Dennis Perkins, file photo October 2019.
A high ranking Livingston Parish sheriff’s deputy and his wife, who is a middle school teacher in Walker, are behind bars as they are accused of child rape and the production of child pornography. Dennis and Cynthia Perkins have both lost their jobs and legal analyst Tim Meche says the charges against them could lead to life in prison.
“But, there are two sides to every story and there may be some type of innocuous explanation for this,” said Meche.
44-year-old Dennis Perkins’ bond has been set at over 1-point-five million dollars as he’s also facing video voyeurism and obscenity charges. His 34-year-old wife is being held on a 500-thousand dollar bond. Meche says if their cases go to trial, it will likely not happen in Livingston Parish.
“Everybody has heard about this and they’ve probably have all formed opinions in the community,” said Meche.
The Attorney General’s office is leading the investigation. Livingston Sheriff Jason Ard says he considers Dennis Perkins a friend and family member, but no one is above the law. Meche says a jury will take their professions into account, which will make it difficult on the defense lawyers.
“People do not like when people in those positions violate the trust of the community,” said Meche.
