Franklinton, LA (10/26/2023) – The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) Narcotics Division reported that 90 pounds of marijuana were seized, and one man was arrested.
Sheriff Jason Ard says, ‘During that traffic stop, Agents were able to identify a suspect – 25-year-old Jordan Barnes of Franklinton, Louisiana. Based on evidence at that scene, Narcotics Agents could then secure a search warrant for Barnes’ residence in Satsuma.’
Agents seized the following during the scope of the investigation:
- 1. Approximately 90lbs of marijuana
- 2. 5.56 caliber AR-style pistol
- 3. Glock 19 9mm
- 4. 2021 Dodge Charger Hell Cat (pending seizure)
- 5. 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (pending seizure)
Sheriff Ard says, ‘This was a team effort by LPSO Narcotics, Burglary, Criminal Patrol & Detectives. What we’ve all seen here lately is the mixing of these drugs with fentanyl & other chemicals – some in lethal amounts – leading to overdoses & deaths. We’ll keep fighting to keep these drugs off of our streets.’
Investigation is ongoing.
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