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• Wildlife agents find suspected cocaine in vehicle on levee; matter referred to federal prosecutors Play Video

  November 18, 2025 5:33 PM

  CONVENT — State wildlife officials said Tuesday they had arrested a person on drug charges after a stop along the Mississippi River levee in St. James Parish. The name of the person was not released. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents say they were on patrol last Friday... more »

• Denham Springs man gets nearly $400k bond after being arrested for dealing drugs Play Video

  July 2, 2025 1:39 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division agents arrested a man Tuesday for allegedly dealing drugs from his Denham Springs home. LPSO said they began investigating Deon "Hoggie" Jones, 43, after complaints that he was dealing drugs from his house on Florida Boulevard. Agents arrested Jones after... more »

• Friday's Health Report: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this weekend Play Video

  April 25, 2025 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day around the country and here in Louisiana. It’s the perfect time to go through your medicine cabinet. "It's important to go through your medicine cabinet and get rid of things that are expired, old or unused for a... more »

• EBRSO, DEA arrest alleged cocaine dealer, seize $200,000 after weeks-long investigation Play Video

  April 25, 2025 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration arrested an alleged cocaine dealer after a weeks-long investigation concluded in several raids. According to deputies, Alvin Betts, 53, used five addresses across Baton Rouge to facilitate a drug trafficking operation. Agents said... more »

• Trio arrested in Ponchatoula drug investigation after neighborhood complains

  February 28, 2025 1:31 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Complaints from neighbors led to three people being accused of running a secret drug lab. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Friday its deputies had arrested Carderro Frederick, 35; Marvin Wells, 17; and Demarkeal Pines, 24; after an investigation into reported drug trafficking activity near South Range... more »

• Man arrested after daughters, girlfriend, father were booked on drug dealing charges days earlier Play Video

  February 18, 2025 3:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of dealing drugs as part of an alleged multi-generational family opioid and fentanyl operation in Baton Rouge and Gonzales was arrested by deputies Tuesday. Clifton Earl, 43, turned himself in on drug dealing charges after his two daughters, girlfriend and father were arrested... more »

• Three men arrested after Hammond drug bust following surveillance operation Play Video

  February 14, 2025 3:49 PM

  HAMMOND - Three men were arrested on multiple drug charges following a surveillance operation, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies say during a surveillance operation in an area reported to have suspicious activity, TPSO deputies observed a suspect weighing and packaging marijuana near a car, leading to... more »

• Three generations of family among five accused of dealing opioids, other drugs in Baton Rouge, Gonzales Play Video

  February 14, 2025 2:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Family members across three generations are accused of dealing opioid pills out of Baton Rouge and Gonzales. Deputies arrested four people for drug dealing after reviewing cell phone data and prison calls that linked Keishira Lindsey, 18, to the sale of tapentadol tablets and other drugs.... more »

• Deputies arrest four men accused of dealing fentanyl, other drugs in Baton Rouge, Prairieville Play Video

  February 12, 2025 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Four men accused of running a drug-trafficking organization out of Baton Rouge and Prairieville were arrested after a similar investigation into the alleged gang in 2020. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said they have been investigating the gang — "4letter" — for the last three months... more »

• Deputies arrest man who allegedly used home to make crack after traffic stop in Mandeville Play Video

  February 6, 2025 12:43 PM

  MANDEVILLE — A traffic stop led to deputies uncovering a crack cocaine manufacturing operation running out of a Mandeville home and arresting an alleged drug dealer. On Saturday, St. Tammany Parish deputies conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 59 in Mandeville after a black Ford Raptor veered out of... more »

• Stolen boat recovered after deputies arrest three in drug raid Play Video

  January 29, 2025 9:54 AM

  MONTEGUT - Three people were arrested during a drug raid, but deputies also seized a stolen boat during the search. Jesse Paul Leblanc, 41, Shaun Pellegrin, 43, and Jenee Duplantis, 37, were all arrested Monday on multiple felony charges by Terrebonne Parish deputies. The alleged drug dealing started... more »

• Investigators seize over 20,000 lethal doses of fentanyl from suspected drug dealer Play Video

  January 15, 2025 8:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE - For three months, parish deputies investigated a suspected drug dealer and ultimately seized thousands of lethal drug doses from his home. East Baton Rouge's Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit conducted hours of surveillance at Chadwick Chisholm's house on North Magna Carta Place since November 2024. ... more »

• Man convicted of drug dealing in 2015 sentenced to 9 years in prison after conviction in 2020 arrest

  January 14, 2025 12:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man previously convicted of drug dealing in 2015 was sentenced to nearly nine years in prison for a 2020 drug and gun arrest. Damond Lockett, 51, was sentenced to 105 months after he was found guilty of dealing heroin and fentanyl, as well as the... more »

• BRPD arrests three for firearm, drug charges after Christmas morning standoff Play Video

  December 26, 2024 10:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Christmas morning standoff led to the arrests of three people for drug- and firearm-related charges. A Baton Rouge police officer was patrolling near Avenue F just after midnight on Christmas investigating reports of shots being fired in the area. The officer said he saw a... more »

• Man accused of drug dealing arrested after motorcycle, car crash on Government Street Play Video

  December 21, 2024 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of drug dealing was arrested after police found drugs in a motorcycle after it crashed into a car on Government Street. Police arrested 31-year-old Jared Barber on Friday night after the crash on Government Street between South 10th Street and East Boulevard. ... more »

• Man wanted by East Feliciana deputies for leading pursuit arrested in Zachary on fugitive, drug charges

  December 10, 2024 7:23 PM

  ZACHARY — A man wanted by East Feliciana Parish deputies for an October pursuit was arrested Tuesday by Zachary Police. Authorities arrested 54-year-old Donald McDonald as a fugitive from East Feliciana Parish. McDonald was also booked for various drug charges. The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said that... more »

• Two men accused of operating drug lab, dealing fentanyl, meth out of Baton Rouge homes arrested Play Video

  December 5, 2024 12:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two men accused of dealing drugs out of two Baton Rouge homes were arrested by deputies. Trejon Hughes, 28, and Michael Ferguson, 34, were both arrested Wednesday after deputies raided homes on South Park Drive, Cinquefoil Avenue and two cars owned by Hughes. Deputies were... more »

• Man running across Louisiana to raise awareness, celebrating own journey in beating addiction Play Video

  November 26, 2024 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana man is attempting to set a fastest known time record by running across Louisiana in 10 days or less, starting at the Texarkana line and finishing near Grand Isle. Chip Autin, 41, says this week will represent 10 years since beating an addiction to... more »

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

  November 26, 2024 4:16 PM

  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... more »

• Woman accused of drug-related offenses after Amelia traffic stop

  November 20, 2024 11:10 AM

  AMELIA — A Morgan City woman was arrested and accused of various drug charges after a traffic stop in Amelia. Raquel Delaune Barber, 49, was a passenger in a car stopped for a traffic violation near the intersection of U.S. 90 and La. 622, Assumption Parish deputies said. A... more »

• Robert man arrested for drug dealing after deputies, DEA agents seize package of meth Play Video

  November 13, 2024 3:04 PM

  ROBERT — A man accused of drug dealing was arrested after deputies and Drug Enforcement Administration agents seized meth, marijuana and guns from a Robert home. Gerald Toney Jr., 24, was arrested for possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances after deputies raided a home on Gemstone Place... more »

• Man accused of drug dealing, attempting to destroy evidence arrested in Assumption Parish Play Video

  October 31, 2024 1:24 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – A Napoleonville man accused of destroying evidence that he was selling crack cocaine was arrested. Frederick Lee Diggs, 44, was arrested Wednesday by Assumption Parish deputies. Deputies say Diggs was dealing drugs within the parish out of a home just south of Napoleonville. According to deputies,... more »

• Three accused of drug dealing, stealing guns arrested in Hammond raid Play Video

  October 28, 2024 5:12 PM

  HAMMOND — Two men and a woman were arrested for drug dealing and criminal conspiracy in Hammond, deputies said Monday. Breanna Brock, 26, Curtis Gilmore, 37, and Ryan Zimmermann, 34, are all being charged with distributing a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a stolen firearm and criminal conspiracy. Zimmerman... more »

• Hammond music studio owner, business partner arrested on racketeering, drug dealing charges Play Video

  October 21, 2024 6:06 PM

  HAMMOND — A music studio owner and his business partner were arrested after a joint investigation between Tangipahoa and Livingston parish authorities into the pairs' suspected racketeering and drug dealing. Alanza Sibley, 33, and Jessie Dennis, 30, turned themselves in to Tangipahoa Parish deputies on Tuesday. Deputies were... more »

• Trio of accused drug dealers arrested after raids on six sites across Baton Rouge

  October 11, 2024 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three drug dealers were arrested after deputies seized nearly $50,000 and a large amount of assorted drugs from six Baton Rouge addresses. Kevin Brown, 60, Eric Williams, 41, and Roma Zerangue, 55, were arrested on drug dealing charges after deputies, Baton Rouge Police and Drug Enforcement... more »

• Two arrested in Ponchatoula after deputies on Hurricane Francine patrol found drugs in car, underwear

  September 17, 2024 4:56 PM

  PONCHATOULA — Two people were arrested on several drug charges following a traffic stop while Hurricane Francine was passing through Ponchatoula, deputies said. Tristan Cummings, 28, was booked with possession of heroin and methamphetamine, and Ashley Perrin, 36, was booked for possession with the intent to distribute heroin, methamphetamines... more »

• Zachary Police seize largest amount of drugs in city's history; man suspected of selling drugs arrested Play Video

  September 13, 2024 5:45 PM

  ZACHARY — Zachary Police seized a record amount of narcotics, including multiple jars of hallucinogenic mushrooms and more than 2,000 THC vapes, and arrested a man on drug dealing charges in a drug raid. On Sept. 6, Zachary Police officers arrested Dylan Raborn, 31, for an assortment of drug... more »

• Man arrested for slew of drug charges after narcotics investigation

  September 6, 2024 1:45 PM

  BERWICK - A man was arrested after a narcotics investigation in St. Mary Parish. Law enforcement arrested Jordan Gant, 34, Thursday morning at the end of a narcotics investigation into his home, which is located in a drug-free zone. Gant was found to be in possession of marijuana,... more »

• Central community leaders hold Fentanyl Kills forum to raise awareness of deadly drug use Play Video

  September 5, 2024 11:06 PM

  CENTRAL - Fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths in East Baton Rouge Parish this year. Central is working to make sure their community doesn't continue to feel the impacts of the deadly drug. Police Chief Roger Corcoran shared his personal story of how fentanyl affected his life... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Two Angola inmates fatally overdose; three deaths in as many days in state facilities

  August 29, 2024 3:18 PM

  ANGOLA — Two inmates fatally overdosed in Angola State Penitentiary on Thursday morning, 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office Samuel C. D’Aquilla said. The Department of Corrections said the two inmates were named Jamar Owens and Thayer Green. News of Thursday's fatal overdoses comes two days after another inmate... more »

• Convicted felon arrested in Assumption Parish after deputies accuse him of hiding drugs in his car

  August 26, 2024 10:37 AM

  GRAND BAYOU— A convicted felon from Houma is now back in jail after deputies found drugs in his car after he was pulled over for speeding Saturday afternoon. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office says a deputy saw 33-year-old Devin Devon Clay speeding and violating other traffic laws while driving... more »

• Anonymous tip leads to drug arrest of Covington-area man

  August 23, 2024 9:44 AM

  COVINGTON - Almost one hundred fentanyl pills were seized after an anonymous tip led to a drug arrest. Deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said they received a tip that drugs were being distributed out of a home on the 20000 block of House Road in Covington.... more »

• Man accused of drug dealing arrested after police seize almost 5 pounds of fentanyl, 150 pounds of meth Play Video

  August 15, 2024 11:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after police seized a massive amount of drugs—including more than 4½ pounds of fentanyl and 150 pounds of meth—from three Baton Rouge addresses, Baton Rouge Police said Thursday. Cendy Sammy Keophimanh was arrested Wednesday on multiple drug and gun possession charges,... more »

• BRPD: Alleged drug dealer arrested after throwing kilo of cocaine out of car

  August 8, 2024 4:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested on drug dealing charges after police tried to stop him after he threw a backpack of cocaine from his car, police said. Stanley Shepherd, 48, was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison early Wednesday morning for possession with the intent... more »

• Deputies arrest man on drug, gun charges after traffic stop in Port Allen Play Video

  August 6, 2024 1:46 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A man was arrested in Port Allen on drug dealing charges after being stopped for a traffic violation, deputies said. Derrick Baise, 40, was arrested and booked Friday on possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and illegal carrying of a weapon with a controlled substance... more »

• Assumption man accused of drug dealing, child endangerment, leading deputies on pursuit arrested

  August 5, 2024 12:26 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A man accused of dealing crack cocaine, resisting arrest and using drugs near a child was arrested by Assumption Parish deputies over the weekend. Rodney Keller Jr., 39, was arrested on multiple child endangerment and drug charges late Friday night. Deputies said they were led on... more »

• Hammond man arrested for drug dealing after raid yields suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine Play Video

  July 31, 2024 6:14 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested on drug dealing charges by Hammond Police after a drug raid at a Range Road home by SWAT units, police said Wednesday. Shelton Bean, 36, was arrested on possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine charges. According... more »

• Man with multiple warrants wanted in Terrebonne Parish

  July 9, 2024 2:36 PM

  HOUMA— The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in locating a Houma man wanted for multiple charges. Deputies are looking for 45-year-old Gilbert Moses, who is also known as "Muckus." Officials warn Moses should be considered armed and dangerous. He's described by the Sheriff's... more »

• Texas man arrested for operating drug lab out of Tangipahoa Play Video

  July 5, 2024 1:06 PM

  TANGIPAHOA - A man on probation out of Texas was arrested during a routine compliance check at his residence in Tangipahoa Parish. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office was conducting a compliance check at 25-year-old Shawn Gray's residence early Wednesday morning. Upon deputies' arrival, they discovered multiple drugs and clandestine... more »

• Houma man arrested on drug, child rape charges after raid yields $46,000 in marijuana

  July 3, 2024 5:14 PM

  HOUMA — A Houma man was arrested on drug and rape charges after two narcotic raids, Louisiana State Police said. Javonne Amacker, 29, was initially arrested Monday on possession with the intent to distribute, among other charges, LSP said. Amacker was additionally charged with third-degree rape and indecent behavior... more »

• Hammond man arrested after police, homeland security raid yields meth, fentanyl Play Video

  June 21, 2024 3:15 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested on fentanyl and meth possession charges after police received information from a shipping provider about a package believed to contain illegal narcotics, Hammond Police said Friday. Joshua Dantzler, 38, was under investigation by police and the Department of Homeland Security since receiving... more »

• Biloxi man arrested after K9 unit seizes $44,000 worth of cocaine during traffic stop in Sorrento Play Video

  June 19, 2024 11:54 AM

  SORRENTO — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office K9 Unit seized $44,000 of cocaine from a Biloxi man during a traffic stop in Sorrento. Deputies performed a traffic stop Monday on Binh Truong, 52, on Interstate 10 near Sorrento. During the stop, K9 Deputy Krya located two kilograms of cocaine... more »

• Multiple people arrested after police discover dog fighting ring during drug raid Play Video

  June 13, 2024 4:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple people were arrested for their involvement in both drug trafficking and a dog-fighting ring police discovered while executing a warrant, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. Detectives observed several dogs in kennels and on chains that appeared to have wounds indicative of dog fighting while... more »

• Unanimous Supreme Court upholds access to abortion drug; opponents had no standing to sue Play Video

  June 13, 2024 10:31 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court’s first abortion decision since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago. The justices ruled that abortion... more »

• Pair toss drugs from speeding car in Assumption-to-Ascension chase; numerous charges filed

  June 7, 2024 1:09 PM

  PLATTENVILLE — Assumption Parish officials said Friday they had arrested a Pierre Part man and a Belle Rose woman on drug-related charges — but not littering — after watching them toss methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia from their speeding car during a chase. Sheriff Leland Falcon said a deputy had... more »

• Seven arrested in multi-parish drug investigation by State Police, parish sheriff's offices

  May 17, 2024 4:59 PM

  GRAY — A months-long State Police investigation into a drug trafficking ring across multiple parishes concluded Friday with the arrest of seven on drug racketeering charges and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and cash. The multi-agency investigation into narcotic distribution across Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Mary and... more »

• Disturbing behavior caught on video in parking lot near Baton Rouge's Mid City Play Video

  August 10, 2022 3:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man says his neighbor is attracting the worst company. Brian McGowan lives next to the Walgreens on the corner of South Acadian Thruway and Government Street. All hours of the day, his security cameras capture people doing various things behind the dumpster corral in the parking... more »

• Suspected heroin dealer arrested after buyer dies from overdose

  June 17, 2022 12:20 PM

  BAYOU BLUE - Deputies arrested an alleged heroin dealer who admitted he sold drugs to a person who later died from an overdose. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said Christopher Seely, 39, was booked for distribution of heroin and other drug-related charges after he confessed to selling the drugs.... more »

• Sheriff: Drugs, not always daiquiris, sold at bar

  February 15, 2022 6:23 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - An undercover drug sting operation found evidence of a bar slinging more than drinks, leading to the arrest of two people at the watering hole. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said Mark McEachern, 38, and Leonard Cavalier, 24, were booked on drug charges. They were... more »

• More than 50 pounds of meth seized in Denham Springs drug bust

  January 14, 2022 2:45 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Sheriff's deputies arrested three people involved in a massive drug operation based out of Livingston Parish. The sheriff's office said agents seized 53 pounds of methamphetamine during the raid on Highway 16 along with black tar heroin, cocaine and marijuana. Nearly $100,000 cash of suspected drug... more »

• Deputies seize trove of illegal drugs, guns from alleged dealer

  June 21, 2021 7:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Monday the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Narcotics team carried out three search warrants which led to the arrest of an alleged drug dealer. The sheriff's office arrested Lionel Ratcliff, 42, on a slew of drug and weapon charges. Other details related to his arrest... more »

• Community leaders help resolve police corruption fallout for those with dropped charges Play Video

  May 25, 2021 7:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The fallout from a corruption investigation within the Baton Rouge Police Narcotics Unit has now rolled over to people's criminal records. People once arrested by cops who are now under investigation are no longer facing some charges and their records need to be expunged. "All... more »

• Man allegedly threw away marijuana cigarette in front of deputies after getting pulled over

  March 11, 2021 6:40 PM

  ST. MARTINVILLE - A man was booked on a slew of drug charges after he stepped out of his car still holding a marijuana cigarette during a traffic stop. According to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies saw Hubert Wiltz, 60, toss away what turned out to be... more »

• Senator Bill Cassidy optimistic about final push for new COVID stimulus plan Play Video

  December 15, 2020 10:48 PM

  WASHINGTON - After a months-long battle to get another stimulus plan approved, lawmakers only have one more shot. "It's the only game in town. It's this or nothing. We hope it can pass,” Senator Bill Cassidy said in a conference call to reporters Tuesday. Monday night, a bipartisan... more »

• Pfizer announces its COVID vaccine is 95% effective, plans to seek emergency authorization 'within days' Play Video

  November 18, 2020 7:15 AM

  While over 11 million people in the U.S. battle cases of coronavirus, researchers have been hard at work in securing a vaccine to ward off the deadly effects of COVID-19, and as of Wednesday, Pfizer and its partner company BioNTech have announced success in this regard. BREAKING: We... more »

• Senator gets involved with family fighting for life-saving drug Play Video

  December 10, 2019 3:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Little Axel Dennis and his family are still waiting for their State Fair Hearing to plead their case. The 16-month-old boy is living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Type 1. While his doctors are giving him the green light for a gene replacement therapy treatment called... more »

• California man arrested while transporting drugs through St. Tammany Parish

  August 2, 2017 5:43 PM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - Authorities arrested a California man Tuesday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of two pounds of high-grade marijuana in his vehicle. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Donald Roots-Scott, Jr. of California was pulled over on I-12 Tuesday morning after... more »

• Deputies seek two men in connection with fatal shooting of Hammond teen

  August 1, 2017 1:38 PM

  HAMMOND - Authorities are searching for two persons of interest in connection with a Monday night shooting that left a 19-year-old dead. The shooting occurred around 9:40 p.m. Monday on Bruce Allen Road in Hammond. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, Leroy Sims III of Hammond was... more »

• Man charged with attempted murder after heroin overdose on LSU's campus

  July 16, 2017 3:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Saturday after he allegedly gave drugs to a person on LSU's campus, leading to that person's overdose in a bathroom stall. According to the LSU Police Department, officers responded to a call Friday in reference to an unresponsive 25-year-old inside the LSU... more »

• TPSO: One arrested, two wanted for attempted murder after robbery, shooting during drug deal

  June 26, 2017 1:19 PM

  TICKFAW – One man was arrested and two others are wanted for allegedly robbing and shooting a man after a drug deal in Tickfaw. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies received a report of someone shot on June 17 at a home on Durbin Road Extension.... more »

• LPSO: 21 arrested in Walker drug busts

  May 24, 2017 7:09 PM

  WALKER - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of 21 individuals who were detained in multiple drug busts Tuesday. According to Sheriff Jason Ard, LPSO worked with several other agencies to complete "Operation Wildcat", which involved executing a series of search warrants in Walker. As a... more »

• Plaquemine Police Department to hold event for prescription drug disposal

  April 24, 2017 11:55 AM

  PLAQUEMINE – The Plaquemine Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting an event for residents to bring in their expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. The event will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can bring their pills for... more »

• Baton Rouge drugs traced to deal on I-12 in Tangipahoa

  April 20, 2017 1:40 PM

  HAMMOND – Two individuals were arrested on federal drug charges for allegedly distributing methamphetamine from Baton Rouge to Hammond. Roger David Hammond, Jr., 43, and Charlotte White, 50, were arrested after a joint investigation by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The investigation revealed... more »

• Attorney General Jeff Landry announces plan to combat opioid abuse Play Video

  April 5, 2017 7:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry today announced a new initiative to help educate the public on dangers and responsibilities associated with opioids. Partnering with the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance, Attorney General Landry created the Opioid Abuse Prevention Fund. The fund will pay for the “End the Epidemic... more »