District Attorney Collin Sims announces that on March 24, 2026, Joseph Brown, 47, of Sun, Louisiana, was sentenced to 10 years in the Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges involving the sexual abuse of two minors.
The defendant entered his plea on all counts as charged before the Honorable Judge Richard Swartz. Assistant District Attorney Christina Fisher prosecuted the case.
The investigation, led by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, uncovered a disturbing pattern of grooming and sexual abuse involving two juveniles, ages 13 and 14. The abuse, which occurred multiple times per week, came to light after the older victim initially disclosed a relationship with the defendant, leading to the further discovery that the younger victim had also been victimized.
Brown pleaded guilty to the following charges:
- Oral Sexual Battery (Victim under 15)
- Sexual Battery (Victim under 15)
- Two Counts of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
Judge Swartz sentenced Brown to a total of 10 years of confinement for his crimes against the two victims, without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. Judge Swartz ordered a 25-year sex offender registration, where Brown is required to register as a sex offender.
“The resolution of this case ensures that the defendant is held accountable for the grooming and abuse of two vulnerable children,” said District Attorney Collin Sims. “Our office remains steadfast in our commitment to seeking justice for victims of predatory behavior and ensuring those who target children are removed from our community.”