LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE
Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent
News Release March 19, 2010 Suspected West Carroll Parish Drug Dealer Arrested
In 2008, Louisiana State Police and the West Carroll Parish Sheriff, Jerry Philley, began investigation into the illicit drug trade in and around West Carroll Parish. During the course of the investigation, investigators identified Dveil Freeman as a major drug trafficker in the area. The lengthy investigation resulted in agents purchasing large amounts of crack cocaine from members of Freeman’s organization.
Early Thursday morning, LSP Troopers, Sheriff Philley and other West Carroll Parish Deputies were conducting surveillance on Freeman and observed what appeared to be drug transactions occur at a convenience store in Monroe between Dveil Freeman and a suspect, later identified as Rickie Freeman.
A Louisiana State Police Trooper initiated a traffic stop on Dveil Freeman as he was driving a 2010 Ford Explorer north on LA 594 at 60 mph in a 55 mph zone. Freeman refused to stop for troopers and a short chase ensued before Freeman crashed his vehicle. Freeman then attempted to resist arrest, but was quickly subdued by troopers and deputies.
The investigators involved ultimately located approximately nine pounds of cocaine; 1,175 dosage units of meth based ecstasy; and approximately nine thousand dollars in cash following the arrest.
Investigators also arrested Rickie Freeman after observing the apparent transaction.
Dveil Freeman was booked at the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center for speeding, improper lane use, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, resisting arrest by flight and simple escape.
Rickie Freeman was booked at the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, possession of methamphetamines with intent distribute, conspiracy to distribute methamphetamines, and transactions involving drug proceeds.
Contact Information,
Trooper First Class Mark Dennis
Louisiana State Police
Troop F Public Affairs
Office: (318) 345-2810
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