On Friday (January 30, 2025), the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP/SVU), working in conunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Covington Police Department, concluded a multi-day investigation into child exploitation that resulted in the arrest of five individuals on charges related to child sexual exploitation.
Arrested by LSP SVU detectives were 26-year-old Kevin M. Pierre of Folsom and 44-year-old Mayfield J. Lee of Metairie. Each was charged with Indecent Behavior with Juveniles, Computer-aided Solicitation of a Minor, and Attempted Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. Both were booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
The other three arrests were handled by the Covington Police Department and have yet to be identified.
This investigation highlights the continued collaboration among local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in combating sexual crimes that threaten the safety of Louisiana children.
The Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit works to rescue and seek justice for victims of child exploitation and human trafficking through partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as public education. The public plays a crucial role in identifying suspects and reporting criminal or suspicious activity. An anonymous reporting form is available online at http://la-safe.org/ by clicking the “Suspicious Activity” link. Your vigilance helps protect vulnerable members of our communities and supports the fight against exploitation and trafficking.
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