuse in St. Mary Parish

Bayou Vista man faces over 90 counts of child and animal abuse in St. Mary Parish

ST. MARY PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Bayou Vista man was arrested and charged for 45 counts of child pornography involving children under the age of thirteen and 54 counts of sexual abuse of an animal, officials said. Kaleb Noel Leonard, 18, of Bayou Vista was arrested and charged for over 90 counts of child and animal abuse earlier today, St. Mary Parish Sheriff deputies said. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office task force was given an investigation…

Bayou Vista teen arrested again in child exploitation investigation

An 18-year-old from Bayou Vista has been arrested for the second time in a growing child exploitation case out of St. Mary Parish.Kaleb Noel Leonard was taken into custody on July 1, 2025, after investigators discovered more digital evidence on a device tied to him. Hes now facing 99 charges, including 45 counts of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13 and 54 counts of sexual abuse of an animal.The St. Mary Parish ICAC (Internet Cr…

Bayou Vista Teen's Charges Skyrocket to 99 Counts in Shocking Child Exploitation Case

18-year-old Kaleb Leonard faces 99 charges including child pornography after St. Mary Parish ICAC Task Force discovers additional digital evidence. Continue reading…

Bayou Vista man, already accused in child porn case, arrested again

Kaleb Noel Leonard A Bayou Vista man already accused of multiple child pornography counts now faces 99 counts and a bail of nearly $2 million.

Bayou Vista man with prior child porn arrest booked for 45 more counts, bond set near $2 million

BAYOU VISTA - A man previously arrested for over a dozen counts of child pornography was arrested for 45 more counts as well as over 50 counts of sexual abuse of an animal.Kaleb Leonard, 18, initially bonded out after a June 18 arrest for 13 counts of child pornography involving children under the age of 13, but he was arrested after additional digital evidence was discovered during an investigation.Leonard was booked for 45 counts of child porn…