METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — A Metairie man has pled guilty in a May child pornography case. The Office of U.S. Attorney Duane Evans reported that 40-year-old Carson Riess pled guilty to receipt of child pornography on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Court documents state that the agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office searched Riess' home on May 20 as part of a child sexual abuse material investigation. Charges upgraded for man accused in Gentilly-area crash death of DOTD driver According to court documents, an investigation "revealed Riess received images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of minors." Evans said Riess is set to be sentenced on Jan. 7, 2025. He faces a minimum sentence of five years and up to 20 years in prison, an up to $250,000 fine and a minimum of five years up to life of supervised release. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Cool, clear weather expected in NOLA with warmer days ahead Trump assassination suspect demands Judge Cannon recuse from case Peek inside the newly renovated Caesars New Orleans Democrats in tight House races ride Harris fundraising momentum to outpace GOP Two Venezuelan men shot in head in Juarez