During this investigation, The Baton Rouge DEA Task Force and DEA Houston assisted the sheriff's office. '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. Video from the warehouse on Fellsway Drive, located off Monterrey Boulevard, showed a massive number of marijuana plants under rows of heat lamps. BATON ROUGE - Pennington Biomedical Research Center is Wednesday PM Forecast: record warmth to break with late week cold front. BATON ROUGE, La. Anyone with information should call 225-683-5459. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane, Wednesday PM Forecast: record warmth to break with late week cold front. 4 (3 counts)PWITD. A public defender has been appointed to represent Patterson, who has no prior criminal history in Baton Rouge, according to online court records. 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. 1 LSU baseball over Texas. Well above average temperatures will continue until a Wednesday AM Forecast: A line of storms will be here before the weekend. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane. street value $240,000), -14 ounces of crack cocaine (approx. Press Release WebDeputies bust capital area drug ring, raid warehouses loaded with marijuana March 17, 2021 11:36 AM in News Source: WBRZ By: WBRZ Staff Volume 90% BATON ROUGE - 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. The searches took place at 11550 Southfork Drive, Apt. During the investigation BRPD located the victims decomposed body on the property where he was last seen purchasing and using drugs. As a result of this investigation, EBRSO Narcotics with the assistance of EBRSO K-9, executed three-search warrants on Tuesday and discovered the following illegal items: $216,497 (pending seizure)7 handguns1 AR style rifle44 Fentanyl patches2,379 dosage units of Oxycodone806 dosage units of Oxymorphone103 dosage units of Hydrocodone1500 Suboxone strips (approx. Tonja Myles, speaks about Brian Knox showing his picture and bio, who passed away from opiods. (BRPROUD) An investigation by the East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit resulted in an arrest and multiple Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. She said the goal is to give churches the tools to provide adequate support for people turning to their religious communities, desperate for a solution to their own addiction or wondering how to help someone else. street value $160,000), -2.5 pounds of Fentanyl (approx. You have permission to edit this article. Other attendees included people in recovery, advocates and families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses. BATON ROUGE, La. By working alongside our local law enforcement agencies on cases such as these, we can help reduce illegal narcotics use across our state," said LSP Superintendent Col. Kevin Reeves. Well above average temperatures will continue until a Wednesday AM Forecast: A line of storms will be here before the weekend. This has proven deadly in a community that has been fighting an opioid epidemic for the better part of a decade. street value $7,200), 29 pounds of marijuana (approx. You have permission to edit this article. Mobile homes damaged/flipped over in Pointe Coupee Parish Baton Rouge Drug Bust. More than $1.5 million in drugs and cash were seized in a multi-agency narcotics investigation in East Baton Rouge Parish, officials announced. Although his three roommates were also home when the apartment was searched and one drove the vehicle transporting the parcel box, Patterson "claimed sole responsibility and knowledge of all THC scheduled items," Sgt. After BRPD corruption probe halts 100+ cases, will narcotics officers change who they arrest? An array of ballistic vests and firearms were confiscated during the arrest as well. Sch. But the warrant also includes somewhat murkier allegations concerning THC vape pens. While the overuse of prescription drugs and heroin marked the early days of the opioid crisis, Clark has seen more and more deaths where dealers either combine fentanyl with heroin or pass it off as another drug both with deadly consequences. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. "These numbers represent 245 of our friends, our neighbors, our loved ones," said East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. WebBATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) The Narcotics division of the East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office executed two search warrants on March 27, resulting in one arrest and Coroner Dr. Sixteen different divisions helped to bring this case to a close, including EBRSO, BRPD, and the National Guard. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane, Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Center offering health screenings and more this weekend. 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. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office reported a narcotics investigation involving multiple agencies resulted in five arrests and the seizure "I think the problem is the shame that's connected to being an addict or being an alcoholic is so strong that people don't want to ask for help anymore. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. 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. Caption. Citing data that show it often takes years or decades for people to achieve lasting sobriety, Myles said "that's where the faith part comes in." 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. Three people are still wanted by the Zachary Police Department. Firearm W/CDS (3 counts). 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. Ronald Thibodeaux Jr., also arrested for possession, was found with fivegrams of marijuana, items to start an in-home marijuana grow, illegal pills, and promethazine. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Center offering health screenings and more this weekend. The locations raided include the following. Seafood restaurant on Scotland Avenue consumed by flames early Wednesday. That timeline roughly matches up with Patterson's Sept. 29 arrest. Sch. During the investigation detectives conducted investigations of several suspects and several target locations, which are listed below. Some link changes in weather with body aches Gavin Dugas' 9th inning homer lifts No. 5 (Promethazine)Poss. HAMMOND, La. Detectives identified 74 year old Murphy Martin of Loranger, La as a suspect in the case. grams of marijuana, items to start an in-home marijuana grow, illegal pills, and promethazine. PONCHATOULA- It's one of the most egregious cases victims' advocates tell the WBRZ Investigative Unit they have ever seen, after a judge awarded full custody to How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Our agency, particularly our Narcotics Division, is working tirelessly to eradicate these operations.". 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, said Sheriff Sid Gautreaux. There were seven drug overdose deaths in both 2020 and 2021. Police say Bryan McCauley, Katrina Martin, and Bennett "B.J." As Daniel Burch does sign interpretation, left, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome speaks at the lectern as District Attorney Hillar Moore III, right, watches. Copyright 2021 WAFB. Chelsea Tullier Stewart died six months ago in Baton Rouge of a drug overdose from a mixture of heroin and the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl. Rochelle Daigle knows too many people who died this year from an overdose. Unlike with the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of people who lost their lives are 40 or younger. A second related arrest occurred atVape Town Vape Shop where Lovepreet Singh was arrested on a charge of Distribution of Schedule I Narcotics. Firearm with CDSPWITD Sch. Some link changes in weather with body aches Gavin Dugas' 9th inning homer lifts No. Baton Rouge Police investigate the scene of a homicide on Spain St. Wednesday, January 27, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. February 22, 2023. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. As Daniel Burch does sign interpretation, left, Tonja Myles, at lectern, speaks while, from behind left, District Attorney Hillar Moore III, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Coroner Dr. PONCHATOULA- It's one of the most egregious cases victims' advocates tell the WBRZ Investigative Unit they have ever seen, after a judge awarded full custody to How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? 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. Whittington were arrested on drug charges and found to be in possession of 459 illegal pills, 14.86g of Methamphetamine, 3g of heroin, 4.06g of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, as well as $701. "These individuals are no longer with us today. LSU releases statement after Olivia Dunne's viral TikTok promoting AI essay writer. 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. ", 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. 18, 2021 at 8:43 PM CDT Autoplay. You have permission to edit this article. Well above average temperatures will continue until a Wednesday AM Forecast: A line of storms will be here before the weekend. Web(WAFB) - A nearly two-year investigation has resulted in 26 drug-related arrests in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Local officials hosted a press conference Tuesday toaddress the trend and announce new efforts to help people struggling with addiction. There was a problem saving your notification. "Whenever someone is arrested, nearly all the evidence against them comes from the word of law enforcement," she said. WebUpdated: Jul 13, 2021 / 08:29 PM CDT BATON ROUGE, La. 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. street value $7,200), -29 pounds of marijuana (approx. 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. (WAFB) - On Saturday, March 27, EBRSO 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. Baton Rouge narcotics sting leads to 5 arrests, more than $1.5M in drugs, guns, cash seized, 40pounds of heroin, with an approximate street value of $1.3 million. 1 LSU baseball over Texas. He remains on administrative leave with BRPD pending the outcome of the criminal case and internal disciplinary proceedings. BATON ROUGE - Days after LSU gymnast and Wednesday PM Forecast: record warmth to break with late week cold front. Webebrso drug bust Michael Anthony James (EBRSO) By WAFB Staff Published: Mar. Huge 4th inning powers St. John's past Southeastern. Well above average temperatures will continue until a Wednesday AM Forecast: A line of storms will be here before the weekend. "We want to help. The warrants resulted in the arrest of Michael James, 49, for possession with the intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. HAMMOND, La. 616 and at a Storage Unit on Sherwood Forrest Drive. Beau Clark, watch. Read More. Many more criminal cases could also be affected amid an ongoing corruption probe focused on the BRPD narcotics division. The friend told detectives he was unsure where the drugs came from, but was aware that Acree was a BRPD narcotics officer who had brought him marijuana and vape pens on several occasions in 2019 and 2020, the warrant says. 1 LSU baseball over Texas. Lindsay Blouin, deputy district defender for East Baton Rouge, said she hopes prosecutors seriously consider whether this case should go forward. 2 (Oxycodone)PWITD Sch. So many of our communitys violent crimes, homicides and overdoses are linked to the distribution of drugs such as these. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Since Acree was arrested, four of his supervisors including the narcotics commander were transferred into uniform patrol, effectively cutting the division in half. Newly released pictures show missing man in downtown BR before his disappearance, Seafood restaurant on Scotland Avenue consumed by flames early Wednesday. 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. 1 (Marijuana), Ramon Franklin (dob 6-21-80)Poss. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. BRPD narcotics detective, already facing drug charges, arrested again amid ongoing probe, Convincing prostitutes to set up drug deals: The story of BRPD and its 'troll rips', Third BRPD narcotics detective placed on leave, facing criminal investigation amid corruption probe, Ex-BRPD narcotics detective faces third arrest, this time for lying in police reports, BRPD narcotics detective arrested for 3rd time, accused of lying on search warrant application. So many of our communitys violent crimes, homicides and overdoses are linked to the distribution of drugs such as these. Gov. Banks was charged along with twenty other individuals in connection with an extensive federal, state, and local investigation by the Middle District Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) aimed at a drug trafficking organization FreeBandz based and operating in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. According to the memo, Acree said he also brought the friend THC vape pens "because they are his favorite.". Coroner Dr. Rochelle Daigle, who co-founded the harm reduction organization Agape Angels and spoke at the press conference, said that she has been in the recovery industry for a long time and has never seen so much involvement from local partners. 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. The other addresses were said to be a stash/distribution location, a "grow warehouse" and a "grow residence.". 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. 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