Lafayette, La., Jul 28, 2016 / 14:44 pm
Father Felix David Broussard, a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette, La., was arrested yesterday for allegedly possessing more than 500 images of child pornography, according to local police.
In a statement, the Diocese reported that Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel and diocesan staff were "saddened" to learn of the arrest of the priest, who was immediately placed on administrative leave from active priestly ministry.
"The Diocese takes these allegations very seriously and is cooperating fully in every way possible with the investigation," the statement read.
The arrest followed a complaint filed with the Louisiana State Police Special Victims unit, alleging that a computer that the priest had primary access to contained images of child pornography.