Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — A Houma man who was arrested in connection with a child sex crimes case in December has been arrested on additional charges. On Dec. 18, 2024, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office reported that 25-year-old Tyler Matherne allegedly "admitted to sending sexually motivated photographs to a juvenile" during an interview with detectives after he was identified as a suspect in the case. Vacherie man arrested in Lutcher drug bust Matherne was arrested and booked on charges of indecent behavior with a juvenile. On Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, TPSO officials said additional charges were brought against Matherne after the discovery of additional evidence. Tyler Matherne (Courtesy: Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office) According to the sheriff's office, a search of one of Matherne's devices prompted another interview with detectives where Matherne "admitted to receiving sexually motivated photographs and videos from multiple underage victims." After the interview, Matherne was charged with pornography involving juveniles. 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 Benefit concerts held in New Orleans to support Bourbon Street attack victims Check out what you can now check out at NOLA Public Library All 5 living presidents, political dignitaries attend Jimmy Carter's funeral Houma man faces additional charges in child sex crimes case Biden eulogizes ‘great American’ Jimmy Carter