Emma Katherine Prejean Jailed Without Bond on Indecent Behavior With Juvenile Charges
Feb. 25, 2026 — Houma, Louisiana Emma Katherine Prejean, a 29-year-old band director at Harry Hurst Middle School in St. Charles Parish, was arrested by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit on charges of indecent behavior with a juvenile and related child sex allegations. Emma Katherine Prejean jailed without bond at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex after an investigation revealed inappropriate online communications and an in-person meeting with an underage victim.
The TPSO Special Victims Unit conducted the probe, which led to Emma Katherine Prejean’s arrest on February 24-25. Officials confirmed the Belle Rose resident engaged in prohibited contact with a minor, including child solicitation via computer.
Investigation Details
According to Fox 8 Live, the case involved online exchanges that escalated to a meeting with the victim. L’Observateur reported the indecent behavior charges specifically involve a minor. Emma Katherine Prejean jailed pending further proceedings, with no bond set.
NOLA.com detailed the solicitation allegations, noting the victim’s family confirmed aspects of the encounter. KQT News described her as a former school employee in coverage of the indecent behavior charges.
Detention and Charges
Emma Katherine Prejean jailed at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex, where she remains without bond as of February 26. The Yahoo News article highlighted accusations of indecent behavior by the St. Charles Parish school employee. TPSO announcements mirror these details across their official site and Facebook.
No formal sentencing has been reported, with coverage focused on the arrest and detention.
