SBSO ARRESTS SIX ON VARIOUS NARCOTICS CHARGES
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested six on various narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Earl Alphonso, 57, of Jupiter Circle in Violet, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute THC wax products, possession of a methamphetamine, possession with the intent to distribute psychedelics, operation of a clandestine laboratory, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, racketeering, transaction involving proceeds from drug offenses and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Angie Guerra, 42, of the 6200 block of Hopedale Highway in Hopedale, was booked with three counts of distribution marijuana and one count of distribution of THC vapes.
Summer Degeorge, 31, of the 1300 block of East St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession of THC vapes and possession of psychedelic mushrooms infused candy bar.
Jared Barthelemy, 37, of the 100 block of Bethlehem Lane in Pointe A La Hache, was booked with possession of marijuana.
Blayne Kobe, 31, of the 2100 block of Livaccari Drive in Violet, Jupiter Circle, was booked with possession of marijuana.
Eric Bradford, 31, of the 2400 block of Charles Drive in Chalmette, was issued a summons for possession of marijuana.
After obtaining information that Alphonso was involved in illegal drug activity in St. Bernard, Narcotics Unit agents opened an investigation.
Based on their findings, agents obtained a search warrant for Alphonso’s Jupiter Circle residence in Violet, as well as a residence in the 2400 block of Charles Drive in Chalmette.
During the course of the investigation agents recovered from the Jupiter Circle residence:
*Approximately 106 lbs of high grade marijuana with an estimated street value of $265,000
*218 packages of THC Vapes with an estimated street value of $5,000
*98 psychedelic mushrooms infused candy bars, estimated street value of $2,000
*2 grams of methamphetamine
*2,986 grams of THC wax with an estimated street value of $59,720
*23,776 grams of THC infused items with an estimated street value of $30,000
*14 firearms
*Packaging material
*Manufacturing instruments consisting of mixing bowls, measuring devices and blenders
*$10,995 in cash
Agents also recovered the following from the Charles Drive residence:
*171 grams of marijuana with an estimated street value of $3,420
*$336 in cash
All subjects were transported to the St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked accordingly on the above listed charges.
Sheriff Pohlmann reminds residents to call the Sheriff’s Office narcotics hotline at (504) 271-DOPE or 3673 to report suspected illegal drug activity in St. Bernard Parish. Callers can remain anonymous, and all calls will be acted upon.
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