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Lance Robert LeMaire, 36, Pleads Guilty to Transporting Obscene Material Involving Minors
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Lance Robert LeMaire, 36, Pleads Guilty to Transporting Obscene Material Involving Minors

Lance Robert LeMaire, 36, of New Iberia, La., has pleaded guilty to transporting obscene material involving minors. The crime was committed in 2015, and LeMaire’s plea was accepted by U.S. Magistrate Judge Carol B. Whitehurst.

According to the guilty plea, law enforcement agents identified LeMaire as possibly possessing obscene material. An agent obtained LeMaire’s tablet computer on May 5, 2015, and a forensic examination found 161 images involving sexual exploitation of a minor on the device.

Lance Robert LeMaire faces five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. The court has set a sentencing date of July 10, 2017.

This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood combines federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.

Lance Robert LeMaire’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting our children from exploitation. The FBI conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert C. Abendroth and John Luke Walker are prosecuting the case.

Those concerned may also leave tips with the FBI at tips.fbi.gov. Tips may be submitted anonymously. The Lafayette FBI office number is (337) 233-2164.

Lance Robert LeMaire’s guilty plea is a significant step towards justice for the victims of child exploitation. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Lance Robert LeMaire’s sentencing date is set for July 10, 2017. We will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available.