A multi-day child exploitation operation in St. Tammany Parish concluded this week with the arrest of five individuals, as state and local investigators examine a series of alleged online solicitation and sexual misconduct cases involving minors. Detectives have stated that the investigations remain ongoing.
In a Facebook post, the Louisiana State Police stated that the Special Victims Unit, in collaboration with the FBI and the Covington Police Department, led the operation. The post identifies two individuals arrested by state detectives: Mayfield J. Lee, 44, of Metairie, and Kevin M. Pierre, 26, of Folsom. Both were booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center. The charges listed include indecent behavior with juveniles, computer-aided solicitation of a minor, and attempted carnal knowledge of a juvenile.
WDSU reported that three additional arrests related to the same child exploitation investigation were made by Covington police as part of the joint, multi-day effort. Local coverage indicates that officials have not yet released details about the three other individuals arrested, and the cases are still under investigation.
Who Was Arrested And Where They Were Booked
The state post includes the full names, ages, and hometowns of the two individuals arrested by the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit and confirms that both were processed into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center. It also provides Trooper Marc Gremillion as the media contact at (985) 302-9272 and [email protected], and encourages anyone with additional information related to the cases to come forward.
Investigation Status And How To Report Tips
The Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit is responsible for rescuing victims of child exploitation, pursuing suspects, and coordinating cases with federal and local partners. Authorities are urging the public to use the anonymous reporting form on LA‑SAFE or to contact the LSP suspicious-activity hotline if they observe any potentially criminal behavior. Officials highlight that tips from the community, along with digital forensic efforts, are often instrumental in generating leads in child exploitation investigations.
Legal Process And What Comes Next
With the investigations ongoing, prosecutors in St. Tammany Parish are expected to review the evidence and decide on the formal charges to pursue, a process that may take time as forensic analysis continues. Allegations such as computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles carry significant penalties under Louisiana law. All five defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court, and officials have stated that additional information will be provided as the investigations progress, in line with local reporting.
