St. Tammany Parish, LA – Five individuals were arrested following a joint child exploitation investigation involving the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP/SVU), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Covington Police Department. The announcement was made by Louisiana State Police on Friday, January 30, 2026.
According to Louisiana State Police, the multi-day investigation focused on crimes related to child sexual exploitation. The coordinated operation led to five arrests—two handled by LSP SVU detectives and three by the Covington Police Department.
Authorities confirmed that the arrests included 26-year-old Kevin M. Pierre of Folsom and 44-year-old Mayfield J. Lee of Metairie. Both suspects were charged with multiple offenses, including indecent behavior with juveniles, computer-aided solicitation of a minor, and attempted carnal knowledge of a juvenile. They were booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.
Police emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing. Officials noted that the case underscores continued collaboration among state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies working to combat sexual crimes against children.
Louisiana State Police encourage the public to report suspicious or criminal activity through their anonymous online reporting form on the official website. The agency’s Special Victims Unit continues to focus on protecting vulnerable populations and assisting victims of exploitation and trafficking across Louisiana.
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