Louisiana Man Arrested Suspected of Possession with Intent to Distribute $15k Worth of Fentanyl and Other Drug-Related Crimes

Baton Rouge, Louisiana - A Louisiana man has been arrested suspected of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, powder cocaine, marijuana, and codeine pills, as well as illegal possession of firearms and drug paraphernalia.

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) reported that over the month of January, EBRSO Narcotics investigated Baton Rouge area fentanyl and crack cocaine distributor Kevin White.

According to authorities, over the course of the investigation, agents were able to conduct four controlled purchases of fentanyl from White. On January 23, 2023, with assistance from EBRSO K-9 (Patrol) and Uniform Patrol (Reserves), agents took White into custody and executed two search warrants at an address in the 11000 Block of Perkins Road and in the 11000 Block of Boardwalk Drive.

Kevin White, 33, was arrested suspected of Distribution of Schedule II Narcotics (4 counts, affidavit warrant), Possession with intent to distribute Schedule 1 Narcotics (Marijuana), Possession with intent to distribute Schedule 2 Narcotics (Fentanyl), Possession with intent to distribute Schedule 2 Narcotics (Methamphetamine), Possession with intent to distribute Schedule 2 Narcotics (Powder Cocaine), Possession with intent to distribute Schedule 2 Narcotics (Crack Cocaine), Possession of Schedule 2 Narcotics (Codeine pills), Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon (6 counts), Illegal Carrying of a Firearm w/CDS (6 counts), Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Unlawful Use of CDS in the Presence of a Minor (5 counts)

During the investigation, agents seized 7.5 ounces of fentanyl (approx. value of $15,000), 70.7 grams of methamphetamine (approx. value $1,500), 17.7 grams of crack cocaine, 7.2 grams of powder cocaine, 28 grams of marijuana, 8 dosage units of pressed fentanyl, 4 dosage units of codeine tablets, 2 digital scales, cutting agent (Manitol), pill press, Taurus .45 caliber handgun, Heritage Arms .22 caliber handgun, Taurus .410 handgun, Jiminez Arms .380 caliber handgun, Cimarron .45 caliber handgun, Springfield 9mm handgun (reported stolen through New Roads Police Department), and $459 in currency.

Authorities also indicated that five children under the age of 17 were present at one of the search warrant locations and DCFS was notified.

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said that a large portion of this case was made possible by the Fentanyl overtime funding provided by the State via Senator Bodi White.
Arrested

EBRSO K-9 (Patrol), EBRSO Uniform Patrol (Reserve Dy. Tucker), C.B.P/H.S.I. Air Support, LA National Guard Air Support, DEA Baton Rouge Task Force, and the Central Police Department assisted in the case.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.