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  • Complaints lead to drug bust in Ascension

    May 15, 2013 9:33 AM

    GONZALES - An investigation into alleged drug activity landed two people in jail in Ascension Parish. Sheriff deputies discovered marijuana, cocaine and other drug-related items upon searching a home in the 12000 block of Beartrand Babin Rd. They later arrested 48-year-old Sherri Babin, and 52-year-old John Artigue on... more »
  • Task force: Drug "big timer" busted, 100 lbs. of pot taken Play Video

    April 11, 2013 4:16 PM

    BAKER - Police said they broke the back of a large drug operation Thursday. Three people were arrested and about 100 pounds of marijuana was seized along with other drugs and guns. Chief Mike Knaps said narcotics officers arrested Lawrence LeBlanc, Stefanie Davis, and Elzy Hollis on several... more »
  • Napoleonville man busted for having cocaine

    March 28, 2013 10:01 AM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - Deputies in Assumption Parish discovered a kilo of cocaine during a traffic stop earlier this week. They arrested 54-year-old Larry Woods after allegedly finding the narcotics in his car Monday along Hwy. 1. Woods faces possession with intent to distribute charges. He remains inside the parish... more »
  • Police: 7 prostitutes, one pimp arrested in sting Play Video

    March 7, 2013 4:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police picked up more than a half-dozen suspected prostitutes in Baton Rouge this morning, but people who live near their stomping grounds believe they'll be back. Baton Rouge Police arrested the following early Tuesday morning charged with prostitution: Gloria Simmons, 45, Iroquois St.,... more »
  • Narcotics officers cleaning up Zachary streets Play Video

    January 4, 2013 4:31 PM

    ZACHARY - Thursday evening, following a three month investigation, the Delta Narcotics Task Force searched the homes of two neighbors in the 4000 block of Avenue G in Zachary. Officers found marijuana, cocaine, money and a pistol in the homes of Tyrus Johnson, 25, and Roger Hill, 53. ... more »
  • Candy cigarette bust

    December 26, 2012 7:29 PM

    A woman pulled candy cigarettes, her best-selling candy item, from her store in order to avoid a citation and fine in St. Paul, Minnesota. They were being sold at Lynden's soda fountain, an old-school soda shop. City inspectors threatened the $500 fine and citation after they looked into a complaint... more »
  • BRPD seizes 32 lbs. of cocaine, arrest 6

    May 22, 2012 11:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Police in Baton Rouge seized 32 lbs. of cocaine and $96,596 in cash following a four-month investigation into a suspected drug ring. Six people were arrested in connection with the seizure: Brian Smith, 20; Bobby Smith, 23; Beverly Smith, 48; Naeemah Emile, 47; Christopher Stevenson, 27;... more »
  • Zachary Police make their largest pot bust ever

    May 21, 2012 6:28 PM

    ZACHARY - Police who stopped a speeding vehicle in Zachary said they found more than 200 pounds of marijuana inside, the largest bust in the department's history. Chief David McDavid said officers arrested Terrance Whiten, 23, of Zachary after a K-9 found the marijuana in the pickup he was... more »
  • Walker prostitution sting nabs three over the internet Play Video

    March 26, 2012 5:50 PM

    WALKER - These days, police say, you can but a whole lot more than clothing and electronics on the Internet. Walker Police Chief Hunter Grimes said the web is just another avenue they must police. "It's called backpage.com," Grimes said. It's on that website that hundreds of escorts,... more »
  • State police find over 16 pounds of marijuana

    February 11, 2012 2:08 PM

    MONROE- A Texas man and a Mississippi man were arrested after State Police found more than 16 pounds of marijuana in the car they were in. Louisiana State Police stopped the car on Interstate 20 after it off the road twice. The driver was identified a Chandler Marquis Moore, 21,... more »
  • EBRSO seizes marijuana and cocaine in drug bust

    January 23, 2012 2:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A drug bust by East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Narcotics and K-9 divisions landed two people behind bars Monday. During a search of a home at 3115 Adams Avenue, authorities found over 8.8 pounds of marijuana, under a pound of cocaine, a 9mm pistol, and over... more »
  • Prostitution Website Bust

    November 1, 2011 7:32 PM

    The feds say two Philadelphia-based companies were busted for running a website used by prostitutes and escort services to advertise their services. The U.S. Attorney's office says National A-1 Advertising Inc. and R.S. Duffy Inc. will plead guilty to money laundering conspiracy. A plea agreement says both companies agreed to... more »
  • Livingston Drug Pusher Roundup

    June 30, 2011 4:35 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS- Livingston and Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Offices arrested about two dozen suspected drug dealers during raids across the parish. Investigators say they spent about six months recording drug deals and using undercover agents to make purchases from the targets. Most sales involved prescription drugs and crack. ... more »
  • EBR School Board studies transportation needs

    June 16, 2011 5:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has started collecting a list of potential ways it could save money in transporting children to school. School Board member Kenyetta Nelson-Smith is leading up the effort. Nelson-Smith said Wednesday's meeting aimed to determine the issues that a still-to-be-named transportation task... more »
  • Parents arrested in meth lab bust

    April 11, 2011 5:28 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - The parents of a two-year-old boy are behind bars, accused of operating a meth lab while their son was home. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Garrett Wendt and Tammy Hohnesee. They were booked on charges of possession of crystal meth and operating a clandestine laboratory. ... more »
  • Traffic stop yields 81 lbs. of pot

    April 7, 2011 3:11 PM

    COVINGTON - Louisiana State Police say a routine traffic stop resulted in a big pot bust this morning. Shortly after 6 am troopers stopped a 2010 Dodge Avenger for a traffic violation while on I-12 in St. Tammany Parish. Troopers say the driver, Tasharian Riddick, 23, of Norfolk, VA,... more »
  • 18 arrested in Baton Rouge drug bust

    February 11, 2011 1:54 PM

    A major drug bust in Baton Rouge lands 18 people behind bars. On Wednesday, February 9, the Baton Rouge Police Narcotics Tactical Team and Special Response Team executed search warrants at 2227 Edgewood Street and 2251 Edgewood Street. Narcotics officers located and seized about 240 grams of marijuana... more »
  • Drug operation lands more than 40 arrests

    January 14, 2011 11:02 AM

    NAPOLEONVILLE – More than 40 people have been arrested so far this morning in drug raids around Assumption Parish. Sheriff Mike Waguespack said the arrests are part of a nine-month undercover operation targeting drug dealers in the parish, called "Get A Real Job". Narcotics agents found enough evidence to get... more »
  • Authorities: "Most elaborate pot growing system we've seen"

    January 5, 2011 10:25 PM

    LIVINGSTON- The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office says it uncovered and dismantled the most elaborate pot growing system it's seen and arrest four family members for operating it. David Futch, Sr., his wife Tammy, son David Jr. and 17-year-old daughter Tanna were busted on drug charges including cultivating marijuana, possession... more »
  • LSP: Man could be largest child porn trader in state

    December 21, 2010 1:58 PM

    MANSFIELD – State Police have made busted a man that they say was the largest purveyor of child pornography in the state of Louisiana. 61-year-old Gregory Blackburn of Mansfield was arrested Monday after a search of his home. According to investigators, he is suspected to be the most prolific trader... more »
  • Ascension Parish couple arrested in drug raid

    December 13, 2010 3:56 PM

    ST. AMANT – Two people in Ascension Parish have been arrested after authorities said they were caught selling prescription drugs and having stolen lawn equipment. Kenneth and Lena Lessard were arrested after a search of their home Dec. 10 by Louisiana State police and the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sgt.... more »
  • Traffic stop in Livingston yields big marijuana bust

    October 20, 2010 11:07 AM

    Officers in Livingston took more than 100 pounds of marijuana off the street after a late-night traffic stop. Livingston Police arrested Donna Stanley of Florida around 9 p.m. Tuesday night after stopping her car for a traffic violation on Interstate 12. Officers said Stanley was very nervous when they asked... more »
  • Florida men arrested on drug charges

    October 12, 2010 10:40 AM

    A traffic stop in Walker led authorities to a hotel room stashed with drugs. 36-year old Kenneth Wright and 50-year old Eric Bable, both of Florida-- led authorities to their hotel room where nearly a thousand tabs of Roxycodone were discovered. The drugs were valued at about $25,000. Both are... more »
  • BR woman gets more than 10 years in federal drug case

    August 26, 2010 5:31 PM

    A Baton Rouge woman has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison for taking part in what prosecutors say was one of the largest cocaine distribution rings in the area. Thirty three-year-old Kenya Bunard Smith pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution charges in March 2009. Her arrest and... more »
  • Two arrested in Zachary meth best

    August 18, 2010 3:49 PM

    Police in Zachary have arrested two people in suspicion of running a meth lab in their affluent, country club neighborhood. 35-year-old Michael Kendrick and 27-year-old Angela Belt were arrested this afternoon at their home on English Turn. Investigators tell WBRZ that the lab they were running could be a major... more »
  • 3 arrested in major drug bust in Baton Rouge

    June 18, 2010 11:18 AM

    Three men are now behind bars, after a major drug bust in Baton Rouge. Sheriff's Detectives arrested Kyle Dunn, Jonathan Moore and Daniel Coco. Detectives found 54 pounds of Marijuana in the men's apartment. They were all booked on drug possession charges. more »
  • Traffic stop yields 75 pounds of marijuana

    March 9, 2010 12:30 PM

    Baton Rouge Police seized 75 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Old Hammond Highway Sunday morning. Police said Courtney Lee Marcotte, 21, of Alexander, La., was driving a 2004 Ford F-150 when he was pulled over by an officer for a minor traffic violation. Officers discovered... more »
  • 3 arrested in meth lab bust in Livingston Parish

    November 4, 2009 2:41 PM

    Three people are behind bars after a meth lab bust overnight in Livingston Parish. Agents searched a home in the 17000 block of Averette Road in the town of Livingston, and found several grams of "meth". Cloud Kimble Jr., Angelina Hasty and Corey Dupuy were all arrested and... more »
  • Crystal Meth bust in Tangipahoa Parish

    September 20, 2009 3:23 PM

    State Police made the largest crystal methamphetamine bust so far this year in Tangipahoa Parish this morning. They say they found 172 pounds of crystal meth in an external diesel fuel tank during a traffic stop. 34 year old Heriberto Saenz of McAllen, Texas is charged with improper... more »
  • $3 Million Drug Busts

    September 9, 2009 5:43 AM

    On August 30th, Troop I troopers stopped a tractor-trailer on Interstate 10 in St. Martin Parish. The trooper searched the vehicle and allegedly found 1,056 pounds of marijuana worth more than $1 million in the cab of the truck. Hubert L. Bingham and Marcell McWilliams, both were charged with possession... more »

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