COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — 5 males have been arrested in reference to a “main” operation led by the Covington Police Division’s Felony Investigation Division.

Police say the operation additionally featured the involvement of the CPD Particular Response Staff, the Division of Homeland Safety, the United State Secret Service, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Workplace and the Franklinton Police Division.

The operation resulted within the following arrests and costs:

24-year-old Howard Pitre:

• Tried manufacturing of pornography involving juveniles.
• Indecent habits with juveniles.
• Pc-aided solicitation of a minor for sexual functions.

54-year-old David Dykes:

• Indecent habits with juveniles.
• Pc-aided solicitation of a minor for sexual functions.

35-year-old Ryan Honea:

• Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.
• Manufacture/distribution of schedule I CDS.

44-year-old Randy Hinton:

• Pc-aided solicitation of a minor for sexual functions.
• Indecent habits with juveniles.
• Manufacture/distribution of schedule II CDS.

39-year-old Jose Escalante:

• Indecent habits with juveniles.
• Pc-aided solicitation of a minor for sexual functions.

The division additionally reported that 29-year-old Allen Tate Jr. was arrested the identical week in a separate case that additionally concerned crimes towards kids, together with first-degree rape and molestation.

The entire suspects have been booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail whereas they await prosecution.

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