Press Release from the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office.
Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office
On June 11, 2025, the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging criminal sexual conduct involving a juvenile victim. Detectives immediately launched an investigation into the matter.
Through the course of the investigation, 42-year-old Robert D. Whitehead of Jonesville was identified as the suspect. Detectives developed probable cause, and arrest warrants were obtained for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. On July 10, 2025, Whitehead was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Catahoula Parish Correctional Center.
As the investigation progressed and forensic evidence was analyzed, Detectives were able to secure additional warrants. On August 25, 2025, Whitehead was rebooked on 21 counts of Pornography Involving Juveniles, Computer-Aided Solicitation of a Minor, and Child Grooming.
Whitehead is currently being held on a $525,000.00 bond at the Catahoula Parish Correctional Center. The investigation remains active, and further charges are anticipated.
The Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information about this case, or anyone who may have been a victim of Whitehead, to contact Chief Detective Dewain Littleton or Detective Richard Madison at (318) 744-5411.
Sheriff Toney Edwards commended his investigators and partner agencies, stating:
“Our Detectives have worked tirelessly to uncover the full scope of this case and ensure that justice is pursued for the victims. I also want to thank the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit for their critical assistance. Crimes against children are among the most serious and disturbing cases we investigate, and we will continue to dedicate every resource necessary to protect the vulnerable in our community.”