FRANKLINTON, La. —

The Washington Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of trying to buy a 10-month-old baby.

Howell Gene Penton of Angie was arrested on Nov. 26 after an undercover operation involving the sheriff's office and the Angie Police Department. Advertisement

According to the sheriff, Penton solicited a woman at the Angie Auction House to purchase her 10-month-old baby girl.

An arrest warrant was issued for Penton, and he was taken into custody without incident.

This is an ongoing investigation, and if anyone has any information on the sales of minor children, please contact the Washington Parish sheriff at 985-839-3434.

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