Traffic Stop Leads to a Louisiana Man Being Arrested for Heroin, Marijuana, and Firearms Charges
Published October 12, 2022
Traffic Stop Leads to a Louisiana Man Being Arrested for Heroin, Marijuana, and Firearms Charges
Louisiana – According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, on October 10, 2022, detectives from the Street Crimes Unit performed a traffic stop in the 5500 block of Stearns St and made contact with Matthew Marchand, 47.
Marchand was allegedly found in possession of.2g of heroin during this traffic stop, according to authorities.
Detectives returned to Marchand’s home and reportedly discovered:
- 16.7g Heroin
- 27.7g Marijuana
- Drug Paraphernalia including Cutting Agent
- $1,310.00
- 1 AR-style Rifle
- 2 Semi Shotguns
- 1 9mm Pistol
Marchand was discovered to have many felony convictions that preclude him from possessing a firearm and was arrested for:
- PWID Heroin
- PWID Marijuana
- Firearm W/CDS
- Felon in Possession of Firearm
- Drug Paraphernalia
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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