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Woman faces drug charges after traffic stop in Louisiana
A simple traffic stop can become much more serious if a person is found with drugs or is found to be under the influence of alcohol. One woman knows this first hand. She now faces drug charges after she was stopped on Interstate 10 in…
Pot plants, grow lights found at West Monroe man’s home
As many people know, Louisiana authorities do not take drug crimes lightly. In order to maintain a “tough on drugs” reputation, they often will not hesitate to go after those they suspect to be in possession of illegal substances. One West Monroe man who now…
Lake Charles CAT Team investigations result in drug charges
The city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, does not take drug activity lightly. As a result, law enforcement officials have compiled an antidrug task force in the area. The Combined Anti-Drug Task Force, also known as the CAT Team, recently completed an investigation into alleged drug…
Louisiana man arrested for mail-order marijuana
Louisiana police take illegal drug use or possession very seriously. Being convicted of a drug crime can have harsh consequences, including expensive fines and possibly jail time. One man from Frierson, Louisiana, is now facing those consequences after police found him in possession of marijuana.…
Narcotics task force charges 2 Louisiana men
Two Louisiana men in two separate incidents are facing serious drug charges after being arrested by the same drug task force. Reportedly, the Vermilion Municipal Narcotics Task Force was responsible for both arrests. In the first arrest, a 57-year-old man from Maurice was taken to…
Man faces New Orleans grand jury on drug, weapons charges
The war on drugs in Louisiana is going strong. But regardless of the apparent zeal often exhibited by law enforcement, anyone who is accused of drug crimes in the state of Louisiana is entitled to certain legal rights during any arrest or trial regarding such…
Criminal defense for Lil’ Boosie set back, judge denies motions
Lake Charles residents may have been following the case of Torrence Hatch — better known as rapper Lil’ Boosie — who has been accused of murdering a man in 2009 and playing a role in several other killings. During his pre-trial hearing on Nov. 29,…
$800,000 worth of drugs seized in 2 routine traffic stops?
Drug charges in Louisiana are often announced with great fanfare. They usually come in the form of a sheriff’s department press release or as the result of an interview with a police spokesperson. We are often told about a lengthy investigation, sometimes involving cooperation from…
Federal drug charges for 13 men accused of heroin distribution
Louisiana law enforcement sometimes applies a long investigative process before filing charges related to drug activity, especially when police are seeking federal charges. From the perspective of law enforcement, the more evidence that is procured prior to an arrest, the easier it is to make…
Man accused of marijuana possession, violating parole
By law, if a person is accused of a crime, the innocence or guilt of that person should be determined based solely on the facts of the particular incident in question, not on any prior convictions the individual may have. Every case has to be…
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