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2951 2017-01-06 Troop D Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Two Texas Residents on Drug Charges

TROOP D NEWS RELEASE

January 6, 2017


Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Two Texas Residents on Drug Charges

CALCASIEU PARISH, LA – Troopers arrested two people from Texas for drug possession last night after a traffic stop on Interstate 10 between Vinton and Sulphur in Calcasieu Parish.

On the evening of January 5, 2017, Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop D stopped a vehicle on I-10 Eastbound about 4 miles east of Vinton for a traffic violation. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 50 bottles of promethazine with an estimated street value of $5,000.

The driver, 18-year-old Kolby Lena of Pasadena, Texas was charged with improper lane usage and possession of Schedule V narcotics with intent to distribute. His bond was set at $51,500.

The passenger, 19-year-old Tremon Washington of Houston, Texas, was charged with possession of Schedule V narcotics with intent to distribute. His bond was set at $50.000.

Both subjects were booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center.

Contact Information:
Sgt. James Anderson
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (337) 491-293
james.l.anderson@la.gov
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