A Kenner man has been arrested on charges of distributing pornography involving minors. Felix Guillermo Solis Jr., age 56, stands accused of 15 counts of distributing illicit material featuring juveniles under the age of 13, according to the Office of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. This arrest made headlines following a considerable interagency effort involving several divisions of law enforcement.
The investigation, as reported by WWLTV, was initiated by the Cyber Crime Unit of the Attorney General’s office and extended to include Homeland Security Investigations, Kenner Police Department, and the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Office. It is claimed, the collaborative effort has culminated in Solis’s apprehension and subsequent detention at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, where he is being held without bond.
The origins of this case were traced to a tip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which sparked the combined investigative operation. WGNO detailed this initial tip-off that ensued a series of events, leading toward the eventual identification of Solis. After being initially booked into the Kenner City Jail, his transfer to the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center marked a progressive step in the judicial process, tho he remains without a bond.
While the office of Attorney General Murrill has not disclosed specifics of the evidence that prompted the 15 charges against Solis, they have confirmed the ongoing nature of the investigation. NOLA.com relayed the Attorney General's office's statement, emphasizing that the details of the case are still forthcoming, while also acknowledging the broader societal impact, and the dark web of moral entanglement such crimes represent.
Authorities involved in the investigation remain vigilant in their efforts to combat child exploitation and are urging anyone with pertinent information to come forward.
