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. (LSP) - This week, 26 people were arrested on various drug charges stemming from an extensive narcotics investigation. In June 2020, Louisiana State Police Bureau . (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. 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. Brandy Garner, 37, Country Drive, Prairieville was charged with possession of schedule III CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. R.A.D.E. Authorities say the largest grow operation was discovered on Wednesday, March 17 at a warehouse in the 2800 block of Fellsway Drive, located between . street value $490,000), 4.52 pounds of black tar heroin (approx. His bond currently is set at $150,000 but he is ineligible for bond release due to being on parole. (WAFB) - A nearly two-year investigation has resulted in 26 drug-related arrests in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes. 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. For more than a year, the Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. She later admitted that the suspected dope belonged to her after being read her rights. (Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office) By Chris Finch Updated: Apr. To report suspicious or criminal activity in your community, the Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through a convenient and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. 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. Citizens can access the form by visiting http://lsp.org and clicking the Suspicious Activity link. Lamar scored early and often No. Lock All rights reserved. This investigation began due to the increase of overdose deaths in Avoyelles Parish. Another gun was seized from a secret compartment in a vehicle, which was stopped on its way to St. Louis, containing 28 pounds of methamphetamine with a purity level of more than 90 percent. 1 LSU baseball completes the sweep over Alabama, winning game three 13-11. We believe this operation will have significant impact on the availability of heroin, methamphetamine, and especially fentanyl in the southern area of the parish, Webre said. October 21 2021 Oct 21, 2021 October 21, 2021 4:16 PM October 21, 2021 in News. EBRSO arrests 5 in $1.5M drug, weapons bust - WAFB "This is one of the largest seizures ever in Washington Parish," stated Sheriff Randy Seal. (KSLA) - According to the Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office, a recent investigation involving area law enforcement agencies resulted in the largest fentanyl seizure in Caddo Parish and the surrounding area. Officials say a consensual search was conducted that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, four pounds of methamphetamines and a hand gun. ST. AMANT - Several people were arrested this week after deputies raided a home in Ascension Parish and found a variety of illegal drugs. 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.