Morgan City man accused of sex crimes involving juveniles

After a five-month investigation, a Morgan City man was arrested Thursday and accused of molesting juveniles, soliciting minors online and possession of pornography involving juveniles, Police Chief James F. Blair said.

Devin Joseph Mayon, 21, Poplar Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:10 p.m. Thursday on warrants for these charges:
--41 counts of pornography involving juveniles
--Three counts of: pornography involving juveniles under 13
-- Three counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile
--Four counts of indecent behavior with juveniles
--Four counts of computer-aided solicitation of a minor
--Two counts of sexual abuse of an animal-possession of pornography involving animals

In May, investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division began an investigation involving Mayon engaging in inappropriate conduct with underage juveniles, the Police Department said in a press release.

On May 19, Mayon was placed under arrest on charges related to the initial investigation. Through continuing investigation, Investigators identified additional victims Mayon had been in contact with along with multiple images of child sexual assault material, as well as images of pornography involving animals. An arrest warrant was obtained for Mayon.

On Thursday, Mayon was located in the area of First Street. Mayon was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.