Alexandria, LA (7/31/2023) – Rapides Parsh Sheriff Mark Wood said RADE Agents arrested an Alexandria man for multiple illegal drugs and weapons charges.
Just over five pounds of methamphetamine, multiple firearms, and body armor were seized by the Agents of the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE).
Over the past few months, Agents had received community complaints of possible narcotic activity on Leon Drive in Alexandria. Agents identified the suspect as Brock Lennon White, 42, of Alexandria, as the possible suspect. Through their investigation, Agents determined that White was currently on probation for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon conviction in November of 2022.
From their investigation, Agents obtained a narcotics search warrant at a Leon Drive, Alexandria, LA residence. On Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, before the search warrant was executed, Agents were able to locate White and conduct a traffic stop, and White was detained and made aware of the charges against him. Additional Agents executed the search warrant at the residence, and a large number of narcotics, two 12 gauge shotguns, two AR-15 style rifles, an AR pistol, a handgun, a Mini Draco AK-47 style, several magazines, and a large assortment of ammunition and body armor.
White was arrested and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on numerous charges, including Probation Violation. White remains in jail at the time of this release, being held on a $550,600.00 bond.
Narcotics Seized:
Approximately 5.3 pounds of suspected methamphetamine
Approximately 5 grams of suspected marijuana
Approximately 35 suspected Alprazolam pills
Approximately 15 suspected Oxycodone pills
And an assortment of drug paraphernalia, including vacuum sealer, scales, packaging material, and money counter.
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. If you have information or would like to report any narcotics activity, you may do so by sending direct messages to the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RADEunit/.
Arrestee:
Brock Lennon White, 42
Alexandria, LA
Charges:
Probation violation
Improper window tint
Weapons: unlawful use,
possession of body armor
Illegal Possession of a stolen firearm
Six counts of Illegal Carrying of Firearm with Illegal Drugs
Six counts of weapon: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Marijuana 1st offense
Possession of CDS IV w/ Intent
Possession of CDS II w/ Intent 28 grams or more (methamphetamine)
Possession of CDS II
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