GRANT PARISH, La. (UrbanCast: 11/3/2026) — Four people were arrested in two separate investigations involving prison contraband and narcotics in Grant Parish last week.
The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office reported two arrests following an alleged attempt to smuggle contraband into a federal prison. Meanwhile, a separate narcotics investigation led to two additional arrests in Dry Prong.
Two New Orleans Residents Arrested in Prison Contraband Investigation
A Grant Parish deputy discovered someone moving through the woods carrying a bag filled with tobacco and cell phones.
According to investigators, the individual planned to throw the bag over the fence of a federal prison.
The discovery led to the arrests of two New Orleans residents, according to the sheriff’s office’s October 26 announcement.
Larenzo Johnson, 30, of New Orleans, was arrested on a charge of taking contraband to a penal institution.
Paige Taylor, 27, of New Orleans, faces charges of taking contraband to a penal institution and possession of marijuana.
Drug Investigation Leads to Two Arrests in Dry Prong
In a separate case, the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office worked with Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) on a narcotics investigation.
The investigation resulted in the arrests of two Dry Prong residents on multiple drug-related charges.
James Transier, 42, of Dry Prong, faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, steroids, Xanax, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Tiffanie Byrd, 38, of Dry Prong, faces several charges, including possession of Suboxone with intent to distribute.
Authorities also charged Byrd with possession of Xanax, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Additionally, Byrd faces a charge of illegal carrying of weapons with drugs. Authorities also arrested her on an outstanding warrant.
The sheriff’s office reported the arrests through separate public announcements last week.
All four individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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