A Louisiana human resources official has been arrested after Florida investigators accused him of sending explicit messages and media during an undercover operation targeting online crimes against minors.
Louisiana HR Official Arrested in Florida Investigation
Authorities said 62-year-old Eddie Filce, a resident of Raceland, Louisiana, was taken into custody following a joint operation involving the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Louisiana State Police.
Filce reportedly worked for the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education.
Investigators claim he became the focus of an undercover operation aimed at identifying adults attempting to communicate with minors online.
| Case Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Suspect | Eddie Filce |
| Age | 62 |
| Location | Raceland, Louisiana |
| Employer | Louisiana Board of Regents |
| Arrest Date | May 5 |
| Bond | $85,000 |
Undercover Operation Led to Arrest
According to officials, the investigation began in early April during a statewide FDLE initiative.
Investigators allege Filce communicated online with an undercover agent posing as a juvenile.
During those conversations, authorities claim he sent explicit messages, photos, and videos.
Multiple Felony Charges Filed
Filce is now facing several felony charges, including:
- Two counts of lewd and lascivious exhibition
- Five counts of transmitting harmful material to minors
- Five counts of harmful communication with a minor
- One count of using a computer to solicit illegal acts
Authorities said the charges stem from the alleged online interactions during the undercover investigation.
Held in Louisiana Jail Awaiting Extradition
Law enforcement officers arrested Filce on May 5 with assistance from Louisiana State Police.
He was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Jail and is currently being held on an $85,000 bond.
Officials said he is expected to be extradited to Florida to face prosecution.
Investigation Still Ongoing
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement confirmed the investigation remains active.
Authorities indicated additional charges could potentially be filed as investigators continue reviewing digital evidence connected to the case.
The Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution will handle the prosecution.
The case highlights ongoing nationwide efforts by law enforcement agencies to investigate alleged online crimes involving minors through undercover internet operations and digital evidence monitoring.
