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

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

Kaleb Noel Leonard, 18, was arrested at 1:56 p.m. Tuesday on 45 counts of pornography involving children under 13 and 54 counts of sexual abuse of an animal, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said.
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The original arrest occurred after the St. Mary Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was given an investigation by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in reference to possession of child sexual abuse material. As the investigation progressed, such material was discovered.
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A search warrant was obtained for a residence in Bayou Vista, and with the assistance of detectives with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and the Morgan City Police Department, the warrant was executed. A warrant was obtained for Leonard, and on June 18, he was arrested on 13 counts of pornography involving children under 13. Leonard subsequently bonded out on a $195,000 bond.
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As the investigation continued, additional digital evidence was discovered on a device belonging to Leonard, the Sheriff's Office said.. An arrest warrant was obtained for Leonard, and on Tuesday, he was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has been set at $1,935,000.