Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. There was a problem saving your notification. ", 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. BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested two people in a narcotics investigation and seized nearly 500 lethal drug doses Wednesday. 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. Bell was booked into the Washington Parish Jail charged with possession of illegal drugs with the intent to distribute, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and an outstanding warrant issued by the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole. This is the second methamphetamine-related arrest to go viral from West Monroe this year. Hammond police arrested Leonard Lopez, 40, of Miami, after they intercepted a plane carrying $750,000 in drugs. According to the indictment, on June 18, 2020, investigators joined with the St. Charles County (Mo.) 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. The Tigers beat Alabama in game three, winning 13-11. 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. Lamar scored early and often 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. Seven arrested in drug bust at Ascension Parish home . Atkins was suspected of distributing large amounts of meth in DeSoto, Bossier and Caddo parishes. 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. 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. One of the Loveland men arrested in a 2021 drug bust has had two new cases added to a list of others he faces and will be back next week for a status update on these . BATON ROUGE - A man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed by his adult son on Sunday afternoon. 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. 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. How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? 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. Her bond is currently set at $75,750. LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. BATON ROUGE - For the second straight weekend, the LSU baseball team completed the sweep. (KALB) - The Rapides Area Drug Enforcement unit, or RADE, has made multiple arrests in the past . Darien Bennet, 27, of Germany 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 warrants for failure to appear. Juan Jimenez is accused of running a drug trafficking ring with help from his wife, Maria Hidalgo, and son, Alexis "Nessy" Jimenez. 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. With recent nationwide campaigns to educate the public on the dangers of fentanyl, Im proud that our agency was able to thwart the potential sale and distribution of enough fentanyl to kill every resident in Lafayette Parish, Sheriff Mark Garber said in the statement. This investigation continues and any other persons who might be connected with Mr. Bell's illegal drug activities should consider turning themselves in. More than 30 people were arrested in a drug operation that started in 2020. All too often, the call for help doesnt come until there is an overdose, and by then, it is too late for some, Webre said. . Calloway and Jolisa Angeline Henagin, 22, of Cloquet, who is one of Calloway's alleged runners, are each charged with first-degree arson after prosecutors say they set a fire at one of Calloway's runner's apartments in Gary New Duluth on Oct. 21, 2021, because Calloway was upset the runner refused to sell more drugs for him. Angelle is reported to drive a 2019 black Chevrolet Impala with Louisiana license plate 286FOY, Ponseti said. street value $490,000), 4.52 pounds of black tar heroin (approx. Deidre Denise Medcalf, 51, of Eureka, Mo. Lamar scored early and often No. 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. (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. A 2017 study of death certificate data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that the state had suffered 24.5 deaths per 100,000 residents, making it the 33rd most deadly state for drug overdose deaths. consists of the Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office, Pineville Police Department, Alexandria Police Department and Grant Parish Sheriffs Office. 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. The department also found 248 vials of THC oil during the traffic stop that led to the massive bust. HAMMOND, La. Click Here to report it. Arrested on March 3 was Keith Bell, 58, a resident of Old Columbia Road north of Franklinton. 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. 1 of 2 charged in the death of Cassidy Rainwater in the summer of 2021 enters plea. Sarah Nicole Reynolds, 36, of DeSoto, Mo. Neel has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and is being held in jail on a $3,000 bond. All rights reserved. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. (KALB) - The war on drugs has affected many communities across the country and Central Louisiana is no exception to that. Charges set forth in the indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. 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. A weak frontal system will push through the Friday AM Forecast: Plenty of sunshine today, No. 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. Please include title of story. 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. Allen and Jones were arrested on several drug-related charges. The methamphetamine offense carries a maximum term of imprisonment of life, a fine of up to $10 million or both. You have permission to edit this article. 33 arrested in Lafourche drug sting: Operation Bad Boi. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office reported a narcotics investigation involving multiple agencies resulted in five arrests and the seizure of more than $1.5 million in cash and drugs. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Today & Tonight: Clouds Friday PM Forecast: showers around as weekend begins. By Vikki Vargas Published July 13, 2021 Updated on July . 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. Arrested on March 3 was Keith Bell, 58, a resident of Old Columbia Road north of Franklinton. 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. Guns, drugs and Louisiana murder suspect found in Houston home raid. (KLFY) Lafayette Parish Sheriff's narcotics deputies arrested three men on drugs charges Wednesday night. Louisiana Television Broadcasting LLC, . On Monday, Lafayette police seized 23 pounds$2 million worthof meth in what's being called the largest drug bust in Lafayette Police Department history. (BPSO) By Rachael Thomas Published: Apr. 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. (KTVE/KARD) West Monroe Police say they, along with two other agencies, have arrested three people on multiple drug charges. 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. 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. Published: Jun. ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Downtown Alexandria homicide, Sunday, April 30. Morning sunshine will turn to mostly cloudy skies, with a few possible showers forming, as a cold front approaches the area This is the second major bust to happen within the last two weeks in East Baton Rouge Parish. 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. Neel left the building without police officers speaking with her, according to the arrest report. By Daffney Dawson Published: Jul. (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. The joint narcotics investigation involved Louisiana State. The DEA Task Force includes deputies and officers from Caddo, Bossier, and Desoto parish sheriffs offices, Shreveport Police, Louisiana State Police, and the DEA. Man taken to hospital after being stabbed Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle No. 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. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Friday, April 28, 2023. street value $15,400), 1 pound of methamphetamine (approx. 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. ". Copyright 2021 WAFB. 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. 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. In July, Ashley Rolland of West Monroe was arrested on charges of felony theft and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. street value $160,000), 2.5 pounds of Fentanyl (approx. 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. In 2010, she was arrested for burglary and failure to appear in court and four months later for contempt of court. The investigation was dubbed Operation Bad BOI based on the street name for heroin (BOI). The investigation involved the following law enforcement agencies: DEA, HSI, U.S. 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 Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the arrests happened after deputies executed a search warrant Sunday at the property along Gold Place Road in St. Amant. 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. Man taken to hospital after being stabbed Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle No. 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. She had been accused of stealing $5,000 from a man she'd been staying with. 1 of 13. marijuana bust in Livingston 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. Source: WBRZ. Law enforcement in St. Landry Parish say that a substantial drug bust operation has resulted in three arrests. (WAFB) - A nearly two-year investigation has resulted in 26 drug-related arrests in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes. 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. Atkins vehicle was stopped by Louisiana State Police at around 3:20 a.m. at Jewells Avenue and I-20. An official website of the United States government. BATON ROUGE - For the second straight weekend, the LSU baseball team completed the sweep. 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. This investigation began due to the increase of overdose deaths in Avoyelles Parish. ", 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. Two people were arrested in Caddo Parish's largest fentanyl bust ever. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Friday, April 28, 2023. The Tigers beat Alabama in game three, winning 13-11. Anyone with information about Angelles whereabouts or the case is asked to call the Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office at (337) 232-9211. It is not clear what would happen to the truck driver detained in the drug bust. Watson's bond is currently set at $3,100,000, according to KATC. "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. 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. . Richard Leroy Clark, 61, of Farmington, Mo. Meth continues to be a problem in the state at large. CADDO PARISH, La. Laura Alexander, 29, of Golden Meadow: Criminal Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl, Possession of Heroin, Fentanyl, and Drug Paraphernalia (two counts), Contempt of Court (two counts); Reed Anderton, 25, of Golden Meadow: Possession of Meth and Drug Paraphernalia; Taylor Anderton, 28, of Cut Off: Possession of Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia; Bryce Arabie, 33, of Cut Off: Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Robert Bourgeois, 53, of Cut Off: Distribution of Fentanyl, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Michelle Breaux, 42, of Larose: Possession of Heroin, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Suboxone, and Drug Paraphernalia; Trent Bruce, 39, of Galliano: Distribution of Heroin, Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Thomas Cedotal Jr., 46, of Galliano: Distribution of Heroin, Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin; Jermie Charles, 32, of Galliano: Principal to Distribution of Fentanyl, Criminal Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Fentanyl, Marijuana, Clonazepam, and Drug Paraphernalia; Chris Cheramie, 26, of Galliano: Possession of Marijuana, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance; Paul Collins, 58, of Golden Meadow: Distribution of Heroin; Brinkley Dantin, 20, of Galliano: Possession of Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia; John Dufrene, 56, of Galliano: Possession of Meth and Drug Paraphernalia; Jeromy Ferriss, 24, of Grand Isle: Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth and Violation of Probation/Parole; April Garcia, 35, of Galliano: Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Fentanyl, Marijuana, Clonazepam, and Drug Paraphernalia; Trudy Gremillion, 41, of Galliano: Possession of Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia; Chelsey Griffin, 31, of Golden Meadow: Possession of Heroin, Meth, and Drug Paraphernalia; Paul Heseltine, 52, of Galliano: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Tyeine Jones, 43, of Houma: Possession of Heroin; Holly Lee, 52, of Cut Off: Possession of Klonopin, Xanax, and Drug Paraphernalia; Shelby Lefebvre, 27, of Galliano: Possession of Heroin (two counts), Possession of Meth and Drug Paraphernalia; Lynzi Lombas, 27, of Cut Off: Contempt of Court (six counts). Copyright 2021 KKTV. 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. HAMMOND, La. R.A.D.E. More than $20,000 was seized as part of the operation. Published: Jan. 14, 2022 at 2:59 PM PST | Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 3:14 PM PST. Authorities say the largest grow operation was discovered on Wednesday, March 17 at a warehouse in the 2800 block of Fellsway Drive, located between . 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. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Crime 38 arrests following drug trafficking bust in Madera. His bond currently is set at $150,000 but he is ineligible for bond release due to being on parole. 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. 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. More than 21 grams of heroin was seized during Bell's arrest, along with a semi-automatic pistol and $241,515 in bundled cash. 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. According to . For Lamar baseball wins series against Southeastern with 7-1 win on Saturday. AVOYELLES/RAPIDES PARISHES, La. In June 2020, Louisiana State Police Bureau . According to Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). 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 . Information can be reported directly to Lieutenant Derek Champagne at (985) 532-4365 or derek-champagne@lpso.net. Updated: Dec 2, 2021 / 06:19 PM CST. The defendants charged with being felons in possession of a firearm face a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. (HPD) HAMMOND, La. 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. According to the East Baton Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle wreck. Citizens can access the form by visiting http://lsp.org and clicking the Suspicious Activity link. Thursday, May 13, 2021. . 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. Based on the developments of the investigation and its large-scale nature, multiple local, state and federal agencies joined to assist. Inside the home, they found heroin, methamphetamine, amphetamine pills and other drug paraphernalia. Brandy Garner, 37, Country Drive, Prairieville was charged with possession of schedule III CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. Updated: May 11, 2021 / 09:19 PM CDT. drug bust; Authorities seize $3.4M worth of drugs, including meth, in north Houston . How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? 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. 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. 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. After a month long investigation, nearly two million dollars worth of drugs are off the streets of Central Louisiana, according to the Louisiana State Police (LSP) Troop E. According to an LSP press release: Investigators arrested Derrick Felton, 37, of Alexandria on Jan. 27 for possession of a very large amount of illegal . WEST MONROE, La. The suspect, Candyce Neel, 41, was found hiding behind her apartment building after a search of the residence was completed. 0. ST. AMANT - Several people were arrested this week after deputies raided a home in Ascension Parish and found a variety of illegal drugs. Copyright 2021 KSLA. Thomas and Holliman, who are previously convicted felons, were also charged with unlawful possession of firearms. October 29, 2021 at 4:18 a.m. EDT. The FBI shared details on the worldwide drug sting Tuesday morning. 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. Joseph Michael Suraud, 41, of Arnold, Mo. 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. So many of our communitys violent crimes, homicides and overdoses are linked to the distribution of drugs such as these. BATON ROUGE, La. 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. Citizens are encouraged to report any drug-related or suspicious activity. St. Louis County Jail. 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. The alleged criminals were under the assumption their ANOM devices were encrypted and couldnt be viewed by law enforcement. The money laundering offense carries a maximum term of 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $500,000, or both. Meth continues to be a problem in the state at large. According to Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). In the culmination of a two-week long investigation in which East Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies made controlled purchases from the street-level drug dealer, EBRSO Narcotics arrested Michael Allen, 46, and Denita Jones, 33, after a search warrant was executed at a Baton Rouge home. Enough fentanyl to potentially kill over 200,000 people seized in Lafayette Parish, sheriff says. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Morning sunshine will turn to mostly cloudy skies, with a few possible showers forming, as a cold front approaches the area