Iota sex offender charged

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office operates with the objective of protecting citizens, especially when it comes to sex offenders following the requirements of the law, according to Sheriff K.P. Gibson.
Deputies with the Sex Offender Registry Unit recently discovered that a tier 3 sex offender was operating a social media account under a fake name.
After completing the investigation, which included recovering information from the social media platform, the suspect was arrested for unlawful use of social media by a convicted sex offender. This is a felony charge.
Arrested was Brandon L. Brown, 39, of Iota. He was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail with bond being set at $15,000.
“Our goal is to assure that sex offenders are following the requirements set forth by the courts to assure the safety of our families,” said Gibson. “When a sex offender conceals his identity to have access to a social media platform when he is prohibited, it is concerning to everyone.
“Please make sure that all family members, especially children are aware of the dangers of talking with strangers on social media. You never know who you are talking to.”