NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans man was arrested and charged with production of child pornography and coercion and enticement of minors, according to the FBI.

On Monday Dec. 5, The FBI New Orleans Division's Violent Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Task Fore arrested Matthew Pere, 32, in New Orleans after a lengthy investigation, FBI said.

Pere was transported to St. Bernard Parish Jail. He could be sentenced 15 to 30 years for the production of child pornography charge, and 10 years to life for the coercion and enticement charges.

The case will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office - Eastern District of Louisiana.