SHREVEPORT, La. — A Shreveport woman has been arrested in connection with the non-consensual distribution of explicit images, following a months-long investigation by the Shreveport Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit.
The investigation began in February 2025, after officers responded to a report in the 1100 block of Running Brook Drive. The victim told detectives she had been sexually assaulted and that private, explicit images of her were being circulated on multiple social media platforms without her permission.
Detectives verified that the victim was clearly identifiable in the images and secured a search warrant to access the digital materials involved.
After a detailed review of the evidence, authorities arrested 19-year-old Leanna Ward on April 7, 2025. She has been charged with two counts of Non-Consensual Disclosure of Private Images.
The Shreveport Police Department emphasized the seriousness of digital abuse and the lasting impact it can have on victims. Officials encouraged the public to treat others with dignity and respect, both online and offline.
Anyone who has experienced sexual assault or digital abuse is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300 or report anonymously through Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.
