Aggrostats

The investigation began in June of 2010, when detectives identified a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) lead by Derek Moss, (B/M age 44) of Marrero, LA, suspected of trafficking cocaine throughout the Bogalusa area. Moss, a native of Washington Parish, established Bogalusa as the DTO’s base of operation utilizing residents to distribute narcotics throughout the community. On February 19^th, 2011, Moss and several high ranking members of the DTO were arrested without incident resulting in the disruption of the criminal enterprise.

Through continued investigative efforts, task force agents identified 17 additional individuals suspected of distributing and purchasing cocaine through the organization. During the early morning hours of July 12^th, 2011, arrest teams from DEA, LSP, LA Probation and Parole, Washington Parish Drug Task Force, Bogalusa Police Department, and the Franklinton Police Department spanned across the Bogalusa area in search of the suspects. Authorities were successful in locating and apprehending 13 of the 17 suspects throughout the morning hours.

The arrested individuals include:

Sebastian Levi (B/M age 45) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

John Roberts (B/M age 41) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Darin Fields (B/M age 29) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Myrtis Dixon (B/M age 47) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Luther Whitten Sr. (B/M age 53) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Diana Ramsher (W/F age 42) – Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Oxycotin), Possession of a weapon in the presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of a CDS in a Drug Free Zone.

Russell Ramsher (W/M age 40) - Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Oxycotin), Possession of a weapon in the presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of a CDS in a Drug Free Zone.

Gregory Bickham (B/M age 41) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Larry O’Neal Cotton (B/M age 37) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Roderick McCray (B/M age 27) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Jada Owens (B/F age 46) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Roy Short (B/M age 36) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine) and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Johnny Robertson (B/M age 51) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine) and Possession of Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Detectives are continuing their investigation and actively seeking the following suspects:

Tina Jefferson (B/F age 26) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Randall Lavinghouse (W/M age 38) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Willie Holloway (B/M age 31) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Jason Cooley Jr. (B/M age 30) - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)

Booking photos for all suspects can be obtained from the Bogalusa Police Department.

The Louisiana State Police Narcotics Unit provides the citizens of Louisiana a safer community through proactive drug related enforcement and cooperative efforts with local and federal law enforcement agencies. Troopers enforce all state and federal laws governing the illicit manufacturing, distribution, sale, and use of drugs targeting local and multi-state drug trafficking organizations. Narcotics Detectives participate in several programs, including the Pharmaceutical Drug Diversion Program, the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) initiative, the Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), and multi-jurisdictional federal task forces.

Contact Information:
TFC Nick Manale
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Unit Troop L
Office: (985) 893-6250 Ext: 628
Nicholas.Manale@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org