Alexandria, LA (12/12/2022) – According to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO), an Alexandria man was arrested for weapons and drug charges.
On December 9, 2022, Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Agents concluded a two-month investigation stemming from community complaints of fentanyl being sold from a house on Levin Street in Alexandria.
As Agents began their investigation, the suspect was identified as D’Markius Sendell Duncan, 35. Through their investigation, RADE Agents secured two arrest warrants for Duncan, both for the Distribution of CDS II (Fentanyl) and a search warrant for the Levin Street address. Due to Duncan’s previous felony drug convictions and firearms charges, Agents requested assistance from the RPSO SWAT Team to execute the search warrant.
On December 9, 2022, Deputies with RPSO SWAT executed the search warrant on Levin Street. Duncan was taken into custody without incident. RADE Agents located 19.6 grams of Fentanyl, 1.5 ounces of marijuana, and a loaded handgun while searching the residence. These items were found in what was determined to be Duncan’s bedroom. Agents also recovered $1013.00 in assorted U.S. currency found in Duncan’s bedroom.
D’Markius Sendell Duncan was transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center, where he was booked on several charges, including possessing a firearm by a convicted felon. Duncan was most recently convicted on narcotics charges in 2016 and is currently prohibited from possessing a firearm. Duncan remains in jail at the time of this release, being held on a $351,500.00 bond.
Agents say their investigation is ongoing and encourage the public to contact them about the narcotic activity.
The Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Unit is a multi-jurisdictional team comprised of the Alexandria Police Department, Ball Police Department, Boyce Police Department, Cheneyville Police Department, Forest Hill Police Department, Glenmora Police Department, Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office Lecompte Police Department, McNary Police Department, Pineville Police Department, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Woodworth Police Department, Grant Parish District Attorney’s Office, and the Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office.
The RADE Unit continues to target individuals suspected of trafficking narcotics in the Central Louisiana area. You may send direct messages to the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Facebook page.
Arrestee:
D’Markius Sendell Duncan, 35
Alexandria, LA
Charges:
2 counts Distribution of CDS II (Fentanyl)
Possession of CDS II (Fentanyl) with Intent to Distribute
Illegal Possession of a Firearm with Drugs
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Possession of CDS I (Marijuana) with Intent to Distribute
Contempt of Court warrant through the 9th DA’s Office.
