PIERRE PART, La. (BRPROUD) — James Gregoire, 66, of, Pierre Part was arrested recently after an investigation by the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation centered around Pierre Part and eventually led to Gregoire being charged with various drug offenses and underage sex crimes.
The investigation began with a complaint that Gregoire was “a suspect in numerous sex crimes upon a juvenile,” according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The ensuing investigation found that the 66-year-old apparently used social media to commit these sex crimes.
APSO says, “Investigators determined that Gregoire allegedly communicated with the victim requesting certain pornographic material in exchange for illegal drugs and in fact did provide illegal narcotics to this individual.”
Gregoire is accused of making additional overtures of a sexual nature to the juvenile.
Those offers were declined and James Gregoire was subsequently arrested by law enforcement.
As part of the investigation, illegal drugs were confiscated from Gregoire’s home.
Gregoire is facing the charges listed below:
- Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor (Felony)
- Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles (Felony)
- Distribution of Marijuana
- Distribution of Methamphetamine
- Misdemeanor Sexual Battery
- Attempted Possession of Pornography Involving Juvenile
- Solicitation of Prostitution (1 Count) (Felony)
- James Gregoire was also previously charged with:
- Possession or Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of Xanax (Alprazolam) (Felony)
- Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony)
- Possession of Marijuana – 1st Offense
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
James Gregoire remains behind bars in the Assumption Parish Jail.
