Two accused of child trafficking, producing child porn

Two people arrested Thursday after a search of a Bayou Vista home are accused of trafficking children and producing pornography involving juveniles, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said.

Madison Herrington, 20, and Ty Adam White, 20, both with Morgan City addresses, were arrested at 6:53 p.m. Thursday.

Herrington was booked on charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile, 10 counts of production of pornography involving juveniles, trafficking of children for sexual purposes and a Lafayette Parish warrant alleging trafficking of children for sexual purposes.

White was booked on charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile, 12 counts of production of pornography involving juveniles and trafficing of children for sexual purposes..

The Sheriff's Office described the effort as a long-term investigation by the SMPSO, the Morgan City Police Department and the Lafayette Police Department.

St. Mary and Morgan City detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Bayou Vista. As the investigation progressed, the detectives made contact with Herrington and White.

After interviews with multiple subjects, Herrington and White were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.

Sheriff's Office detectives thanked Morgan City and Lafayette detectives for their assistance and said the investigation continues.