Bogalusa man found guilty of distributing cocaine
BOGALUSA, La. (WGNO) — A Bogalusa man has been found guilty as charged following an investigation of drug crimes committed back in December of 2022.
According to the 22nd Judicial District Court, 48-year-old Kendrick Lampley was investigated by the Bogalusa Violent Crimes Task Force after they were informed that Lampley had been distributing drugs in the area.
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In an investigation, investigators reportedly videoed Lampley distributing cocaine at an apartment complex on two separate occasions. Lampley was found and arrested in September of 2023.
He has now been found guilty of two counts of distribution of cocaine. Sentencing per count is typically one to 10 years in prison, but due to Lampley's prior criminal history, he may receive a sentence even longer. His sentencing is scheduled for March 18.The Super Bowl three-peat eluded Bradshaw, Brady, Montana and Aikman. Now Mahomes takes his shot
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