BATON ROUGE - Days after LSU gymnast and Wednesday PM Forecast: record warmth to break with late week cold front. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office seized more than $1.5 million in cash and drugs, 12 guns, and four ballistic vests 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. Approximately $90,577 worth of illegal drugs, along with 21 illegal firearms,wereseized as part of the investigation. ", 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. Anyone with information should call 225-683-5459. 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. Beau Clark, and BRPD Chief Murphy Paul, watch. 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. LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene gesture at float during Carnival parade. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. WebBATON ROUGE - Eight people are now behind bars after a months-long investigation into a drug trafficking operation in the Zion City area of Baton Rouge. Myles also helped facilitate a separate presentation earlier Tuesday morning that was hosted by Capital Area Human Services and aimed at educating local religious leaders about the signs of addiction and available treatment options and support services in and around Baton Rouge. Patterson, 25, was released on $17,500 bond not long after his arrest. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. 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.". St. Johns batted around in Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Tonja Myles, speaks about Brian Knox showing his picture and bio, who passed away from opiods. Since Acree was arrested, four of his supervisors including the narcotics commander were transferred into uniform patrol, effectively cutting the division in half. St. Johns batted around in Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. 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. District Attorney Hillar Moore III, at lectern speaks while, from behind left, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Tonja Myles, and Coroner Dr. 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. 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. He noted that most narcotics detectives have a high volume of arrests because of the nature of their job. 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. WebEast Baton Rouge Parish leaders and advocates discussed resources and initiatives to support those struggling with opioid addiction Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021, in Baton Rouge, 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. Coroner Dr. LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene gesture at float during Carnival parade. Web(WAFB) - A nearly two-year investigation has resulted in 26 drug-related arrests in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane. All rights reserved. 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. Newly released pictures show missing man in downtown BR before his disappearance, Seafood restaurant on Scotland Avenue consumed by flames early Wednesday. (WAFB) - On Saturday, March 27, EBRSO Narcotics executed two search warrants in reference to a large heroin/fentanyl distribution being operated in East Baton Rouge parish. 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? 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. Some link changes in weather with body aches Gavin Dugas' 9th inning homer lifts No. 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. As Daniel Burch does sign interpretation, left, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome laughs while showing her mask after an announcement reminding library patrons to wear their masks. A public defender has been appointed to represent Patterson, who has no prior criminal history in Baton Rouge, according to online court records. WebSince January 2021, EBRSO Narcotics has conducted a long term investigation into the narcotics distribution network operated by Frank Beauchamp. street value $160,000), 2.5 pounds of Fentanyl (approx. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. Huge 4th inning powers St. John's past Southeastern. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane, Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Center offering health screenings and more this weekend. Our agency, particularly our Narcotics Division, is working tirelessly to eradicate these operations.. 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. While officials agreed law enforcement cannot arrest their way out of the problem, East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore III said his office seeks to hold dealers accountable. 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. "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 warrant mentions other detectives who assisted with the investigation, but court records do not indicate whether Acree was one of them. Available resources range from medication assisted treatment and counseling to clean needles and Narcan, all aimed at saving lives. 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. 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. After a Baton Rouge police officer was accused of purchasing stolen electronics several weeks ago, he sat down and drafted a memo alleging wid. 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. The "overwhelming culprit" is the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl, which has dominated the drug scene in Baton Rouge in recent years, according to Clark. 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. Seafood restaurant on Scotland Avenue consumed by flames early Wednesday. 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. The increase was especially pronounced among women of color. 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. Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Center offering health screenings and more this weekend. Sara Wilson, Michael Fields, Vincent Hayes Jr., Jaylen Wheelock, Marquis Bradley, and Jermaine Drewery have also been arrested. HAMMOND, La. prostitution by massage and money laundering. John Bel Edwards proposes raising minimum wage to $10 an hour for state workers, Shreveport police arrest home invasion suspect. Rochelle Daigle knows too many people who died this year from an overdose. But the warrant also includes somewhat murkier allegations concerning THC vape pens. Police say the investigations was designed to target illegal distribution of narcotics and sales of illegal acts. 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. "Eliminating the illegal use and sale of narcotics in our communities is something state police is committed to. 1 LSU baseball over Texas. Local officials hosted a press conference Tuesday toaddress the trend and announce new efforts to help people struggling with addiction. According to EBRSO, 40 pounds of heroin, 2.4 pounds of Fentanyl, over 1, 000 pressed heroin pills, 4.8 pounds of suspected synthetic cutting agents, hydraulic Kilo heroin press were seized from the locations. Sch. Press Release Read More. The officers could end up on what prosecutors call a "Brady list" of cops considered untruthful or otherwise untrustworthy information that prosecutors would have to disclose to defense attorneys in the future. St. Johns batted around in Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. 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. 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. 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. A total of seven search warrants were obtained and executed, and the agencies that participated in the investigation included Zachary PD Detectives/ Narcotics, LSP Narcotics, LSP Fugitive Team, DELTA Narcotics Task Force, and EBRSO SWAT. Baton Rouge drug bust nets $1.3M in heroin, EBRSO says; other drugs, gun also seized. The "Whenever You Are Ready" initiative provides push cards that list contact information for substance abuse treatment; "Ride or Die" will help transport people to treatment facilities; and, on "Sober Saturdays," outreach teams will dispatch to hotspot neighborhoods to directly connect with people seeking treatment and resources. LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene gesture at float during Carnival parade. Gov. "It's hard to answer whether this case will be complicated by Acree. After BRPD corruption probe halts 100+ cases, will narcotics officers change who they arrest? 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. 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. The joint narcotics investigation involved Louisiana State Police, the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Zachary Police Department. 2 (Hydrocodone)Poss. Copyright 2021 WAFB. "Whenever someone is arrested, nearly all the evidence against them comes from the word of law enforcement," she said. LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene gesture at float during Carnival parade, Man found guilty of murder for 2018 party shooting. 5 (Promethazine)Poss. The other addresses were said to be a stash/distribution location, a "grow warehouse" and a "grow residence.". (WAFB) - A nearly two-year investigation has resulted in 26 drug-related arrests in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Already, 22 people have died from an overdose this year, withtoxicology screens still pending for upwards of 20 more, according to East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. William "Beau" Clark. You have permission to edit this article. 1 LSU baseball over Texas. As Daniel Burch does sign interpretation, left, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome speaks at the lectern as District Attorney Hillar Moore III, right, watches. 27, 2021 at 1:35 PM PDT BATON ROUGE, La. I (Fentanyl) and possession with intent to distribute schedule I (Heroin). The agency, which is the largest government-funded provider of mental health and addiction services in the region, has developed a toolkit for churches to better help their members affected by addiction. 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 (WAFB) - On Saturday, March 27, EBRSO Ronald Thibodeaux Jr., also arrested for possession, was found with five. 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. 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. Unlike with the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of people who lost their lives are 40 or younger. The joint narcotics investigation involved grams of marijuana, items to start an in-home marijuana grow, illegal pills, and promethazine. Then came an unexpected turn of events: BRPD narcotics officer Jason Acree was accused of stealing some of the drugs confiscated from the sting and giving them to his friend. 2 (2 counts)Poss. Email Lea Skene at lskene@theadvocate.com. 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. According to the memo, Acree said he also brought the friend THC vape pens "because they are his favorite.". 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