So many of our communitys violent crimes, homicides and overdoses are linked to the distribution of drugs such as these. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane, Wednesday PM Forecast: record warmth to break with late week cold front. Some link changes in weather with body aches Gavin Dugas' 9th inning homer lifts No. We still have a lot of work to do.". )420 dosage units of Alprozolam/XanaxApproximate street value of the seized narcotics: $85,000, Marcus Clayton (dob 9-4-76)Dist. Multiple massage parlors closed after being raided by sheriff's office for prostitution, Newly released pictures show missing man in downtown BR before his disappearance, Seafood restaurant reduced to pile of rubble after early-morning fire, Roughly 200 employees abruptly laid off at Electronic Arts' Baton Rouge office, St. John's big inning hands Southeastern second straight loss, Coach Kim Mulkey talks LSU's record-tying season. A second related arrest occurred atVape Town Vape Shop where Lovepreet Singh was arrested on a charge of Distribution of Schedule I Narcotics. Port Allen Pelicans basketball team soaring toward fourth-straight state title, Sample duo leading Scotlandville into playoffs, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, "Im so proud and grateful for all the work these investigators have put in to not only remove dangerous criminals from the streets of our community, but also weapons and a massive amount of dangerous and often lethal drugs,, So many of our communitys violent crimes, homicides and overdoses are linked to the distribution of drugs such as these. Huge 4th inning powers St. John's past Southeastern. There was a problem saving your notification. Already in January 2021, officials are reporting the continuation of a trend from 2020, when the number of overdose deaths was double compared to any previous year. Huge 4th inning powers St. John's past Southeastern. Lindsay Blouin, deputy district defender for East Baton Rouge, said she hopes prosecutors seriously consider whether this case should go forward. Seafood restaurant reduced to pile of rubble after early-morning fire, Roughly 200 employees abruptly laid off at Electronic Arts' Baton Rouge office. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. His arraignment was scheduled for Wednesday morning, but Patterson failed to appear in court and was issued a bench warrant. Five people were taken into custody in East Baton Rouge on drug charges including 37-year-old Assad Layous, who was described as the "main target" of the bust. Caption. Firearm with CDSPWITD Sch. Anyone with information should call 225-683-5459. Officials said communities of color across East Baton Rouge experienced a notable increase in overdose deaths last year, increasing from 29% of the parishwide death toll in 2019 to 41% in 2020 even as the coronavirus pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on Black Americans. Other attendees included people in recovery, advocates and families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses. Both police investigators and prosecutors will seek to determine whether this alleged corruption indicates a longstanding problem in the division or one that took shape more recently. BRPD officials have declined to comment on the contents of the memo and refused to speculate about what this could mean for the future of the narcotics division itself. street value $490,000), 4.52 pounds of black tar heroin (approx. Some link changes in weather with body aches Gavin Dugas' 9th inning homer lifts No. Rochelle Daigle knows too many people who died this year from an overdose. Local officials hosted a press conference Tuesday toaddress the trend and announce new efforts to help people struggling with addiction. street value $160,000), -2.5 pounds of Fentanyl (approx. St. Johns batted around in Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Authorities say the EBRSO Narcotics Division conducted an investigation into an alleged prescription drug distribution network operated by Marcus Clayton and two accomplices named Kenric Kilbourne and Ramon Franklin. 2Poss. The sting was launched after BRPD narcotics detectives received a tip from an anonymous source that Patterson would be sending someone to pick up drugs from an address off Florida Street the afternoon of Sept. 29, according to his arrest warrant. The memo, which Ardoin wrote soon after his arrest, was provided to the police chief and other department leaders in late December, a source confirmed to The Advocate. Half of BRPD's narcotics division was arrested or transferred. "We get callous to people passing away from addiction, but every single time it knocks me off my feet," she said. street value $7,200), -29 pounds of marijuana (approx. Port Allen Pelicans basketball team soaring toward fourth-straight state title, Sample duo leading Scotlandville into playoffs, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, Deputies bust drug ring, 3 people arrested and one person at large. WebOn September 19, 2021, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office detectives began investigating the theft of a John Deere "Compact Track Loader" piece of machinery valued at approximately $80,000. AUSTIN, Texas A scoreless tie was broken in the 9th inning with a three-run homer by second baseman Gavin Dugas, lifting top-ranked LSU to a John Jancek promoted to LSU special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach. Ronald Thibodeaux Jr., also arrested for possession, was found with five. Our agency, particularly our Narcotics Division, is working tirelessly to eradicate these operations., Deputies bust drug ring, 3 people arrested and one person at large. (WAFB) - A nearly two-year investigation has resulted in 26 drug-related arrests in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes. LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene gesture at float during Carnival parade. If the deaths continue on pace, 2021 could surpass last year's record number of 245 lives lost to drug overdoses, the vast majority involving opioids. News. East Baton Rouge Parish leaders and advocates discussed resources and initiatives to support those struggling with opioid addiction Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. A narcotics officer with the Baton Rouge Police Department was booked into jail Friday night, accused of stealing drugs seized as evidence and. In addition to accusing Acree of stealing evidence, Ardoin alleged other illegal activity within the narcotics division. EBRSO K-9, EBRSO Air Support, EBRSO SWAT, EBRSO Intel, EBRSO SCAT, BRPD SRT, ATF Task Force, DEA Task Force, and Iberville Sheriffs Office all assisted in the investigation. Coroner Dr. 'Frightening' spike in East Baton Rouge drug overdose deaths in 2020: Over 200 lives lost, Organization formed by women in recovery helps people with addiction without judgement, His fentanyl-laced heroin killed a Baton Rouge woman, police say. All rights reserved. WebMore than $1.3 million in heroin was seized in a multi-agency narcotics investigation in East Baton Rouge Parish, the sheriff's office announced Saturday. ", Email Jacqueline DeRobertis at jderobertis@theadvocate.com, At least 232 people died of a drug overdose last year in East Baton Rouge Parish almost twice the 127 fatal overdoses in 2019, which was the. Im so proud and grateful for all the work these investigators have put in to not only remove dangerous criminals from the streets of our community, but also weapons and a massive amount of dangerous and often lethal drugs, EBR Sheriff Sid Gautreaux said in the release. You have permission to edit this article. Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department documented the biggest drug bust in its history on Tuesday and officials expect Mexican cartels are to blame. Sch. After record-breaking year of drug overdose deaths, 2021 looks to be the same or worse. A memo prepared by Ardoin the narcotics officer arrested for stolen property and placed on administrative leave in December claims supervisors knew about the misconduct and even sometimes participated. "We want to help. street value $84,000), -13 pounds of powder cocaine (approx. WebSince January 2021, EBRSO Narcotics has conducted a long term investigation into the narcotics distribution network operated by Frank Beauchamp. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. Several of the highest-ranking detectives in the BRPD narcotics division are being reassigned to other positions within the department after t, "There are still too many questions at this time," Moore said. street value $160,000), 2.5 pounds of Fentanyl (approx. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said it raided six properties across EBR and Livingston parishes, including warehouses where deputies found grow set-ups inside. In response to an ongoing corruption probe focused on the BRPD narcotics division, a group of Black state lawmakers and leaders of the Baton R, Baton Rouge prosecutors have quietly started dropping charges against some defendants whose pending cases hinge on testimony from two detectiv, After local prosecutors dismissed more than 100 cases involving two Baton Rouge police officers recently accused of misconduct, the sheer numb, A detective with the Baton Rouge Police Department was arrested late Wednesday afternoon, his second arrest in recent weeks amid an ongoing co, When a friend texted Christopher Gregoire asking for some weed, he agreed to smoke with her and arrived at her Baton Rouge hotel room about 20, A third narcotics detective with the Baton Rouge Police Department is under criminal investigation amid a widening corruption probe that alrea, A former detective with the Baton Rouge Police Department faces his third arrest in recent months this time for lying in police reports am, A former narcotics detective with the Baton Rouge Police Department was booked into jail Wednesday for the third time in recent weeks, now fac. LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene gesture at float during Carnival parade. Over half a million dollars in heroin and crack and 19 different firearms were seized. Large heroin distribution operation in EBR parish busted, LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition, EBRSO arrest 3 after months-long investigation, one at large. We can't stand to continue to lose hundreds of our residents each year to this opioid epidemic.". The investigation into Acree started with tips from another narcotics officer facing misconduct accusations of his own. When asked by his colleague about the stolen marijuana, Acree said he was giving it to a friend who "also likes to use vape pens that contain THC" according to the warrant. When an officer loses credibility, "justice requires that every single case they touched be reviewed through that lens to protect every impacted person's constitutional rights.". Among them: Acree told other detectives that he would deliver marijuana to his friend, who enjoys smoking it. "It's hard to answer whether this case will be complicated by Acree. Sch. The sheriff's office said it discovered the drug ring after getting a tip from the Pike County Sheriff's Office in Mississippi. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH - Deputies have arrested three people, confiscated more than 3,000 lethal doses of fentanyl and nine guns in their latest attempt BATON ROUGE - Law enforcement says it is LSU releases statement after Olivia Dunne's viral TikTok promoting AI essay writer. Port Allen Pelicans basketball team soaring toward fourth-straight state title, Sample duo leading Scotlandville into playoffs, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, Deputies bust drug ring, 3 people arrested and one person at large. street value $490,000), - 4.52 pounds of black tar heroin (approx. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane. The other addresses were said to be a stash/distribution location, a "grow warehouse" and a "grow residence.". He claimed officers routinely stopped and searched Black people without probable cause, planted drugs on suspects and coerced prostitutes into setting up drug dealers. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane, Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Center offering health screenings and more this weekend. BATON ROUGE, La. Over half a million As Daniel Burch does sign interpretation, second from left, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, left, speaks at the lectern as Paige Harvell, holds a picture of her sister Ashley Harvell who passed away from opiods, right, watches. Detectives staked out the area and saw Patterson place a brown parcel box into a vehicle, which they followed back to his apartment, the warrant says. 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