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Two arrested in multi-parish drug raid yielding fentanyl, cocaine, prescription pills

1 year 4 months 1 week ago Tuesday, November 26 2024 Nov 26, 2024 November 26, 2024 3:16 PM November 26, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE — Two people were arrested after deputies seized a large amount of drugs from homes in East Baton Rouge and Jefferson parishes, law officers said.

Deshawn Jones, 42, and Lakeisha Butler, 41, were both arrested on drug dealing and gun charges, as well as illegal possession of drugs in the presence of a minor, on Monday, deputies said.

According to an affidavit, deputies raided a Marrero home and found cocaine, fentanyl, amphetamine and other drugs. Deputies said they arrested Jones and found photographs of drugs on his phone linked to a Powerbrook Drive address in Baton Rouge, and that he admitted taking at the Powerbrook Drive address.

Law officers said East Baton Rouge Parish deputies raided the home and found more drugs and guns, and that Butler was arrested.

In Baton Rouge, deputies seized nearly 48 ounces of cocaine, nearly 14 ounces of fentanyl, over one pound of marijuana, and multiple doses of amphetamine, Adderall and Oxycodone, deputies said. They also said they found $9,254 in cash and four guns, one of which had been reported stolen.

In Marrero, deputies seized 100 grams of fentanyl, 73 grams of cocaine and $7,538 in cash. They also seized a handgun and an AR15.

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