On Monday, May 9, 2016, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Jon Purvis was arrested by the FBI New Orleans Division’s Violent Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Task Force (VCAC/HT TF) for possessing pornography involving juveniles.

After a lengthy investigation, the VCAC/HT TF arrested Jon Purvis, white male, in Harvey, Louisiana. Purvis was charged under LRS 14:81.1, pornography involving juveniles.

Purvis was transported to the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center and booked with 35 counts of possession of child pornography.

This matter will be prosecuted by the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office.