Suspected Louisiana Fentanyl Trafficker Arrested while in Possession of a Reported $20,000+ in Drugs
Suspected Louisiana Fentanyl Trafficker Arrested while in Possession of a Reported $20,000+ in Drugs
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office reported that over the past month, Narcotics investigators investigated suspected Baton Rouge area fentanyl trafficker Rashee Scruggs. Agents were able to conduct three controlled purchases of fentanyl from Scruggs. On September 19, 2022, EBRSO Narcotics Agents, along with Intelligence and K-9, executed a search warrant at Scruggs’ residence on Peerless Street and seized 7.5 ounces of fentanyl (valued at $14,000), 4.1 ounces of crack cocaine (valued at $4,000), 2.7 ounces of powder cocaine (valued at $2,500), 4.5 ounces of methamphetamine (pressed pills), 19.5 ounces of marijuana, 3 digital scales, $9,608 in currency (pending seizure).
Rashee Scruggs, 39, was arrested and charged with the following:
Distribution of Schedule 2 Narcotics (3 counts, Affidavit Warrant)
Possession With Intent To Distribute Schedule 2 Narcotics (fentanyl)
Possession With Intent To Distribute Schedule 2 Narcotics (cocaine)
Possession With Intent To Distribute Schedule 2 Narcotics (crack cocaine)
Possession With Intent To Distribute Schedule 2 Narcotics (methamphetamine)
Possession With Intent To Distribute Schedule 1 Narcotics (marijuana)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Assisting Divisions:
EBRSO K-9
EBRSO Intelligence
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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