Joshua Uhlman, Child Pornography, Louisiana 2025

LAFAYETTE, La.

A former Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy has been accused of producing and receiving child pornography. Joshua Uhlman, 36, of Pine Prairie, Louisiana, has been indicted on two counts of production of child pornography and one count of receipt of child pornography.

The indictment alleges that between September 2024 and February 2, 2025, Uhlman attempted to employ, use, persuade, induce, entice, and coerce two minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of said conduct, knowing that the visual depiction would be transmitted using interstate commerce.

It is further alleged that between September 2024 and February 2, 2025, Uhlman knowingly received child pornography using any means and facility of interstate and foreign commerce and in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce, including by computer.

If convicted, Uhlman faces a sentence of at least 15 years and no more than 30 years on each production of child pornography count; a minimum of 5 years and no more than 20 years on the receipt of child pornography count; 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000, or both.

An indictment is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Craig R. Bordelon, II.

To report an incident involving the possession, distribution, receipt, or production of child pornography, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at https://report.cybertip.org or call 1-800-843-5678.

Joshua Uhlman, a former Evangeline Parish law enforcement officer, is accused of producing and receiving child pornography. He faces up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted.

Mandatory facts:

Defendant: Joshua Uhlman

Criminal Charges: Two counts of production of child pornography and one count of receipt of child pornography

City and State: LAFAYETTE, La.

Date: Between September 2024 and February 2, 2025

Sentence: Up to 30 years in prison, up to $250,000 fine

Dollar Amounts: $250,000

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