Chad T. Manuel, 49, of Basile was arrested for charges related to the possession/possible production of images of child pornography by investigators from the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit – Alexandria Field Office on June 27.
Investigators received a complaint that Manuel may have been involved in voyeurism and the possible production of child pornography. Investigators obtained a warrant, and on June 27 searched Manuel’s residence in Basile. During the search investigators found evidence of child pornography buried in containers of concrete that Manuel attempted to destroy and conceal from investigators.
Manuel was placed under arrest and charged with LRS 14:81.1 Pornography involving juveniles (three counts) and LRS 14:130.1 Obstruction of justice (three counts).
Manuel was booked into the Evangeline Parish jail.