St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests two Chalmette men on narcotics charges
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests two Chalmette men on narcotics charges
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a Chalmette man and his nephew on various narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Robert Metzler, 57, and Jason Metzler, 42, both of the 2500 block of Trio Street in Chalmette, were both booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute oxycodone, possession with the intent to distribute oxymorphone, possession with the intent to distribute carisoprodol and one outstanding arrest warrant each.
After obtaining information that Robert Metzler was involved in illegal drug activity in St. Bernard, Narcotics Unit agents opened an investigation. Based on their findings, agents obtained a permission to search for his residence, Sheriff Pohlmann said.
During the investigation, agents recovered approximately 120 grams of heroin, 16 grams of cocaine, 27 tablets of oxycodone, 36 tablets of oxymorphone, 12 tablets of carisoprodol, with a combined street value of more than $14,000.
Agents also recovered more than $45,000 in cash.
Criminal history checks were conducted on both subjects, which revealed Robert Metzler has several prior arrests for burglary, theft and illegal narcotics out of St. Bernard and Orleans parishes.
Jason Metzler has several prior arrests for illegal narcotics out of St. Bernard and St. Tammany parishes.
Both Robert and Jason Metzler were transported to the St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked on the above 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.
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Violet couple on narcotics charges
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Violet couple on narcotics charges
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a Violet couple on various narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Godfrey Brickley, 40, and Dominique Narcisse, 35, both of the 2900 block of Stacie Drive in Violet, were both booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin and possession of MDMA (Ecstasy).
After obtaining information that Brickley was involved in illegal drug activity in St. Bernard, Narcotics Unit agents opened an investigation. Based on their findings, agents executed a search warrant Feb. 9 on his residence, Sheriff Pohlmann said.
During the investigation, agents recovered approximately 95 grams of heroin and fifteen dosage units of MDMA (Ecstasy) with a combined street value of approximately $9,800. Agents also recovered a digital scale and clear plastic bags used for packaging.
Criminal history checks were conducted on both subjects, which revealed Brickley has several prior arrests for possession/distribution of illegal narcotics out of Orleans Parish.
Brickley and Narcisse were both transported to the St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked on the above 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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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests seven on narcotics charges
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests seven on narcotics charges
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested several individuals on various narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. A firearm and cash also were recovered.
Bernell Aisola, 31, of the 3600 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Lakura Major, 20, 3600 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Markall Swearington, 20, of the 7500 block of Briarheath Drive in New Orleans, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Izeah White, 24, of the 60 block of Patterson Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. White also was booked on outstanding warrants out of New Orleans for attempted armed robbery.
Jobey Bienemy, 40, of the 3600 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was booked with: possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile (3 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted person.
Crystal Lewis, 41, of the 6500 block of 4th Street in Violet, were booked with: possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile (3 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted person. Lewis also was booked on seven bench warrants out of St. Bernard Parish.
Donald Rabalais, 40, of the 100 block of West Casa Calvo Street in Chalmette, was booked with possession of marijuana.
After obtaining information that Aisola was involved in illegal drug activity in St. Bernard, Narcotics Unit agents opened an investigation. Based on their findings, agents conducted a series of search warrants on Monday, Feb. 8 on Golden Drive in Chalmette, Sheriff Pohlmann said.
During the execution of one search warrant, agents discovered approximately 23 grams of a heroin/fentanyl mixture with an estimated street value of $2,300, along with packaging material, digital scales and a small amount of marijuana.
During the execution of a second search warrant, agents recovered approximately 220 grams of high grade marijuana which was packaged for street level sales, along with approximately 15 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,500. Agents also recovered packaging material, digital scales, a semi-automatic firearm and $2,217 in cash.
A criminal history check was conducted on all individuals involved in the case, which revealed at the time of his arrest, Aisola was out on bond from an arrest in October of 2020 in St. Bernard for the distribution of heroin.
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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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man on various narcotics charges,
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man on various narcotics charges,
shuts down clandestine laboratory
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a Chalmette man for operating a clandestine laboratory out of his home, and seized a handgun and a large amount of narcotics and cash, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Jake Tassin, 46, of the 3500 block of Pakenham Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, operation of a clandestine laboratory, felony conviction in possession of firearm, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Jan. 28, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmmann said, deputies with the Field Operations Bureau Patrol Division responded to a call for service in reference to a domestic dispute in the 3500 block of Pakenham Drive in Chalmette.
During the course of the investigation, it was learned one of the occupants of the home, later identified as Tassin, had recently acquired a large amount of illegal narcotics.
Based on these findings, agents with the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit obtained a search warrant for the residence.
During the search, Sheriff Pohlmann said, agents recovered 1.44 kilograms of heroin with an estimated street value of $143,000, 1.006 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $100,000, and 17 ounces of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $49,000, making this one of the largest seizures of heroin and cocaine in a single case in St. Bernard Parish in several years.
Sheriff Pohlmann said agents also recovered a handgun, $31,828.00 in cash, and manufacturing equipment and packaging material.
A criminal history check was conducted on Tassin which revealed he has an extensive criminal history consisting of numerous felony drug and weapons charges with three prior convictions.
Tassin was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison where he was booked on the above 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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