After an intensive search by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, 34-year-old Carlos Antonio Pacheco was arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes against minors. Captured at a job site just before 4 p.m., Pacheco faced allegations that include sexual battery, first-degree rape of a victim under 13, aggravated crimes against nature, and molestation of a juvenile, as reported by WDSU.
According to WBRZ, Pacheco strategically moved across Tangipahoa and St. Tammany parishes to avoid being apprehended by the authorities. The final breakthrough came after law enforcement received a tip from the public, which helped them to quickly track down and arrest Pacheco.
Efforts to locate Pacheco had intensified following appeals for public assistance. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office acknowledged the role played by the community in facilitating this arrest, highlighting how engagement with law enforcement was crucial in this case. This collaborative approach was key to locating Pacheco, who was reportedly known to work in construction and landscaping areas, as noted by WWLTV.
The arrest was conducted with support from the St. Tammany Parish's Proactive Enforcement Unit, who were instrumental in the efforts to specifically track down Pacheco. The information regarding Pacheco's charges and his modus operandi of constantly changing addresses underscores the complexity of the investigation that led to his capture.
