Sheriff Gary Driskell advises that Morgan City Man Arrested on Charges Following Juvenile Crimes Investigation

Leon Sylvester, 41, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on March 17, 2026, at 1:36 pm on a warrant for the following charges: 

• Trafficking of children for sexual purposes
• Indecent behavior with juveniles
• Computer-aided solicitation
• Sexual battery-oral
• Carnal knowledge of a juvenile

On February 1, 2026, a patrol deputy was dispatched to the Berwick Police Department in reference to a complaint against a man who was allegedly involved in sexual contact with a juvenile and was threatening to release video if the juvenile refused to continue. 

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division opened an investigation into the incident involving Leon Sylvester. Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant for Sylvester's residence. 

The evidence gathered through the investigation led detectives to secure a warrant for the arrest of Sylvester on the charges listed above. Contact was made with Sylvester on Monday, March 17, 2026, and he was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.  Bail was set at $1,100,000.

Sheriff Gary Driskell and Detectives would like to thank the Berwick Police Department for their assistance in this investigation.

Lt. David Spencer

Public Information Officer 

St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office