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5 days ago
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Alleged Baton Rouge drug dealer arrested after investigation
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A man was arrested after a drug bust in Baton Rouge on Wednesday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, deputies conducted a multimonth investigation into a suspected drug dealer, Johnny Richardson, 38. During the investigation, agents were able to identify a location in the 4900 block of Mobile Drive that is believed to be associated with Richardson's alleged narcotics operation. Agents managed to purchase crystal meth from Richardson. EBRSO noted that Richardson left the home before the purchase and returned immediately after. A search warrant was granted for Richardson's home and vehicle. On Wednesday, deputies conducted a traffic stop of his vehicle. After searching the home and vehicle, investigators seized the following: 6.13 ounces of crystal meth 5.8 grams of powder fentanyl (58 lethal doses) 4.5 pounds of THC edibles 29.8 grams of marijuana 159.5 dosages units of Amphetamine pills 122 dosage units of Alprazolam pills 5 dosage units of Oxycodone pills 1 dosage unit of Triazolam digital scale box of plastic bags money counter $11,302 Richardson was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of: two counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I drugs six counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II drugs two counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule IV drugs two counts of controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile possession of drug paraphernalia Richardson was convicted of unrelated drug charges in 2018. Louisiana bill on Baton Rouge blight moves forward More people speak out against Clinton tax preparer accused of fraud AI may cut drug discovery time, says scientific software leader Keeping pets safe in the summer heat: Local experts share tips May Street closures in effect, Baton Rouge residents concerned with traffic congestion Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Baton Rouge man accused of putting tracking device on woman's vehicle
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — An investigation by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) led to the discovery of a tracking device on a vehicle and landed one man in jail on multiple charges. Cory Theriot, 55, of Baton Rouge, was charged with one count of prohibited usage of tracking device(s), identity theft, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, and telephone communications; improper language; harassment. EBRSO started the investigation on the morning of May 23, 2025. Theriot is accused of illegally entering a home in an effort to reach a woman. According to the affidavit, the man allegedly continued to contact the victim excessively via social media and telephone. An arrest warrant was then issued for Theriot, EBRSO said. The woman took her vehicle to a dealership because Theriot appeared to know where she was earlier that day. An employee at the dealership 'found a stand-alone tracking device attached to the metal rear bumper cross support,' according to the affidavit. Police arrest man accused of March Baton Rouge shooting The victim stated that she did not give permission to put the tracking device on her vehicle. EBRSO was able to determine that Theriot was the owner of the account for the tracking device The Baton Rouge man was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Monday, June 2. Five arrested in Baton Rouge shooting that killed man on S. Harrell's Ferry Road Hot Wheels custom T-Bird blends 1967 muscle with pop art firepower Speaker Johnson: Trump 'not delighted' at Musk '180' on megabill Baton Rouge restaurants with steak on the menu for Father's Day Woman dies from brain-eating amoeba after using tap water to clear sinuses: CDC Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Sheriff: Nearly a dozen gang members tied to multiple shootings arrested in Baton Rouge drug bust, 1 at-large
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Nearly one dozen people allegedly tied to a gang in Baton Rouge have been arrested after a multi-agency investigation that spanned two months. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) says during April and May 2025, its Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit started an extensive investigation into a criminal street gang known as the 'Vultures.' According to EBRSO, members of the 'Vultures' are suspected of being responsible for numerous shootings in and around the Baton Rouge area. Coroner identifies man killed in Baton Rouge shooting Agents identified several members and several associates of the group, collecting hundreds of hours of surveillance on the gang. Authorities then determined that the gang was involved in a large-scale marijuana distribution operation. While under investigation, members of the gang were involved in a police chase in Texas. During the chase, the sheriff's office says the gang members threw a pistol that had a machine gun conversion device, called a 'switch,' out of the window. Other gang members were able to retrieve the gun but were stopped and arrested once they arrived back in Baton Rouge. Four members were arrested in connection with the incident and later released on bond. Deputies identified 11 residences that the gang used to facilitate their marijuana trafficking operation. Agents secured search warrants for the locations, as well as several banks used by the gang to hide their money. On June 2, 2025, with help from multiple divisions and agencies, agents executed warrants at the following locations: 3rd Street Hammond Manor Drive Apartment Court Joor Road 68th Avenue Stoneview Avenue 73rd Avenue (P&P Compliance Check) Pasadena Drive (P&P Compliance Check) Grand Settlement Boulevard Lockhaven Avenue La Margie Avenue In addition, Louisiana Probation and Parole performed compliance checks at two gang member residences. The following items, including drugs, guns, and cash, were seized, and several arrests were made as a result of the multi-agency investigation: 36.14 pounds of marijuana 78 dosage units of Tramadol 32 dosage units of amphetamine 15 dosage units of Lorazepam 1 dosage unit of Alprazolam 1 dosage unit of Oxycodone Digital scales $44,648 in currency Seized Firearms Springfield Armory 9mm handgun Glock 19 9mm handgun S&W 5.56 rifle Glock 31 .357 magnum handgun (3) Taurus 9mm handguns Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun Glock 26 9mm handgun Davis Industries .380 handgun SAR 9mm handgun S&W 9mm handgun S&W .38 special revolver (3) Palmetto Arms 5.56 rifles Glock MCD (fully automatic switch) Broderick Butler, 25 Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics (Affidavit Warrant) PWITD Schedule I Narcotics Possession of Schedule II Narcotics Resisting an Officer Criminal Street Gang Money Laundering Tampering and Fabricating (Felony warrant, Texas) Prohibited Weapon (Felony warrant, Texas) Cornell Brown, 24 Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics (Affidavit Warrant) PWITD Schedule I Narcotics Illegal Carrying of a Firearm with Drugs Illegal Use of a Machine Gun Criminal Street Gang Tampering and Fabricating (Felony warrant, Texas) Prohibited Weapon (Felony warrant, Texas) Delton Joseph, 25 Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics (Affidavit Warrant) Violation of a Protective Order (Affidavit Warrant) Illegal Possession of a Firearm by Person Convicted of Domestic Abuse Battery (Affidavit Warrant) PWITD Schedule I Narcotics Illegal Carrying of a Firearm with Drugs Resisting an Officer Criminal Street Gang Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Tampering and Fabricating (Felony warrant, Texas) Prohibited Weapon (Felony warrant, Texas) Xavier Lewis, 28 Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics (Affidavit Warrant) PWITD Schedule I Narcotics Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Criminal Street Gang Reco Andrews, 47 *At-Large* Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics (Affidavit Warrant) Criminal Street Gang Chandris Ferguson, 45 Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics (Affidavit Warrant) PWITD Schedule I Narcotics Illegal Carrying of a Firearm with Drugs Criminal Street Gang Gervea Ferguson, 27 *Already in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison* Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics (Affidavit Warrant) Larry Hardesty, 23 Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics PWITD Schedule I Narcotics Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Criminal Street Gang Resisting an Officer Valmie Brown, 59 PWITD Schedule I Narcotics PWITD Schedule II Narcotics PWITD Schedule IV Narcotics (2 counts) Illegal Carrying of a Firearm with Drugs Arionne Tackno, 23 PWITD Schedule I Narcotics PWITD Schedule II Narcotics PWITD Schedule IV Narcotics (2 counts) Delvin Andrews, 23 PWITD Counterfeit Drugs Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Jamaya Edwards, 19 PWITD Schedule I Narcotics Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Keondre Young, 22 Illegal Carrying of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Keymond Sandford, 25 *In West Baton Rouge Jail* Tampering and Fabricating (Felony warrant, Texas) Prohibited Weapon (Felony warrant, Texas) 'Disgusting abomination': Elon Musk tears into Trump megabill Judge extends pause of order invalidating Trump's tariffs Man tried to get witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump: Prosecutors Trump DOJ reviewing Biden pardons Gov. 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19-05-2025
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1 dead, 1 critical after shooting at apartments in Baton Rouge, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — One person is dead and another person is in critical condition following a shooting in Baton Rouge early Monday, May 19. According to EMS, first responders arrived at the Tanglewood Apartments on Hooper Road around 3:20 a.m. and confirmed that there were two patients. The East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office also responded to the scene. EMS stated that one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition, while the coroner's office was called for the second patient. The coroner's office says it will provide updated information as it becomes available. Multiple East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) units and police tape were observed at the scene. Louisiana First News also contacted EBRSO for more information about the deadly shooting. Coroner identifies person killed in crash on Thomas Road Vance: Putin 'doesn't quite know how' to get out of war in Ukraine Netflix steps in to save 'Sesame Street' 1 dead, 1 critical after shooting at apartments in Baton Rouge, officials say Cars for Newgarden, Power moved to back of Indy 500 field over attenuator violation LSU President William Tate leaving for Rutgers University Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
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1 charged in connection with stabbing that injured 1 person in Baton Rouge, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A crash involving an East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office unit led to one person taking themselves to the hospital on Sunday, May 18. A deputy was responding to a call about a stabbing victim when the crash took place around 7 p.m. on Coursey Boulevard. EBRSO said the deputy was driving on Coursey Boulevard when it crossed Airline Highway and hit a vehicle traveling northbound. They said the deputy was not hurt, and the driver took a personal vehicle to the hospital to be examined. EMS confirmed that they responded to the Goodwill on Coursey Boulevard at 6:36 p.m. and took one person to the hospital. An affidavit stated that the victim had life-threatening injuries due to a stabbing but is expected to survive. EBRSO confirmed that one person was arrested in connection with the stabbing. Chad Harden, 42, was arrested and charged with aggravated second-degree battery. The victim was stabbed in the forearm by Harden during an argument, according to the affidavit. Harden came back to the scene after fleeing and admitted to the stabbing 'after he was hit by a chair,' EBRSO said. Woman dead after domestic dispute in Baton Rouge, man wanted Los Angeles barbershop blasts 'Baby Shark' to ward off homeless Trump says he'll call for 'major investigation' into performers at Harris events 1 charged in connection with stabbing that injured 1 person in Baton Rouge, officials say Biden shares message after diagnosis: 'Cancer touches us all' Could Biden have known about cancer for some time? Urologist weighs in Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
