Louisiana Man Sent to Prison for More Than 3 Years for Drug Trafficking
Share This
Louisiana Man Sent to Prison for More Than 3 Years for Drug Trafficking
Bernard pled guilty on December 10, 2019. Evidence introduced in court revealed that from January through June 2019, Bernard purchased methamphetamine from a co-defendant in this case approximately once per week, with each transaction involving quantities of one ounce to one pound. He would then sell the methamphetamine for profit.
This prosecution is part of a larger investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration through its Southwest Louisiana HIDTA Task Force and Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Forces. The Louisiana State Police Narcotics Division initiated the investigation, and Special Agents with DEA, as well as Task Force Officers assigned to the Southwest Louisiana HIDTA Task Force, completed the investigation. In addition to the above conviction and sentence, the investigation resulted in the dismantling of a drug trafficking organization in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert C. Abendroth prosecuted the case.
Lane Closures in Westlake on LA 378 at Philips Road January 21
LADOTD announced that LA 378 (Davis Road) at Philips Road will have alternating lane closures Thursday, January 21, 2021.
Westlake Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sex Crimes Involving Juveniles
A Westlake man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex crimes involving juveniles.
Louisiana Department of Health Encourages Retired Medical Providers to Volunteer as COVID-19 Vaccinators
To boost the speed of administering COVID-19 vaccines to the community, the Louisiana Department of Health is encouraging retired medical providers to help put shots in arms.