Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Bobby J. Earls following the issuance of a warrant by Seventh Judicial District Judge John Reeves for the offense of Sexual Battery upon a victim under the age of twelve. On August 8, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Earls was taken into custody without incident. He is being held without bond pending a formal magistrate hearing. Sheriff Toney Edwards issued the following statement: “Crimes against children are among the most unforgivable acts in our society. Let me be clear — in Catahoula Parish, we will use every resource at our disposal to investigate and arrest anyone who harms a child. I am proud of the relentless work of our Detectives and Deputies on this case, and I want the public to know we will never tolerate predators in our community.” The Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our parish and encourages anyone with information about suspected abuse to contact law enforcement immediately.