Deputies obtained a . Meth continues to be a problem in the state at large. In June 2020, Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Alexandria Field Office, Avoyelles Parish Sheriffs Office and Bunkie Police Department began investigating illegal drug activity in Avoyelles Parish. Arrested on March 3 was Keith Bell, 58, a resident of Old Columbia Road north of Franklinton. Fentanyl is quickly making its way into many so-called party drugs that, historically, are not often recognized as highly abused narcotics such as MDMA widening its deadly reach to threaten even first-time and/or recreational drug users, he said. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. consists of the Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office, Pineville Police Department, Alexandria Police Department and Grant Parish Sheriffs Office. On March 18, EBRSO said it seized more than $1.5 million in drugs and cash. Overall, 37% of students at public and private high schools reported that their mental health was not good most or all of the time during the pandemic, according to the CDC's Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, which was fielded from January to June 2021.In the survey, "poor mental health" includes stress, anxiety and depression. The Washington Parish Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force made a major drug arrest on March 3 after an investigation into illegal drug sales north of Franklinton. 2 arrested in largest fentanyl bust ever in Caddo Parish, Shooting reported on Melrose Street; altercation leads to one shot, Bossier City officers looking for 13-year-old runaway, Report: Stepson shot stepfather in leg because he didn't want to clean his room. AVOYELLES/RAPIDES PARISHES, La. Authorities say the largest grow operation was discovered on Wednesday, March 17 at a warehouse in the 2800 block of Fellsway Drive, located between . (Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images) With a growing number of states authorizing the use of marijuana, the public continues to broadly favor legalization of the drug for medical and recreational purposes. Citizens can access the form by visiting http://lsp.org and clicking the Suspicious Activity link. LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. Angelle is reported to drive a 2019 black Chevrolet Impala with Louisiana license plate 286FOY, Ponseti said. (WVUE) - Police have arrested a man after intercepting a plane . More than 30 people were arrested in a drug operation that started in 2020. John Tullier Jr, 56, of Camelia Drive, St. Amant was charged with possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute amphetamine pills, possession of a drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor bench warrants for failure to appear. "This is one of the largest seizures ever in Washington Parish," stated Sheriff Randy Seal. West Monroe, Louisiana police took a woman into custody Saturday afternoon after following up on a report by an unidentified complainant who claimed they had found what they suspected were drugs in her apartment. This investigation continues and any other persons who might be connected with Mr. Bell's illegal drug activities should consider turning themselves in. Thomas William Fogle, 41, of Bonne Terre, Mo. More than $20,000 was seized as part of the operation. Our drug task force officers are not always visible to the public, but I assure you they work diligently, day and night, to identify and arrest drug dealers. BATON ROUGE, La. Copyright 2021 KKTV. Spencer Rouyea, 39, of Gold Place Road, St Amant was charged with possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute amphetamine pills, possession of a drug paraphernalia, felony bench warrant for failure to appear, and misdemeanor bench warrants for failure to appear. 33 arrested in Lafourche drug sting: Operation Bad Boi. Following a traffic stop on July 23, four pounds of fentanyl (in powder and pill form), along with other drugs were confiscated in west Caddo Parish. An official website of the United States government. At 5:00 a.m., November 1, 2021, Opelousas Police went out to a residence in the. Please provide the title of the article in your email. Updated: May 11, 2021 / 09:19 PM CDT. A weak frontal system will push through the Friday AM Forecast: Plenty of sunshine today, No. drug bust; Authorities seize $3.4M worth of drugs, including meth, in north Houston . In 2021, over 106,000 people died from fatal drug overdoses in the United States. All rights reserved. Synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, led to 70,601 of the reported overdose deaths in 2021, according to data . Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Angelle and Guidry were each booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on counts of possession with intent to distribute Schedule I drugs, possession of Schedule II drugs, possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV drugs, possession of Schedule I drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, Ponseti said. In March, local public health workers, medical professionals and law enforcement officials hosted a community forum to warn about the dangers of fentanyland educate about how the drug is driving rising overdose deaths nationwide. In 2016, she was arrested again and charged with two counts of possession of illegal drugs, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of theft and two counts of resisting an officer. 8, 2021 at 9:32 PM PDT (KKTV) - A massive investigation resulted in 800 arrests, the seizures of more than eight tons of cocaine; 22 tons of marijuana; and 2 tons of. Regional Drug Task Force and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to execute search warrants at locations associated with Dedrick Jordan, Joseph Holliman and Brandon Thomas. Click Here to report it. The Tigers beat Alabama in game three, winning 13-11. Marshals arrested 16 people Tuesday as the result of a federal grand jury indictment returned Jan. 6, 2021, charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. street value $7,200), 29 pounds of marijuana (approx. The Tigers beat Alabama in game three, winning 13-11. In 2010, she was arrested for burglary and failure to appear in court and four months later for contempt of court. LSP: 26 people arrested in narcotics roundup in Avoyelles and Rapides Parishes, 26 criminal arrests (vast majority for distribution of narcotics felonies), the seizure of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, the recovery of two illegally possessed firearms, the seizure of nearly $5,000.00 in drug related currency. +6 Watch the 2 Your Health report for Wednesday, Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Crawfish Tracker: A good time to get boilin'. Charges set forth in the indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Jail records indicate Bell has one previous arrest in Washington Parish. This was followed by an arrest for theft in 2011 and another arrest in 2014 for failure to appear in court. Citizens are encouraged to report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Inside the home, they found heroin, methamphetamine, amphetamine pills and other drug paraphernalia. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The DEA Task Force includes deputies and officers from Caddo, Bossier, and Desoto parish sheriffs offices, Shreveport Police, Louisiana State Police, and the DEA. October 21 2021 Oct 21, 2021 October 21, 2021 4:16 PM October 21, 2021 in News. LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. The joint narcotics investigation involved Louisiana State. "The embarrassment is just going to keep growing over this," Laura Harth, the campaign director at Safeguard Defenders, told Newsweek. Two men were arrested and a third is wanted after the Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office confiscated weapons and more than 200,000 potentially lethal doses of fentanyl from two Roper Road homes. SPRINGFIELD - A man was killed on Sunday BATON ROUGE - Bright orange scooters have made Saturday PM Forecast: Clouds Building In - A Few Passing Afternoon Showers. (KLFY) Lafayette Parish Sheriff's narcotics deputies arrested three men on drugs charges Wednesday night. ST. LOUIS - The U.S. The seven people pictured above were arrested April 29, 2021 at a motel in Bossier City during a drug bust. The money laundering offense carries a maximum term of 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $500,000, or both. According to LPSO, Antoine "Rico" Gutter was ar This is the second major bust to happen within the last two weeks in East Baton Rouge Parish. 1 LSU baseball completes the sweep Home on Inspiration Point Drive catches on Home on Inspiration Point Drive catches on fire; Investigators working to determine cause. In recent years, illicitly produced fentanyl has been associated with a dramatic increase in overdose fatalities ranging from 2,666 in 2011 to 31,335 in 2018, according to the DEA. BATON ROUGE - For the second straight weekend, the LSU baseball team completed the sweep. Louisiana State Police remains committed to working alongside our federal, state, and local public safety partners to ensure safe communities across the state. Lock Man shot to death outside apartment complex Man shot to death outside apartment complex at Groom Road and Sherron Avenue; police asking public for help. More than 21 grams of heroin was seized during Bell's arrest, along with a semi-automatic pistol and $241,515 in bundled cash. A subsequent search of her home uncovered a plastic container containing suspected methamphetamines labeled with the word "dope.". BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested two people in a narcotics investigation and seized nearly 500 lethal drug doses Wednesday. "The death of anyone is tragic, but it is even more heart breaking when the fatality can be prevented," said Interim Police Chief Ronney Howard. On Monday, Lafayette police seized 23 pounds$2 million worthof meth in what's being called the largest drug bust in Lafayette Police . October 29, 2021 at 4:18 a.m. EDT. It is not clear what would happen to the truck driver detained in the drug bust. During the defense's cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll, Trump's attorney asked the writer why she "did not scream" when she was "supposedly raped. street value $160,000), 2.5 pounds of Fentanyl (approx. She later admitted that the suspected dope belonged to her after being read her rights. 19 Indicted in Orange County Drug Bust by FBI The operation worked like a 1-800 phone number service for heroin, one FBI agent said. 1 of 2 charged in the death of Cassidy Rainwater in the summer of 2021 enters plea. Guns, drugs and Louisiana murder suspect found in Houston home raid. Click here to report a typo. Based on the developments of the investigation and its large-scale nature, multiple local, state and federal agencies joined to assist. The alleged criminals were under the assumption their ANOM devices were encrypted and couldnt be viewed by law enforcement. This is the second methamphetamine-related arrest to go viral from West Monroe this year. There was a problem saving your notification. Today & Tonight: Clouds Friday PM Forecast: showers around as weekend begins. The investigation remains active and ongoing. WEST MONROE, La. Neel, when arrested on the possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute charge in 2016, told officers at the time that she sold the drug for a profit. This was an unprecedented operation in terms of its massive scale, innovative strategy and technological and investigative achievement, said Acting U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman. . Downtown Alexandria homicide, Sunday, April 30. (BPSO) By Rachael Thomas Published: Apr. She had been accused of stealing $5,000 from a man she'd been staying with. (KALB) - The war on drugs has affected many communities across the country and Central Louisiana is no exception to that. Angelle is described as a Black male, standing 59 tall and weighing 165 pounds. In 2006, he was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute illegal drugs, two counts of battery on a police office and being a fugitive from the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. An out-of-state customer purchases marijuana at a store in New York on March 31, 2021, when the state legalized recreational use of the drug. In the Drug Enforcement Administration's recent. All rights reserved. Our agency, particularly our Narcotics Division, is working tirelessly to eradicate these operations.. (WNTZ) - Since February 22, 2021, the Alexandria Police Department has investigated 14 drug overdose cases, including four that resulted in fatalities. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Friday, April 28, 2023. Due to the multi-agency partnership and the effort put forth from all involved, the detail totaled: Agencies involved in and responsible for this investigation are LSP, Avoyelles Parish Sheriffs Office, FBI Alexandria Field Office, Louisiana Probation and Parole, Louisiana Army National Guard, Tunica Biloxi Tribal Police Department, Marksville Police Department, Bunkie Police Department, United States Marshals Service, Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Office, and Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (R.A.D.E.). (KALB) - The Rapides Area Drug Enforcement unit, or RADE, has made multiple arrests in the past . Lamar scored early and often No. According to the East Baton Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle wreck. Enough fentanyl to potentially kill over 200,000 people seized in Lafayette Parish, sheriff says. Deidre Denise Medcalf, 51, of Eureka, Mo. After winning first basketball title in LSU history, Kim Mulkey says it's SEC considering drastic new punishments to deter fans from storming the field, Offense-Defense ties 32-32 in LSU's Spring Game, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, Man taken to hospital after being stabbed by his adult son. Bennett also had active warrants for second degree battery (domestic violence), aggravated assault with a firearm (domestic violence), misdemeanor theft, resisting an officer, and 3 counts of criminal trespass. All rights reserved. Narcotics deputies and members of the Lafayette Fire Departments Hazmat team recovered 400 grams of MDMA, several grams of methamphetamine and marijuana, dozens of Alprazolam pills, six firearms and approximately one pound of fentanyl from two residences in the 1300 block of Roper Road on Thursday morning, Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office public information officer Valerie Ponseti said in a statement. Judge sets hearing next week. Investigators seized more than $140,000 in cash, crystal methamphetamine and high-grade marijuana, as well as two assault rifles and four handguns. Information can be reported directly to Lieutenant Derek Champagne at (985) 532-4365 or derek-champagne@lpso.net. AVOYELLES/RAPIDES PARISHES, La. 1 LSU baseball wins game 2 vs Alabama 12-8. (KSLA) - Seven people have been arrested following a drug bust at a motel in Bossier Parish, the sheriff's office there reports. She has a long history of prior arrests, with previous charges including possession of stolen goods, driving without a license, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and failure to appear in court. 1 LSU baseball completes the sweep over Alabama, winning game three 13-11. Matthew Joseph Aubin, 43, of Imperial, Mo. Keven Restrepo, 32, formerly of Kissimmee, FL, was arrested in September 2021, as the result. Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in the U.S. today. street value $490,000), 4.52 pounds of black tar heroin (approx. The investigation was dubbed Operation Bad BOI based on the street name for heroin (BOI). A drug bust leads to the arrest of a man and woman in Camdenton, Mo. Basketball legend Rivers, longtime Globetrotter, dies at 73, Public Inspection File - digicomm@kalb.com - (318) 483-4211. Vigil held for two Livingston Parish brothers who drowned Saturday, New scooters raising concerns around LSU's campus, 9-year-old and 6-year-old brothers drown in Livingston Parish neighborhood pond. Atkins vehicle was stopped by Louisiana State Police at around 3:20 a.m. at Jewells Avenue and I-20. The supreme irony here is that the very devices that these criminals were using to hide from law enforcement were actually beacons for law enforcement. Juan Jimenez is accused of running a drug trafficking ring with help from his wife, Maria Hidalgo, and son, Alexis "Nessy" Jimenez. Anyone with information about Angelles whereabouts or the case is asked to call the Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office at (337) 232-9211. According to the indictment, on June 18, 2020, investigators joined with the St. Charles County (Mo.) Feb 2, 2017. The methamphetamine offense carries a maximum term of imprisonment of life, a fine of up to $10 million or both. Courtesy of Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, 2 mg of fentanyl a potentially lethal dose, hosted a community forum to warn about the dangers of fentanyl. GRANT PARISH, La. BATON ROUGE - After a relatively slow decline in crawfish prices over the past month, the market is finally hitting peak springtime form. The seizure occurred following investigations of Theresa Atkins, 47, of Frierson, by the DEA and DeSoto Parish Sheriffs Office. Copyright 2021 KSLA. Information can also be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the P3 Tips mobile app. Man shot to death outside apartment complex Man shot to death outside apartment complex at Groom Road and Sherron Avenue; police asking public for help. 1 LSU baseball wins game 2 vs Alabama 12-8. For Lamar baseball wins series against Southeastern with 7-1 win on Saturday. In less than 48 hours, authorities searched more than 700 locations deploying 9,000 law enforcement officers using the ANOM devices to their advantage. According to the East Baton Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle wreck. BATON ROUGE, La. ", A Louisiana woman has been arrested after a tip led police to her apartment on suspicion of drug possession - and they subsequently found what they believed to be meth in a box in her home labeled "dope. ", SCOTUS Now Just Another Congressional Committee, Secret Chinese Police Stations in Europe Are 'Tip of the Iceberg', Trump's Attorney Just Blew Carroll Rape Case, King Charles Says Royals Require 'Acting Ability', Ukraine Will Regain 'Significant Territory' From Russia, Florida GOP Paves the Way to Help Ron DeSantis Challenge Trump. Laos retains the death penalty for drug trafficking and production, but is . A weak frontal system will push through the Friday AM Forecast: Plenty of sunshine today, No. Two men, 35-year-old Joshua Angelle and 50-year-old Frederick Guidry, were arrested at the Roper Road residences following law enforcements search. Christina Morris, 19, of Leo Lambert Road, St Amant was charged with resisting an officer, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute amphetamine pills, possession of a drug paraphernalia, felony bench warrant for failure to appear, and misdemeanor bench warrants for failure to appear. Man taken to hospital after being stabbed Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle No. (KTVE/KARD) West Monroe Police say they, along with two other agencies, have arrested three people on multiple drug charges. HAMMOND, La. Thursday, May 13, 2021. . Rodney Carlson, 36, of Camelia Drive, St. Amant, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor bench warrant for failure to appear. Our narcotics detectives worked hard on this case and are to be commended for their diligence in pursuing this drug dealer until enough evidence could be collected to make the arrest. By Daffney Dawson Published: Jul. On March 4, a Bell associate, Jessica Lynn Naquin, 38, a resident of Curve Road in Folsom, was arrested in conjunction with the ongoing investigation and booked into the Washington Parish Jail charged with criminal conspiracy in conjunction with Bell's arrest. PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A Providence man who acted as a supplier of fentanyl to a mid-level drug trafficker was sentenced today to nearly six-and-a-half years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Vickie M. Watson, 61, of Kentucky, was arrested during the stop and charged with possession with intent to distribute Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substances, and a number of traffic violations. (Allen Parish Sheriff's Office) By KPLC Digital Team Published: Oct. 29, 2021 at 11:52 AM PDT His bond currently is set at $150,000 but he is ineligible for bond release due to being on parole. Published: Jun. The following individuals were arrested as a result of the operation: Additionally, Ann Williford, 74, of Cut Off was issued a criminal summons for Maintaining a Structure for Narcotics Use on three separate occasions. (Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office) By Chris Finch Updated: Apr. Possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $250,000, consecutive to any other sentence imposed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 71,000 people died from overdosing on synthetic opioids such as fentanyl in 2021, up . According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, "On December 16th, 2021, Narcotics Agents with assistance from EBRSO K-9 apprehended James and executed search warrants." The search warrants. A subsequent cavity search by an officer turned up $6,233, and a clear bag of containing one gram of meth secreted within Rolland's vagina. The investigation continues and thus far has produced one additional arrest. Officials say a consensual search was conducted that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, four pounds of methamphetamines and a hand gun. Marshals arrested 16 people Tuesday as the result of a federal grand jury indictment returned Jan. 6, 2021, charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. 1 of 13. marijuana bust in Livingston Parish. You have permission to edit this article. Meth continues to be a problem in the state at large. When questioned by police, Rolland told the officers that the bag didn't belong to her and she didn't know where the drugs came from. 0. Sarah Nicole Reynolds, 36, of DeSoto, Mo. All rights reserved. SPRINGFIELD - A man was killed on Sunday BATON ROUGE - Bright orange scooters have made Saturday PM Forecast: Clouds Building In - A Few Passing Afternoon Showers. Allen authorities say $500K worth of drugs seized near Kinder Drugs with a street value of $500,000 were seized during a raid near Kinder this week, according to Allen Parish authorities. By Vikki Vargas Published July 13, 2021 Updated on July . In July, Ashley Rolland of West Monroe was arrested on charges of felony theft and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? A third suspect, 45-year-old Kendelle Angelle, is wanted on multiple drug and weapons charges, including possession with intent to distribute and possession of a stolen firearm. During the operation, agents obtained eight search warrants for residences, including one on 64th St. in Cut Off which was searched twice in 12 days. Joseph Michael Suraud, 41, of Arnold, Mo. Lamar scored early and often No. Source: WBRZ. 12, 2021 at 2:25 PM PDT LAFOURCHE PARISH, La.. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Narcotic Bureau. According to Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). These criminals sold more than 12,000 ANOM encrypted devices and services to more than 300 criminal syndicates operating in more than 100 countries, including Italian organized crime, Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, and various international drug trafficking organizations, according to court records.. Marshals Service, Jefferson County Sheriffs Department, St. Charles City and County Police, Phelps County Sheriffs Department, Arnold Police Department and the Normandy Police Department, all in Missouri. The suspect, Candyce Neel, 41, was found hiding behind her apartment building after a search of the residence was completed. Alexandra Marni Chambers, 27, of Arnold, Mo. Hammond police arrested Leonard Lopez, 40, of Miami, after they intercepted a plane carrying $750,000 in drugs. Please include title of story. While California legalized the recreational use of marijuana in 2018, illegal grows of the crop have been on the rise in the state. Hardened encrypted devices usually provide an impenetrable shield against law enforcement surveillance and detection. Seven arrested in drug bust at Ascension Parish home . . R.A.D.E. (WAFB) - A nearly two-year investigation has resulted in 26 drug-related arrests in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes. The investigation involved the following law enforcement agencies: DEA, HSI, U.S. In June 2020, Louisiana State Police Bureau . Shawn Leblanc, 50, of Valmon Roddy Road, Prairieville was charged with possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute amphetamine pills, possession of a drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor bench warrant for failure to appear. 1 LSU baseball completes the sweep Home on Inspiration Point Drive catches on Home on Inspiration Point Drive catches on fire; Investigators working to determine cause. BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested two people in a narcotics investigation and seized nearly 500 lethal drug doses Wednesday. No further information is available at this time. Relatives of more than 60 young people who died of fentanyl overdoses have filed an expanded version of their lawsuit against Snap Inc., arguing that the popular messaging platform Snapchat is a . Thomas and Holliman, who are previously convicted felons, were also charged with unlawful possession of firearms.
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