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. This is the second methamphetamine-related arrest to go viral from West Monroe this year. WEST MONROE, La. consists of the Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office, Pineville Police Department, Alexandria Police Department and Grant Parish Sheriffs Office. The seizure occurred following investigations of Theresa Atkins, 47, of Frierson, by the DEA and DeSoto Parish Sheriffs Office. 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. The department also found 248 vials of THC oil during the traffic stop that led to the massive bust. More than 30 people were arrested in a drug operation that started in 2020. AVOYELLES/RAPIDES PARISHES, La. BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested two people in a narcotics investigation and seized nearly 500 lethal drug doses Wednesday. 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM PDT CADDO PARISH, La. (Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office) By Chris Finch Updated: Apr. There was a problem saving your notification. ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Hardened encrypted devices usually provide an impenetrable shield against law enforcement surveillance and detection. Keven Restrepo, 32, formerly of Kissimmee, FL, was arrested in September 2021, as the result. Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( By Vikki Vargas Published July 13, 2021 Updated on July . The methamphetamine offense carries a maximum term of imprisonment of life, a fine of up to $10 million or both. This investigation continues and any other persons who might be connected with Mr. Bell's illegal drug activities should consider turning themselves in. Im so proud and grateful for all the work these investigators have put in to not only remove dangerous criminals from the streets of our community, but also weapons and a massive amount of dangerous and often lethal drugs, said Sheriff Sid Gautreaux. 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. 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. 1 of 13. marijuana bust in Livingston Parish. "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. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Friday, April 28, 2023. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office reported a narcotics investigation involving multiple agencies resulted in five arrests and the seizure of more than $1.5. A locked padlock The defendants are: Ebony Silinzy, 43, of St. Louis, was indicted separately for obtaining firearms on behalf of Holliman, who is a convicted felon and prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms. The suspect, Candyce Neel, 41, was found hiding behind her apartment building after a search of the residence was completed. BATON ROUGE - After a relatively slow decline in crawfish prices over the past month, the market is finally hitting peak springtime form. Updated: May 11, 2021 / 07:43 AM CDT NEW IBERIA, La. 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. Louisiana Television Broadcasting LLC, . Enough fentanyl to potentially kill over 200,000 people seized in Lafayette Parish, sheriff says. (Allen Parish Sheriff's Office) By KPLC Digital Team Published: Oct. 29, 2021 at 11:52 AM PDT In July, Ashley Rolland of West Monroe was arrested on charges of felony theft and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. A subsequent search of her home uncovered a plastic container containing suspected methamphetamines labeled with the word "dope.". 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. 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. Man taken to hospital after being stabbed Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle No. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 71,000 people died from overdosing on synthetic opioids such as fentanyl in 2021, up . HAMMOND, La. 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. Synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, led to 70,601 of the reported overdose deaths in 2021, according to data . She later admitted that the suspected dope belonged to her after being read her rights. 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Atkins and her passenger, Tanner Raney, 43, of Bossier City, were arrested for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The investigation involved the following law enforcement agencies: DEA, HSI, U.S. Arrested on March 3 was Keith Bell, 58, a resident of Old Columbia Road north of Franklinton. (HPD) HAMMOND, La. SHERIFF'S OFFICE MAKES MAJOR DRUG BUST 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. Cannabis street fair aims to inform community about natural healing powers of Channel 2's Best Bet$: NBA Playoffs week 2. Copyright 2021 KKTV. All rights reserved. A weak frontal system will push through the Friday AM Forecast: Plenty of sunshine today, No. BATON ROUGE - A man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed by his adult son on Sunday afternoon. street value $240,000), 14 ounces of crack cocaine (approx. In June 2020, Louisiana State Police Bureau . 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. (KSLA) - Seven people have been arrested following a drug bust at a motel in Bossier Parish, the sheriff's office there reports. "It takes a collective effort with our DEA counterparts to identify and investigate members of these illegal drug trafficking organizations," noted Marissa Lee, DEA St. Louis Division Acting Assistant Agent in Charge. According to the indictment, on June 18, 2020, investigators joined with the St. Charles County (Mo.) LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. Officials say a consensual search was conducted that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, four pounds of methamphetamines and a hand gun. A drug bust leads to the arrest of a man and woman in Camdenton, Mo. Angelle is reported to drive a 2019 black Chevrolet Impala with Louisiana license plate 286FOY, Ponseti said. street value $15,400), 1 pound of methamphetamine (approx. 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. 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. The joint narcotics investigation involved Louisiana State. HAMMOND, La. Laos retains the death penalty for drug trafficking and production, but is . According to Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). (WVUE) - Police have arrested a man after intercepting a plane . street value $84,000), 13 pounds of powder cocaine (approx. GRANT PARISH, La. Thomas and Holliman, who are previously convicted felons, were also charged with unlawful possession of firearms. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The alleged criminals were under the assumption their ANOM devices were encrypted and couldnt be viewed by law enforcement. 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. Judge sets hearing next week. 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. 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. This was followed by an arrest for theft in 2011 and another arrest in 2014 for failure to appear in court. (WAFB) - A nearly two-year investigation has resulted in 26 drug-related arrests in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Copyright 2021 WAFB. According to Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). According to the East Baton Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle wreck. ST. LOUIS The U.S. Lock She had been accused of stealing $5,000 from a man she'd been staying with. 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. Thomas William Fogle, 41, of Bonne Terre, Mo. All rights reserved. Law enforcement in St. Landry Parish say that a substantial drug bust operation has resulted in three arrests. 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. 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. Updated: May 11, 2021 / 09:19 PM CDT. The money laundering offense carries a maximum term of 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $500,000, or both. All rights reserved. . 1 LSU baseball wins game 2 vs Alabama 12-8. Crime 38 arrests following drug trafficking bust in Madera. Guns, drugs and Louisiana murder suspect found in Houston home raid. "The embarrassment is just going to keep growing over this," Laura Harth, the campaign director at Safeguard Defenders, told Newsweek. 12, 2021 at 2:25 PM PDT LAFOURCHE PARISH, La.. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Juan Jimenez is accused of running a drug trafficking ring with help from his wife, Maria Hidalgo, and son, Alexis "Nessy" Jimenez. ", 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. (KLFY) New Iberia Police with help from the Drug Enforcement Administration intercepted over $800k in crystal meth that was being. LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. More than 21 grams of heroin was seized during Bell's arrest, along with a semi-automatic pistol and $241,515 in bundled cash. R.A.D.E. 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. 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. Neel has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and is being held in jail on a $3,000 bond. (KALB) - The Rapides Area Drug Enforcement unit, or RADE, has made multiple arrests in the past . On Monday, Lafayette police seized 23 pounds$2 million worthof meth in what's being called the largest drug bust in Lafayette Police . Synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, led to 70,601 of the reported overdose deaths in 2021, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Louisiana State Police remains committed to working alongside our federal, state, and local public safety partners to ensure safe communities across the state. On March 18, EBRSO said it seized more than $1.5 million in drugs and cash. (LSP) - This week, 26 people were arrested on various drug charges stemming from an extensive narcotics investigation. The investigation was dubbed Operation Bad BOI based on the street name for heroin (BOI). street value $7,200), 29 pounds of marijuana (approx. 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Brian Martin, 54, of Cut Off: Distribution of Heroin (two counts), Distribution of Meth, Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia; Shrena Martin, 36, of Golden Meadow: Possession of Heroin; Nikki Melancon, 32, of Cut Off: Possession of Xanax and Marijuana; Dodie Morris, 30, of Galliano: Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, Possession of Vicodin, Xanax, and Meth; Josh Plaisance, 35, of Larose: Distribution of Heroin, Distribution of Fentanyl; Meghan Plaisance, 33, of Larose: Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, Possession of Meth, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia; Haley Rogers, 30, of Larose: Possession of Heroin, Suboxone, and Drug Paraphernalia; Chantelle Smith, 40, of Galliano: Principal to Distribution of Heroin; Kaleb Smith, 23, of Galliano: Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth, Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia; Alexander Williams, 28, of Houma: Distribution of Heroin; Jill Williford, 48, of Cut Off: Possession of Meth (three counts), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (two counts), Possession of Xanax; Skull fragment found in Lake Pontchartrain identified as prehistoric indigenous remains, Boy, 5, shot Sunday night in Avondale home, Two men shot -- one fatally -- Sunday in Thibodaux, authorities say, Family identifies 18-year-old slain in Bay St. Louis mass shooting. Her bond is currently set at $75,750. October 21 2021 Oct 21, 2021 October 21, 2021 4:16 PM October 21, 2021 in News. A weak frontal system will push through the Friday AM Forecast: Plenty of sunshine today, No. This is the second major bust to happen within the last two weeks in East Baton Rouge Parish. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Postal Inspection Service and Jefferson County Municipal Enforcement Group, conducted an investigation targeting a drug trafficking organization responsible for the distribution of crystal methamphetamine in the St. Louis region with a network connected to Los Angeles, California. 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. BATON ROUGE - For the second straight weekend, the LSU baseball team completed the sweep. "This is one of the largest seizures ever in Washington Parish," stated Sheriff Randy Seal. In less than 48 hours, authorities searched more than 700 locations deploying 9,000 law enforcement officers using the ANOM devices to their advantage. Feb 2, 2017. 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. (KSLA) - According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, a recent investigation involving area law enforcement agencies resulted in the largest fentanyl seizure in Caddo Parish and the surrounding area. Citizens can access the form by visiting http://lsp.org and clicking the Suspicious Activity link. It began in late 2020 and culminated in several searches and arrests, most of which occurred over the last two months, Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre said. In the culmination of a two-week long investigation in which East Baton . Thursday, May 13, 2021. . 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. More than $20,000 was seized as part of the operation. An official website of the United States government. This investigation began due to the increase of overdose deaths in Avoyelles Parish. At 5:00 a.m., November 1, 2021, Opelousas Police went out to a residence in the. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers 2 mg of fentanyl a potentially lethal dose; one pound of fentanyl is equivalent to 453,592 mg. 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. Four of the individuals indicted are from Los Angeles, with the remainder being based in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Officials added they also confiscated 12 guns and four ballistic vests. Two people were arrested in Caddo Parish's largest fentanyl bust ever. 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. Inside the home, they found heroin, methamphetamine, amphetamine pills and other drug paraphernalia. 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. 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. 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 . 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. EBRSO K-9, EBRSO Air Support, EBRSO SWAT, EBRSO Intel, EBRSO SCAT, BRPD SRT, ATF Task Force, DEA Task Force, and Iberville Sheriffs Office all assisted in the investigation. His bond currently is set at $150,000 but he is ineligible for bond release due to being on parole. 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. 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. 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