On January 7, 2025, an ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) investigation lead to Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office Detectives executing a search warrant at the Gilstrap residence in the 4000 block of Glen Street in Bossier City.
A forensic download of electronic devices on scene resulted in the recovery of 2,364 images and videos of child sexual assault. The suspected contraband was sent to NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) where a total of 822 known victims were identified.
A warrant was obtained for Johnny E. Gilstrap Jr, and he was arrested on January 13, 2025 for 2,364 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Gilstrap was booked into the Bossier Parish Maximum Facility with a $500,000.00 bond.
Detectives with the Bossier Sheriff’s Office continue to aggressively investigate cases of child sexual abuse in conjunction with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, and teams from ICAC and NCMEC.
This matter is still under investigation.