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• EBR deputies bust major drug ring operating next to elementary school

  November 1, 2022 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE -- Eight people, including three teens, were arrested Tuesday when the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office broke up a major drug-trafficking organization that was operating next to an elementary school. The investigation lasted two months and began after detectives got an anonymous complaint. The Sheriff’s Office... more »

• EBR sheriff's office seizes over a dozen pounds of drugs; investigation ends in four arrests

  September 22, 2022 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office made four arrests following a drug trafficking investigation, ending in over a dozen pounds of drugs and guns being found. Officials say they found 1.25 pounds of a fentanyl and heroin mixture, 13 pounds of marijuana, 1 pound of marijuana... more »

• NAKAMOTO: Former sheriff's son implicated in massive drug bust, loses law enforcement job but avoids arrest Play Video

  August 23, 2022 4:37 PM

  POINTE COUPEE - Sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit Tuesday that the son of former Pointe Coupee Sheriff Bud Torres was implicated in one of the largest drug busts in the parish's history — but he's avoided arrest so far. Last week, State Police touted the bust that... more »

• Police make one arrest, confiscate large sum of narcotics in Avis Avenue drug bust

  November 18, 2021 10:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Capital area police say a Wednesday, November 17 drug bust resulted in the confiscation of a significant amount of cash, weapons, and drugs. The Baton Rouge Police Street Crimes Unit on Wednesday partnered with the DEA-HIDTA Task Force and the Baton Rouge Police Special Response Team... more »

• Drug bust: Seven people arrested on charges ranging from drug possession to prostitution

  November 16, 2021 10:48 AM

  ZACHARY - An investigation headed by the Zachary Police Department's Narcotics Division was carried out over the course of several months and came to a conclusion with a massive drug bust and seven arrests. Police say the investigations was designed to target illegal distribution of narcotics and sales of... more »

• Lengthy investigation into Springfield area drug activity leads to several arrests

  June 10, 2021 7:30 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Narcotics detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) partnered with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office & the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for a months long investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in the Springfield area of Livingston Parish. Sheriff Jason Ard confirmed that during... more »

• Iberia Parish authorities work to disband extensive methamphetamine distribution network

  May 11, 2021 7:29 AM

  NEW IBERIA — Officials say a 34-year-old New Iberia man has been arrested on multiple drug-related charges and an extensive methamphetamine ring is being disbanded after local authorities carried out a months-long investigation and eventual drug bust. According to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office (IPSO), the investigation made headway... more »

• Five arrested in major East Baton Rouge drug bust

  March 18, 2021 9:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Five people were arrested and nearly $1.5 million in cash and drugs were seized during an investigation conducted by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Narcotics division over the last several months. Deputies said they seized the following items: -$623,070 (pending seizure) -14 pounds... more »

• EBR Sheriff's Office: Months-long narcotics investigation ends in vehicle pursuit, drug bust

  November 11, 2020 9:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Representatives with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) carried out a months-long investigation that led to a Tuesday, Nov. 10 vehicle pursuit and drug bust in which large amounts of narcotics and drug paraphernalia were confiscated. EBRSO says its Narcotics Agents led an investigation... more »

• Three arrested in drug bust following months-long investigation

  September 23, 2020 9:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office says three men have been arrested in a drug bust that was preceded by a months-long investigation. Authorities say the EBRSO Narcotics Division conducted an investigation into an alleged prescription drug distribution network operated by Marcus Clayton and two... more »

• Authorities arrest two men, seize large amount of narcotics in drug bust

  September 3, 2020 8:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office collaborated with multiple law enforcement agencies to carry out a drug bust on Tuesday, September 1 that resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of drugs, at least one stolen weapon, drug-related items as well as the arrests of two... more »

• Zachary drug bust leads to seizure of illegal substances, weapons

  August 14, 2020 9:52 AM

  ZACHARY - On Friday morning, the Zachary Police Department announced that a July 8 drug bust performed alongside officials with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) resulted in one person's arrest as well as the seizure of a hefty amount of illegal substances and weapons. Authorities say... more »

• $1,100 in narcotics seized, couple arrested during Hammond Street drug bust

  July 24, 2020 6:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities report two drug-related arrests following a lengthy investigation into the activities at two homes in the north Baton Rouge area. According to a document completed by an official with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (EBRSO), after receiving complaints about illegal activities taking place... more »

• Livingston Parish authorities seize large amounts of cash, illegal narcotics during drug bust

  July 20, 2020 8:35 AM

  WALKER- Last Thursday, detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO) Narcotics Division and the LPSO Armed Robbery and Burglary Division carried out a drug bust that resulted in the seizure of multiple illegal narcotics and thousands of dollars in cash. Authorities say they executed two search warrants for... more »

• Drug bust leads to four arrests and seizure of over $200,000

  May 29, 2020 10:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple law enforcement agencies from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Baton Rouge Police Department, and a host of other departments collaborated to apprehend four suspects who'd been closely monitored throughout an extensive drug-related investigation. On Thursday, investigators arrested 24-year-old Kevin Jefferson, 31-year-old Elijah Beauchamp,... more »

• Drug bust in Bluebonnet area leads to two arrests, collection of $10,500 worth of illegal drugs

  April 14, 2020 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Monday afternoon, investigators with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office conducted a drug bust that led to two arrests and the collection of over $10,500 worth of illicit drugs. According to official documents, the investigation began around April 1 when authorities were tipped off... more »

• Undercover investigation leads to one arrest, seizure of large amount of narcotics

  March 5, 2020 9:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities say an undercover drug bust led to one man's arrest and the seizure of a sizable amount of narcotics. Undercover investigators with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Department say their surveillance of Reginald Hilton began on Feb. 20 and ended in early March. ... more »

• Traffic stop leads to drug bust, seizure of narcotics with street value of nearly $600k

  February 19, 2020 8:51 AM

  RAPIDES PARISH - On Tuesday, a traffic stop on Highway 165, near Woodworth resulted in the seizure of a large amount of narcotics and the arrests of three individuals. Louisiana State Police and deputies with the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office say they arrested the driver, 37-year-old Archie Louis Carter,... more »

• Deputies arrest two in drug bust, seize large amounts of heroin, meth, other drugs

  February 13, 2020 9:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office say they conducted a lengthy undercover investigation into the actions of two suspected drug dealers and were able to seize massive amounts of drugs and several weapons. Detectives say the investigation centered around two men, 19-year-old Jaylon... more »

• Iberia Parish: Two arrested in connection with drug activity on Soileau Road

  February 10, 2020 10:23 AM

  IBERIA PARISH - Detectives with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office who'd been conducting an ongoing investigation into drug activity at a home on Soileau Road say they've now arrested two individuals and seized a large amount of illegal narcotics. On Monday, authorities reported the arrests of Marlon and Josephine... more »

• Suspected dealer gets into fight, accidentally leads deputies to drugs & stolen gun

  January 21, 2020 5:06 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A Gonzales man was arrested after he got into a fight and caused a commotion that led deputies right to his alleged drug stash. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a report on St. Vincent Street in Donaldsonville for a physical altercation involving two... more »

• Sheriff's Office: Man caught selling drugs in parking lot of Ragusa's Meat Market

  January 10, 2020 11:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man after following up on several anonymous complaints regarding drugs being sold and used near Ragusa's Meat Market on Greenwell Street. Authorities say they were in an unmarked vehicle, observing the area with binoculars and... more »

• Detectives: Man's failed attempt to hide drugs leads to his arrest

  January 8, 2020 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department say a man who tried to avoid being caught with drugs by hiding the narcotics in his buttocks has been arrested. According to an official report, on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 7, detectives followed up on a tip... more »

• Deputies arrest two, seize $60k, drugs, guns and classic car in bust

  December 18, 2019 10:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputies arrested two men while seizing over $60,000, drugs and a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Deputies executed three warrants as a result of an investigation into Deantoine Dunbar. Deputies searched a home on Sycamore Drive, a home on Cedar Glen Drive, and a... more »

• Man arrested after admitting to hiding weed & MDMA in his vehicle

  December 13, 2019 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Officials with Baton Rouge Police say a man has been arrested after being caught with MDMA and marijuana while in a parking lot notorious for narcotics activity. Police say they watched as 30-year-old Treavor Lynn Jones drove a GMC Yukon with illegally tinted windows into the... more »

• Man caught hiding drugs in 'interesting' place during traffic stop

  December 13, 2019 7:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department say an evening traffic stop on 70th Avenue, in the Airline-Terrace area, led to two arrests on charges of drug possession. Police say it was around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evening when they came across 25-year-old Braxton Anderson behind... more »

• Oregon man arrested for drug possession in St. Mary Parish

  December 9, 2019 12:41 PM

  AMELIA – Assumption Parish authorities report that after pulling an Oregon man over for a traffic violation, they found him in possession of illegal drugs and arrested him on felony drug charges. Members of the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Division, I.C.E. Unit, K-9 Division and uniformed patrol officers were... more »

• Amelia man arrested after illegal drugs, gun found in home

  February 6, 2018 11:28 AM

  ST. MARY PARISH- An Amelia man is facing several charges after authorities found illegal drugs and a gun in his home. Derek Gaskins, 37, was arrested Monday on eight drug and firearm charges. Authorities received information that illegal drug activity was taking place in Gaskins' home. At the... more »

• Three arrested after drug bust at Zachary home

  March 30, 2017 4:29 PM

  ZACHARY – The Zachary Police Department arrested three individuals on several drug charges after conducting a month-long investigation. According to the police department, information was received after a traffic stop and a search warrant was obtained for a home located in the 8000 block of Lower Zachary Road. ... more »

• Trio arrested with $20,000 worth of illegal drugs following investigation

  March 20, 2017 10:13 PM

  ST. MARTINVILLE - Three individuals were arrested with a significant amount of drugs following a multi-agency investigation in Broussard. According to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, on March 13, agents with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, DEA Lafayette Post Of Duty, Louisiana State Police, Lafayette Metro Narcotics,... more »

• Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Ascension

  March 15, 2017 3:56 PM

  GONZALES – A man was arrested for drug possession following a traffic stop in Ascension Parish on Monday night. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 24-year-old Dexter Brown for improper left turn, illegal tint, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, drug paraphernalia and operating a vehicle with a suspended... more »

• Illegal immigrant sentenced to prison for drug trafficking

  March 11, 2017 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An illegal immigrant has been senteced to six and a half years in federal prison for his role in transporting illegal drugs. A U.S. District judge sentenced 39-year-old Silvestre Gutierrez after he pleaded guilty to attempting to transport six kilograms of cocaine through Baton Rouge in... more »

• Man arrested after traffic stop leads to discovery of 150 ecstasy tablets

  February 8, 2017 5:43 PM

  ST. TAMMANY - A man was arrested after deputies discovered 150 ecstasy tablets in his vehicle during a traffic stop. A St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Deputy pulled over 21-year-old Dominic Walker of Houston on Jan. 31 after the deputy noticed his vehicle swerving on the shoulder of I-12. The... more »

• 6 arrested after drug bust at Gonzales home, 1 still at large

  December 16, 2016 10:40 AM

  ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested six people following a drug bust at a Gonzales home with one suspect still at large. The sheriff's office executed a search warrant on Dec. 13 at a home in Josh Brown Road following a month long investigation into drug... more »

• Sheriff says more drugs on the street following undercover drug bust, shooting Play Video

  December 7, 2016 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was involved in a shootout with 23-year-old George Pikes after he allegedly sold heroin to undercover officers on Tuesday. The sheriff says the demand for the drug has increased. "I also feel like the reduction in sentencing for heroin... more »

• Troopers seize more than 450 lbs. of pot in traffic stop

  April 19, 2016 12:24 AM

  PORT ALLEN - Louisiana State Police arrested a Shreveport man and made a massive drug bust on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Saturday morning. Carl Fuller gave troopers permission to search his vehicle after they stopped him on I-10 East near LA-415 in Port Allen. Investigators say they... more »

• 4 arrested in Denham Springs drug bust

  December 2, 2015 11:27 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Sheriff’s deputies arrested four and seized a variety of narcotics while executing a search warrant in Denham Springs Monday. 36-year-old Derek Ford, 31-year-old Sharon Painting and 46-year-old Toby Jarreau were arrested and booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on drug and weapon charges. A fourth... more »

• $200,000 in street drugs seized in Terrebonne Parish narcotics investigation

  October 30, 2015 12:06 PM

  TERREBONNE PARISH - Sheriff’s deputies in Terrebonne Parish say they made a handful of arrests and seized more than $200,000 worth of street drugs following a traffic stop last Friday and the narcotics investigation that followed. Sheriff Jerry Larpenter of TPSO said Terrebonne Narcotics Task Force Agents tried to... more »

• Woman held captive escapes, leads TPSO deputies to drug bust

  October 2, 2015 12:10 PM

  SCHRIEVER - Sheriff's deputies in Terrebonne Parish arrested two men on a range of drug charges Wednesday after they were flagged down by a woman who said her boyfriend was holding her captive. A deputy on patrol near the intersection of Back Project Road and Isle of Cuba Road... more »

• Deputies seize 200 lbs. of pure cocaine with $18M estimated value

  August 28, 2015 11:20 AM

  PLAQUEMINES PARISH - Sheriff's deputies in Plaquemines Parish say they have made the largest drug seizure in parish history. The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office says narcotics agents seized nearly 200 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $18 million. Sheriff Lonnie Greco of PPSO said the... 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 »