A substitute teacher at a Houma school has been arrested in a Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office investigation of child pornography.
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced Eric Ball, 53, of Houma, was arrested at his home during a search warrant that was completed by the FBI and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victim’s Unit as part of a joint child pornography investigation.
The FBI and TPSO conducted a months-long investigation into Child Pornography, which revealed information linking Ball to media of children under the age of 13, involved in sexual acts according to the sheriff’s office.
“During the investigation, Terrebonne SVU Detectives learned that Ball recently served as a substitute teacher at a local Houma school and has a history as an educator in Terrebonne Parish. Terrebonne SVU Detectives are actively investigating Ball, though no incidents have been reported to local authorities prior to his arrest. Ball was later booked at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex, where he is jailed on no bond,” said Sheriff Soignet in a statement.
“As parents, we must make sure we are talking to our children about all of the safety concerns associated with social media and the internet,” said Sheriff Soignet. “It is incredibly important to be vigilant when it comes to our children, and that includes knowing the current passwords, and checking their devices regularly, if not daily. We are the first line of defense when it comes to the safety of our children.”
