BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - A man from Benton and convicted sex offender is now facing new charges.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested James Felty, 33, a Tier 1 sex offender, who lives in the 100 block of Theresa Lane in Benton. The arrest was made as a result of an investigation that started in late October.

Officials say the investigation started when Felty was found to be in violation of his requirement to register as a sex offender. During the investigation, officials say they found 13 files on Felty’s cell phone containing child sex abuse materials.

CRIME IN THE ARKLATEX

Felty has now been charged with unlawful use of a social networking website. He was booked into Bossier Max; his bond was set at $650,000.

Officials are still looking into the case.

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