Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A Baton Rouge man is in police custody on accusations of soliciting a minor for sexual activity. In collaboration with the FBI, on Sept. 27, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into 33-year-old Joel Champagne in connection to the solicitation allegation. Decomposed body found in Mid-City classified a homicide The investigation revealed that on Oct. 17, Champagne allegedly traveled from Baton Rouge to St. Tammany Parish intending to meet and engage in sexual activity with a 14-year-old. Champagne was arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on charges of computer-aided solicitation with a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles. The investigation is ongoing. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Cook shifts Pennsylvania Senate to 'toss-up,' Nebraska to 'lean Republican' Trump bashes FEMA, NC governor as he tours Helene storm damage Pickup truck crashes into building in St. Tammany Parish VW blends nostalgia and tech in new ID. Buzz Top Republican super PAC jumps into Nebraska Senate race