Alexandria sex offender accused of illegally accessing social networking site

By JIM BUTLER

Joshua Beasley allegedly accessed a social networking site, action forbidden under Louisiana law to registered sex offenders.

Beasley, 34, of Alexandria is registered as a result of a September 2022 conviction of molestation and carnal knowledge.

That stemmed from arrest in October 2019 on 12 counts of molestation of juveniles at least 13 but under 17 over whom he had control or supervision, along with accusations of indecent behavior and carnal knowledge.

The current charge carries a penalty if convicted of up to $10,000 and up to 10 years in prison without parole, probation or suspension of sentence.

Circumstances regarding Bradley’s arrest Tuesday have not been released. He remained in custody under $5,000 bail Wednesday.