Missing Child Could Be In Danger

Louisiana State Police have issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child alert for 22 Month Desiree Mayfield. The child was last seen Thursday afternoon in East Baton Rouge. She was last seen with her father Donoven Bessie and she is believed to be in imminent danger.

Donoven Bessie is a 23-year-old black male with a dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes.  He is approximately 6’1” tall and weighs 155 pounds.  He was last seen walking on Siegen Lane towards Airline Highway, wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and a dark colored “bucket” hat.

Donoven Bessie is wanted by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Terrorizing, Unauthorized Entry of a Business, Disturbing the Peace, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He should be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS.

If you have information on where the pair could be located, contact the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's at 225-389-5061 or call 911.