Sentencing is next for a St. Tammany Parish man convicted of sexually assaulting a little boy.
"A St. Tammany Parish jury found 23-year-old Jamonte Keenan Crosby, originally from San Pablo, California, and residing in Folsom, Louisiana, at the time of the offense, guilty as charged of Sexual Battery Involving a Victim Under the Age of 13 and Indecent Behavior Involving a Victim Under the Age of 13," Public Information Officer Debbie Webber said in a news release.
Investigators say the case began after a four-year-old boy disclosed to his mother that Crosby had subjected him to physical abuse and exposed himself to the child.
"Protecting the most vulnerable members of our community is the absolute highest priority of this office," said District Attorney Collin Sims. "This defendant preyed on a four-year-old child's innocence and trust. Thanks to the meticulous work of law enforcement, the bravery of this young victim, and the relentless prosecution by our team, justice has been served, and this predator will be held fully accountable."
Prosecutors say the young victim provided clear and consistent details regarding the abuse, and investigators established that Crosby took advantage of a private setting to abuse the child and show him graphic content on his phone.
Judge Tara Farris Zeller has scheduled Crosby's sentencing for September 8, 2026.
