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Morgan City Police: Man faces drug distribution charges after traffic stop with toddler in car

35 minutes 56 seconds ago Thursday, May 21 2026 May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 4:39 PM May 21, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

MORGAN CITY — A man was arrested after Morgan City Police Department narcotics investigators found drugs and cash while he had a toddler in his vehicle during a traffic stop on La. Highway 182.

According to police, the stop happened on May 20 and the driver was identified as Deonte Devon Harris, 28, of Saint Gabriel Street in Patterson.

Two adult passengers and a 2-year-old were also in the vehicle at the time, police say.

Investigators reportedly found a large amount of suspected marijuana, THC vape cartridges, synthetic cannabinoids and U.S. currency believed to be proceeds from illegal drug sales.

The suspected marijuana weighed approximately 738 grams. Police also recovered approximately five fluid ounces of suspected liquid synthetic cannabinoids and 10 THC vape cartridges.

Harris was arrested and taken to the Morgan City Police Department for booking. He faces charges including possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids, transactions involving proceeds from drug activity, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor and a traffic violation.

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