| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4871 | 2016-02-15 | Troop F | Narcotics Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests in East Carroll Parish |
TROOP F NEWS RELEASE February 15, 2016 Narcotics Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests in East Carroll Parish Lake Providence, LA – Troopers served search warrants in Lake Providence today leading to several arrests along with the seizure of three pistols, several pounds of illegal narcotics and several thousand dollars cash. In late 2015, Louisiana State Police (LSP) narcotics agents along with the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office began an investigation in reference to several subjects in and around Lake Providence distributing illegal narcotics. On February 15, 2016, Louisiana State Police SWAT executed search warrants at two residences in Lake Providence. After securing the residences, LSP narcotics agents located three pistols, several pounds of suspected marijuana, over $20,000 in cash, and made two arrests. Louisiana State Police arrested 33-year-old Forest Gatlin Jr. and 33-year-old Steven Jackson, both of Lake Providence, on outstanding arrest warrants and for several drug-related charges. The East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office also located and arrested several people on drug-related warrants related to this investigation. This is an ongoing investigation and additional arrests are anticipated.Contact Information: S/T Michael Reichardt Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (318) 345-2810 michael.reichardt@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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