A married Louisiana TV anchor has abruptly quit his job after he was accused of sexting with someone he thought was a 15-year-old girl. But, when he set up a meet with the teen, “she” turned out to be a trio of vigilante “predator hunters,” according to reports.
Bill Lunn, 59, who was news director and a key on-air face at KTBS in Shreveport, arranged the meetup at his home during lunchtime on May 29, the vigilantes told NBC6 News. When three men arrived, he called the cops — and claimed the men beat him up and tried to steal his truck.
However, the amateur sleuths — Antonio Coleman, Kameron Kennon and Kataurio Grigsby — waited for the cops and told their side of the story.
They handed over what they said was a trove of evidence that proved Lunn’s pervy behavior.
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“You could see the guilt in his eyes. He knew like, ‘Oh, I’m done,’” Coleman told the station.
Bill Lunn, 59, resigned as anchor and news director of the KTBS station on Monday after police started probing claims he’d been sexting an underage girl. Facebook / Bill Lunn
The trio, who describe themselves as “predator hunters,” said they’d created a fake profile on dating app Meet Me and had been posing as the teen for several weeks in a bid to “catfish” local men who were trying to meet underage girls for sex.
They claimed Lunn started engaging with the so-called teen late on May 28 — the night before he allegedly made arrangements to meet.
“They had a little conversation going on, and he asked how old she was. The girl told him she was 15 years old,” Coleman, who claimed he was pretending to be the teen, told NBC 6.
The TV anchor’s alleged plan to meet the girl was foiled when Lunn found himself face to face with three men who claimed to be conducting their own pedophile sting operation. Facebook / Bill Lunn
“He was like sending pictures to her. He was saying like he wanted to do this to her,” he continued. “Explicit things that I can’t say on camera.”
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When the news anchor arrived at his home for the meetup, Coleman said, he quickly fled after the trio alerted him to the sting operation.
“As Bill was running off, he yells, ‘I have a wife and kids,’” Grigsby said.
“I’m sitting there as he’s running off, like in my head, ‘How can you say that when you literally walked yourself in the house expecting to meet an underage teenager?’”
Lunn, a married father, has “vehemently” denied the allegations leveled against him, his lawyer told The Post. Facebook / Bill Lunn
Lunn’s attorney, Dhu Thompson, told The Post on Wednesday that the newsman “vehemently denies” the allegations leveled against him.
“It is our preliminary understanding that this incident was not the result of a law enforcement investigation, but rather one done by private individuals,” Thompson said in a statement.
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“Our primary concern at this time is that law enforcement receives all evidence surrounding this incident so that they can make a thorough and complete review. Mr. Lunn has cooperated with authorities and vehemently denies any allegations of wrongdoing.
Bill Lunn was allegedly caught by “predator hunters” posing as a 15-year-old girl. Facebook / Bill Lunn
“It is our hope that after a thorough review of all the evidence surrounding this matter that Mr. Lunn will be shown to be innocent and cleared of all allegations.”
Lunn started working at KTSB in 2019 and was promoted to news director last August, according to his LinkedIn profile.
The TV station launched an internal investigation immediately after learning of the incident outside his home last week.
“His resignation was effective immediately on Monday,” the outlet said.
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So far, no charges have been brought against Lunn or the men involved in the sting.
The Post reached out to local cops but didn’t hear back immediately.
Newlab New Orleans is deepening its energy-tech ambitions with a new partnership alongside JERA, Japan’s largest power generator, to accelerate next-generation carbon capture solutions for heavy industries across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, The Center Square writes.
The collaboration brings JERA Ventures into Newlab’s public-private innovation hub, where startups gain access to lab space and high-end machinery to commercialize technologies aimed at cutting emissions and improving industrial efficiency.
The move builds momentum as Newlab prepares to open its fifth global hub next fall at the former Naval Support Activity site, adding New Orleans to a network that includes Riyadh and Detroit. JERA’s footprint in Louisiana is already growing—from a joint venture on CF Industries’ planned $4 billion low-carbon ammonia plant to investments in solar generation and Haynesville shale assets—positioning the company as a significant player in the state’s clean-energy transition.
Federal immigration authorities are keeping a tight lid on key details as “Catahoula Crunch” closes its first week in southeast Louisiana, Verite writes.
The operation—one of Department of Homeland Security’s largest recent urban crackdowns—began with raids at home-improvement stores and aims for 5,000 arrests, according to plans previously reviewed by the Associated Press. While DHS publicly highlighted arrests of immigrants with violent criminal records, AP data shows fewer than one-third of the 38 detainees in the first two days had prior convictions.
Meanwhile, advocacy groups report widespread fear in Hispanic communities, with residents avoiding hospitals, schools, workplaces and even grocery stores amid sightings of federal agents.
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Business impacts are already visible: restaurants and Hispanic-serving corridors like Broad Street appear unusually quiet, with staff shortages forcing menu cuts and temporary closures. School absenteeism has doubled in Jefferson Parish, and protests have spread across New Orleans and surrounding suburbs as local leaders demand transparency around federal tactics.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana State Police is opening its doors throughout December, hosting open house events aimed at giving potential applicants a closer look at what it takes to become a state trooper.
Troop leaders said the goal is to recruit men and women who are prepared for the demands of the job and committed to serving their communities.
Troop A Public Information Officer Shelby Mayfield said the open houses are designed to make the application process more accessible.
“One of the reasons we generated these open houses was to allow our applicants to come in and get a look inside the troop, meet some state troopers from across the troop area, and ask whatever questions they may have to the recruiters who are present,” Mayfield said.
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Along with information sessions, Mayfield said the events help future applicants better understand the daily responsibilities of law enforcement and the mindset troopers are expected to bring to the job.
“We want to make sure that that trooper knows how important officer safety is,” he said. “But more importantly, we want to make sure they go out there with a pure heart.”
The Louisiana State Police Training Academy is known for its rigorous curriculum that prepares cadets for real-world situations. From crash investigations to communication skills, instructors focus on developing well-rounded troopers who can serve safely and effectively.
Mayfield said applicants must be ready for a variety of interactions, not just emergencies.
“Not everything is going to be a high-intensity, rapidly evolving situation,” he said. “You need to be able to deal with the public to accomplish your job, and that’s why we preach not just getting the job done, but being able to relate to the public so you can meet their needs.”
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The application deadline for Cadet Class 109 is Jan. 6, 2026. Mayfield encourages anyone who feels called to the profession to take the next step.
“If this is something you genuinely have in your heart to do, reach out to somebody when it’s convenient for you,” he said. “Even if you miss a deadline, never give up because it’s never too late.”
Open house events will continue throughout the month at troop locations across Louisiana. More information on Cadet Class 109 and the application process is available on the Louisiana State Police website.
