Livingston Parish alleged gang members arrested after Bogalusa shooting, drug bust
According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, narcotics agents have been investigating a local gang known as the 'Motion Gang.' LPSO Sheriff Jason Ard said the group primarily engages in illegal narcotics distribution and street violence. The group is commonly found in Springfield, Ard said.
On March 21, LPSO deputies were contacted by Bogalusa Police trying to find Ivan Fletcher, 19, who is believed to be connected to a shooting in their jurisdiction. BPD investigators said Fletcher and his girlfriend, Maya Price, 23, arrived in an area for Price to fight someone. Investigators said Fletcher fired rounds into a vehicle occupied by five people, including a 5-month-old baby.
BPD issued arrest warrants for Fletcher and Price. Fletcher was wanted on five counts of attempted first-degree murder and Price was wanted on five counts of principal to attempted first-degree murder.
On March 24, LPSO agents conducted surveillance of the known hangout in Springfield. Fletcher was seen at the hangout and deputies followed. Fletcher continued into Tangipahoa Parish, where he was stopped on I-12 at the Hammond exit and taken into custody by Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.
Search warrants of the hangout and Fletcher's car were conducted. The following items were seized:
180 grams of marijuana
30 fluid ounces of Promethazine
4 dosage units of Oxycodone
2 dosage units of pressed fentanyl pills
2 THC vape carts
6 guns, including one that was reported stolen
$4,561
Additional arrests include Terry Finnely, 20, Dennis Mitchell, 19, Alyssa Theodore, 18, and two juveniles. Ard said more arrests are likely as the investigation continues.
'This is not the type of activity we want to see here. We're investing our time & attention into making sure gang members are not comfortable here,' said Ard. 'Gang-type activity will NOT be tolerated. We're watching. We're sharing information with our partner agencies. Citizens, see something? Say something. Let's work together to protect our community.'
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