Caddo-Shreveport

Narcotics Unit

Cindy Chadwick, CSO Kacee Hargrave, SPD

318-681-0666 318-673-6932

For immediate release, April 08, 2004

Date: April 8, 2004

Drug Raid By Caddo/Shreveport Narcotics

The Caddo/Shreveport Street Level Narcotics Unit ended an investigation into reports of narcotics activity at 4705 Richmond Avenue in Shreveport. Agents conducted an undercover purchase of 28 grams of powder cocaine and placed an order for an additional 28 grams to be delivered. Once the second delivery was made, agents arrested four individuals on felony drug charges. Agents seized a total of 60 grams of powder cocaine, 11.5 grams of crack cocaine, 24.2 grams of marijuana, $1600.00 in cash and two vehicles. Arrested was :

Benjamin Laha W/M 01/04/83 4700 Richmond Distribution of Sch II

Jamey Burt W/M 07/26/82 100 Adger Distribution of Sch II

Marquin White B/M 01/19/83 8800 Coyth Possession of Sch II

Toney Smith B/M 08/14/71 600 Bringhurst Possession of Sch II

Sergeant B. K. Hall

Street Level Interdiction