Two From Louisiana Arrested in Connection with More than 1,000 Lethal Doses of Fentanyl, Heroin, and 14 Weapons
Two From Louisiana Arrested in Connection with More than 1,000 Lethal Doses of Fentanyl, Heroin, and 14 Weapons
Louisiana – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office reported on September 22, 2022, that using state funding recently appropriated by Senator Mack “Bodi” White, District 6, to combat Fentanyl-trafficking in the parish, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents and participating partners conducted an investigation into the drug-trafficking activities of Damond Williams and Kadarrine Williams. Multiple arrests were made as a result of the investigation, as well as the recovery of roughly $45,000 in Fentanyl and Heroin and 14 weapons.
“I’m proud of the hard work by our Narcotics division and all those that assisted in this investigation that resulted in removing deadly drugs, criminals, and weapons off our community streets,” EBR Sheriff Sid Gautreaux said. “These types of investigations are a big step at making the parish safer. I’m so appreciative for the funding allocated by Senator White allowing us to dedicate more resources to go after these high-level traffickers who play a prominent role in violent crimes in our area.”
“This is a highly-lethal drug that is killing people in East Baton Rouge Parish at an alarming rate,” Senator White said. “I have heard of too many families broken due to the deadly impact of this drug on our community streets. I felt like it was imperative that we dedicate the funds needed to our local law enforcement in order to combat this epidemic. I am pleased to see that it is quickly yielding results that will save lives.”
“I am pleased that our officers were able to be a part of the collaborative effort to get this poisonous drug off the streets of our community,” Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran said. “I am committed to continuing these efforts with the EBR Sheriff’s Office to keep our city safe.”
The two-month investigation resulted in search warrants for four locations.
On September 21, 2022, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents with the assistance of East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office SWAT, SCAT, K-9, Uniform Patrol, Intel, Zachary PD CID, and Central PD executed all four search warrants.
The following arrests and seizures were a result of this investigation:
Narcotics and Currency
- 1.25 pounds of Fentanyl/Heroin mixture (Approx. street value $45,000)/(approx. 1,132 lethal dosages of Fentanyl/heroin)
- 13 pounds of marijuana (Approx. street value $26,000)
- 1 pound of marijuana edibles (approx.)
- 147 dosage units of Oxycodone (approx. street value $4,000)
- 2 dosage units of Xanax
- $12,448 (pending seizure)
Firearms
- 7 Semi-automatic handguns
- 6 Semi-automatic rifles
- 1 pump shotgun
- Over 1000 rounds of ammunition
- Numerous high-capacity magazines
The following individuals were arrested and booked:
Damond Williams, 28
Distribution of Schedule I (Marijuana)/(Affidavit Warrant)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Fentanyl)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Marijuana)
Possession of a Firearm with CDS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Kadarrine Williams, 29
Distribution of Schedule I (Marijuana)/(Affidavit Warrant)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Fentanyl)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Marijuana)
Possession of a Firearm with CDS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Dewayne Grace (6/1/93)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Oxycodone)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule IV (Xanax)
Brandon Williams (12-31-81)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Marijuana)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (THC Edibles)
Possession of a Firearm with CDS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Assisting Divisions
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office SWAT
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office SCAT
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office K-9
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Intel
DEA Task Force
Central Police Department
Zachary Police Department
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Dispatch
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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