Javon Charles, 31, Bayou Vista, LA, was arrested on February 28, 2025, at 2:05 pm for possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant for the charges of pornography involving juveniles and sexual abuse of an animal.
On February 14, 2025, a detective was assigned to a case of a possible malfeasance of a local law enforcement officer. Through the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the phone belonging to Javon Charles, and subsequently found pornographic images of children on the device. Additionally, videos depicting pornography with animals were also discovered.
On February 28, 2025, contact was made with Charles at a residence in Bayou Vista and a search warrant was executed. During the investigation, drug paraphernalia was found in the residence and Charles was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has not been set at this time.
Between the initial complaint on February 14, 2025, and the arrest on February 28, 2025, Charles was separated from the Patterson Police Department and was employed by the Jeanerette Police Department.