Lafayette Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for Crimes Against Children

LAFAYETTE- On April 30, 2026, Moses Hernandez, a 34-year-old former Lafayette resident, was sentenced to 228 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography. In addition to his prison sentence, Ashton will serve 25 years of supervised release following his release from federal prison.

Evidence presented in court showed that in July 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") received a tip that Hernandez had confessed to an acquaintance that he had molested a young girl and produced material of the molestation. Using the information, the FBI found Hernandez, who then resided in Lafayette, and opened an investigation. During investigation, the FBI obtained a warrant to search Hernandez's cell phone. The search of his cell phone revealed images and videos that included child rape, bestiality, and other forms of graphic child pornography.

The FBI investigated this case. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Danny Siefker with assistance from Paralegal Specialist Denise Duhon.

U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller for the Western District of Louisiana made the announcement.

You may find a copy of this press release (and any updates) on the website of the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana at https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdla.

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