UPDATE: Joint investigation uncovers firearms, drugs, and child exploitation evidence
A major update has been revealed hours after Opelika police announced an arrest of Columbus man. Authorities in Georgia have now revealed a joint investigation and search warrant has led to the discovery of firearms, drugs, and additional child exploitation evidence.
A Columbus man, identified as Don Anthony LeBoeuf, was arrested in Opelika, after sending sexually explicit messages to who he believed to be a juvenile and planned to meet up with them at a local sporting event.
LeBoeuf was arrested on January 5, 2026, on warrants for Electronic Solicitation of a Child and ten counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
A day later, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, a search warrant was conducted at his residence by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Collaborative Intelligence Group and Opelika Police Department.
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office seized multiple cameras, cellular phones, and other digital storage devices, along with 7 firearms (2 shotguns, 3 rifles, and 2 pistols) and 90 pills of un-prescribed alprazolam (a schedule IV controlled substance).
“Investigators also located a video surveillance camera concealed inside a vent in a bathroom of the residence set up to record occupants,” authorities said. “There were 7 children located inside the residence when Sheriff’s Investigators executed the search warrant. The camera was located inside the bathroom used by the children.”
Don Anthony LeBeouf remains in the Lee County Jail on the charges mentioned above with the Opelika Police Department. The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office is also issuing warrants for LeBeouf on the following charges:
7 Counts Unlawful Eavesdropping and Surveillance
3 Counts Sexual Exploitation of Children
Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act – Schedule IV (Alprazolam)
“Investigators are conducting multiple interviews and exploring digital platforms for evidence,” authorities added. “Additional warrants and criminal charges are likely pending for LeBeouf as the investigation continues.”
This is an active investigation.
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