Morgan City corrections employee accused of soliciting underage girl online

A Morgan City corrections employee faces child pornography and other sex-crime charges after an unrelated investigation led to him, the Police Department said.

Devin J. Mayon, 21, was booked Wednesday afternoon on two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, two counts of computer-aided solicitation of a minor and 10 counts of pornography involving juveniles.

No bond was immediately set pending a court hearing.

According to a Morgan City Police Department press release, detectives of the Morgan City Police Department, while conducting an unrelated investigation May 13, discovered information that indicated that Mayon may have had inappropriate contact through social media platforms with at least one girl under the age of 17.

Based on the information, investigators wbegan a separate investigation which later confirmed their suspicions. Mayon, who had been a correctional employee with the Morgan City Police Department since Jan. 11, was immediately placed on administrative leave while detectives conducted a thorough investigation, the Police Department said.

Based on evidence obtained through the investigation, Mayon was terminated from his employment. Detectives determined that the evidence indicated that the internet contact, which had taken place during May 2021, was inappropriate and in violation of the law. Detectives secured an arrest warrant for Mayon.

Chief James F. Blair stated that “although it is disappointing to investigate a fellow employee, the Morgan City Police Department and its employees are expected to be held to the highest standards the community should come to expect. There should be no distinction between officers and the general public it is sworn to protect. It is unfortunate that this former officer chose to make irresponsible decisions, but he must be held accountable.”

The investigation is continuing and should any additional evidence be revealed, additional charges may follow.