MORGAN CITY, La. ( KLFY ) — A teenager from Assumption Parish has been arrested by Morgan City Police and charged with rape and child porn, authorities said.

K`Lance E. Robertson, 17, of Belle Rose, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first degree rape, indecent behavior with a juvenile, pornography involving juveniles and distribution of child pornography.

Morgan City Police detectives began an investigation on July 16 regarding allegations of an improper relationship between an adult and a juvenile, with Robertson identified as the suspect. The age of the alleged victim was not released.

Robertson was allegedly involved in an inappropriate sexual relationship with the juvenile victim. Investigators said various social media accounts and devices were used in the production and distribution of media involving the juvenile victim. Evidence was uncovered linking Robertson to the investigation which subsequently resulted in arrest warrants being prepared for his arrest, authorities said.

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Robertson was located Tuesday and arrested in Assumption Parish, with the assistance of the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office. Robertson was booked into the Morgan City Jail where he now awaits court proceedings.

Bond details were not released.

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