The sheriff's office said it seized nearly 1,000 plants between the different locations in East Baton Rouge. The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office executed two search warrants in reference to a large-scale heroin and fentanyl distribution operation being organized in East Baton Rouge Parish, according to a release from the sheriff's office. February 2023 was the 10 th warmest on record in the Baton Rouge area, going back to 1892. The friend told detectives that Acree had given him between eight and 10 THC vape pens in total over several months, with the last delivery arriving about five or six months earlier, according to the warrant. "It's hard to answer whether this case will be complicated by Acree. Baton Rouge Police investigate the scene of a homicide on Spain St. Wednesday, January 27, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. He remains on administrative leave with BRPD pending the outcome of the criminal case and internal disciplinary proceedings. We want to be part of the solution. 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. During this investigation, After a Baton Rouge police officer was accused of purchasing stolen electronics several weeks ago, he sat down and drafted a memo alleging wid. LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene gesture at float during Carnival parade. 1 (Marijuana), Ramon Franklin (dob 6-21-80)Poss. 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. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore III announced in March that his office was dropping 640 drug and weapons charges filed against 115 defendants. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. Gov. street value $84,000), 13 pounds of powder cocaine (approx. 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. Coroner Dr. 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. Seafood restaurant on Scotland Avenue consumed by flames early Wednesday. 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. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 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. Press Release 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. 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. Half of BRPD's narcotics division was arrested or transferred. As of Aug. 12, there have been six overdose deaths in Pointe Coupee. Tonja Myles, left, speaks as people hold pictures of friends and family that have passed on because of opiods, right. EBRSO officials say , the warrants resulted in the arrest of Michael Anthony James, 49, for possession with intent to distribute schedule. (BRPROUD) An investigation by the East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit resulted in an arrest and multiple -2887 Cedarcrest Ave-2854 Fellsway Drive-Glennsade Drive-11011 Cal Road #78, -26524 Todd Drive, Walker-16945 S. Goodtime Road, French Settlement. All rights reserved. More 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 $240,000), 14 ounces of crack cocaine (approx. Some link changes in weather with body aches Gavin Dugas' 9th inning homer lifts No. 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. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. Sch. 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? Other attendees included people in recovery, advocates and families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses. The sheriff's According to his arrest warrant, Acree entered the BRPD narcotics processing room and opened a vacuum-sealed bag of marijuana that once belonged to Patterson, removed a small amount and resealed the bag with tape. An array of ballistic vests and firearms were confiscated during the arrest as well. street value $160,000), -2.5 pounds of Fentanyl (approx. street value $62,000)-19.71 ounces of Keef (high grade marijuana powder)-16.5 ounces of THC wax-310 ML of Psilocybin spores-254 grams of Psilocybin-26 vials of LSD (2600 dosage units)-5.4 grams of MDMA powder-9mm FN handgun-10mm Glock handgun-.380 Taurus handgun. Seafood restaurant on Scotland Avenue consumed by flames early Wednesday. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. 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. 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. Huge 4th inning powers St. John's past Southeastern. This is the second major bust to happen within the last two weeks in East Baton Rouge Parish. The Baton Rouge DEA Task Force and DEA Houston assisted the sheriff's office. Sara Wilson, Michael Fields, Vincent Hayes Jr., Jaylen Wheelock, Marquis Bradley, and Jermaine Drewery have also been arrested. Items seized at the EBR properties included: -$48,836 (pending seizure)-Approximately 920 marijuana plants-31.2 pounds of marijuana (approx. During the investigation BRPD located the victims decomposed body on the property where he was last seen purchasing and using drugs. EBRSO arrests 5 in $1.5M drug, weapons bust, (East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office), Convicted felon in possession of a firearm, 14 pounds of powder heroin (approx. Email Alyssa Berry at aberry@theadvocate.com. 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. ", 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. The emergency room visits involving drugs in 2022 have already surpassed each of the previous three years. WebEast Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office News EBRSO: Uncle G, 300, among those arrested during drug bust, trio facing charges including child desertion by: Michael Scheidt 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. WebAccording to the East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office, On December 16th, 2021, Narcotics Agents with assistance from EBRSO K-9 apprehended James and executed search Beau Clark, watch. Seafood restaurant reduced to pile of rubble after early-morning fire, Roughly 200 employees abruptly laid off at Electronic Arts' Baton Rouge office. So many of our communitys violent crimes, homicides and overdoses are linked to the distribution of drugs such as these. Caption. street value $7,200), -29 pounds of marijuana (approx. St. Johns batted around in Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Police say the investigations was designed to target illegal distribution of narcotics and sales of illegal acts. News. 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. The searches took place at 11550 Southfork Drive, Apt. 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. 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. 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. 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. Investigators noted in the report that THC vape pens were among the evidence seized from Patterson after detectives opened the parcel box and searched his Mid City apartment. Three people are still wanted by the Zachary Police Department. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane. The joint narcotics investigation involved Louisiana State Police, the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Zachary Police Department. 18, 2021 at 8:43 PM CDT Autoplay. street value $58,000), Bushmaster, Model XM-15E2S, .223/.556 caliber, rifle, Remington, Model 770, 30-06 caliber rifle (reported stolen), Hubei Jianghua, Model LH12, 7.62x39 caliber rifle, Century Arms, model RAS47,7.62x39 caliber pistol, FN Herstal, model five -seven, 5.78x28 caliber pistol, Smith & Wesson, m & P Shield, 9mm pistol (reported stolen), 15-year-old arrested in connection with Michigan Boulevard homicide, Woman arrested on charge of attempted second-degree murder, La. 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. This seizure comes on the heels of an EBRSO Narcotics seizure of more than $1.5 million in cash, Heroin and Fentanyl this past week. 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. HAMMOND, La. Tonja Myles, speaks about Brian Knox showing his picture and bio, who passed away from opiods. It includes some detailed accusations against Acree that were later corroborated in his arrest warrant. WebBATON 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. Sch. Attempts to reach him this week were unsuccessful. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. 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