Boyce, La. (August 23, 2025) — Just after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, a K-9 Deputy with the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Unit stopped a vehicle traveling south on Interstate 49 near mile marker 93 for a traffic violation.
The driver was identified as Jermaine Dorsey, 47, of Alexandria, and the passenger as Kyren Kentrell Dixon, 29, also of Alexandria. According to RADE, the deputy immediately smelled burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. When questioned, Dorsey admitted there were illegal narcotics inside and gave verbal consent to search.
The search revealed a small amount of marijuana in the center console and, more critically, approximately 5.8 pounds of fentanyl concealed in a bag on the rear floorboard. Officials emphasized the public danger, noting that this amount equates to more than 1.3 million potential lethal doses if pure.
Both men were arrested without incident and transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center.
Charges Filed
- Jermaine Dorsey, 47, Alexandria
- Possession of CDS II (Fentanyl) with Intent to Distribute
- Possession of CDS I (Marijuana)
- Improper Window Tint
- No License Plate Light
- Kyren Kentrell Dixon, 29, Alexandria
- Possession of CDS II (Fentanyl) with Intent to Distribute
- Possession of CDS I (Marijuana)
Bond was set at $100,700 for Dorsey and $100,500 for Dixon. Dorsey was released the same day, and Dixon was released the following day.
Ongoing RADE Investigation
The RADE Unit confirmed the case remains under investigation. RADE is a multi-jurisdictional task force including the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Alexandria Police Department, Pineville Police Department, surrounding town agencies, district attorneys, Louisiana Probation and Parole, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force.
The RADE Unit continues to target narcotics trafficking in Central Louisiana. Anyone with information is encouraged to send tips directly to the RADE Facebook page: facebook.com/RADEunit.
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