Live Oak High School defensive backs coach Stepfan Henderson, 34, was arrested Tuesday in Watson and now faces multiple felony counts, including one count of molestation of a juvenile (forcible fondling) and two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles. He was taken into custody by Livingston Parish deputies and booked into the parish detention center on a $350,000 bond, according to WBRZ.
The Live Oak High staff directory lists Henderson as a defensive backs coach on the football team. Live Oak High is part of Livingston Parish Public Schools and serves students in the Watson and Denham Springs area.
Charges And Legal Context
Indecent behavior with juveniles and molestation of a juvenile are separate offenses under Louisiana law. La. R.S. 14:81 defines indecent behavior with juveniles, while La. R.S. 14:81.2 covers molestation of a juvenile, which can apply when force, coercion or a position of authority is alleged.
Penalties vary by circumstance, with indecent behavior carrying potential prison terms of up to seven years along with fines, while molestation of a juvenile can result in substantially longer sentences in many situations, as outlined in FindLaw's summary of Louisiana law and related sentencing enhancements.
Local Law-Enforcement Context
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office has in recent years conducted multiple investigations targeting suspected child predators. A 2025 operation by the parish ICAC task force resulted in several arrests, according to WAFB.
The parish has also handled school-related abuse allegations, including the 2025 arrest of a school janitor on molestation accusations, as previously reported by KPLC.
What Happens Next
Henderson is presumed innocent at this stage, and the charges remain allegations that must be proven in court. According to WBRZ, he remains booked in the Livingston Parish Detention Center on the listed charges with bond set at $350,000.
Arraignment and any subsequent court dates will be scheduled by the district attorney’s office and the local courts. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office.
