Former Deputy Arrested on Stalking and Voyeurism Charges After Allegedly Spying on Ex-Girlfriend
Summary
According to an official news release from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office and information from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the investigation into Mihn Ngo began on September 11, 2025, after a female resident of Ascension Parish reported a serious allegation against her former boyfriend. The woman informed authorities that she suspected her ex-boyfriend, Mihn Ngo, was accessing her home surveillance cameras and watching her without her knowledge or consent. This chilling act of digital invasion allegedly occurred for a period of several months following the end of their relationship.
The victim's suspicion was particularly credible as Ngo, a then-employee of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, had helped her install the surveillance system while they were still in a relationship. This prior knowledge provided him with the necessary access and technical understanding to exploit the system for his own purposes.
Upon receiving the report, Ascension Parish detectives launched an immediate investigation. They secured and executed a search warrant for several of Ngo's electronic devices, a critical step in gathering digital evidence. The search of these devices reportedly yielded incriminating findings, revealing that Ngo had indeed been regularly accessing the victim's surveillance cameras for a period of at least four months. The evidence confirmed the victim's fears, showing a sustained and deliberate pattern of illegal surveillance.
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office was notified of the allegations against their employee. In a statement, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Gary Driskell emphasized the department’s commitment to upholding the law, regardless of who is involved. "The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office exists to uphold the law, and no one is above the law, not even those who wear our badge," Driskell said. He confirmed that the department fully cooperated with Ascension Parish investigators and immediately initiated an internal investigation of its own.
On Tuesday, September 16, following the completion of the investigation, detectives contacted Mihn Ngo and transported him to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking on the charges. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office also confirmed that Ngo's employment was terminated at the time of his arrest. After being processed in St. Mary Parish, Ngo was transferred to the Ascension Parish Jail, where he is now awaiting further legal proceedings. The case serves as a stark reminder of the potential for technology to be misused and highlights the critical need for vigilance in protecting personal privacy in an increasingly connected world.
Crime Location
- Location of Crime: Ascension Parish, Louisiana
- Police Department: The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
Suspect
Suspect Name: Mihn Ngo
Suspect Age: 33
Charges:
Video voyeurism, computer tampering, and stalking. These charges allege that Ngo not only spied on the victim but did so by illegally manipulating a computer system he had access to, creating a pattern of behavior that constitutes stalking.
Commentary
In a digital age, we're constantly told our devices are listening, our data is being sold, and our every move is being tracked. This time, however, it's not some faceless corporation or government agency; it’s the ex-boyfriend with a badge. Who needs to install a Trojan horse when you’ve already installed the home security system? The irony is as thick as Louisiana humidity. He wasn't just “keeping an eye on her” in the traditional stalker sense; he had a front-row seat to her life, with a high-definition view and a professional excuse to boot. It’s the kind of over-the-top, low-budget villainy that would be funny if it wasn’t so terrifying. It really makes you wonder what other tech-savvy exes are doing right now. Maybe it’s time to unplug. Permanently.