St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrest Chalmette man for possession…

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrest Chalmette man for possession
with intent to distribute narcotics, seize drugs and six firearms

Following an undercover investigation conducted by the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, a Chalmette man was arrested for possession with the intent to distribute various narcotics, and six firearms were recovered, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Jamie Johnson, 47, of the 1900 block of Lisa Street in Chalmette, was booked Jan. 28 with possession with the intent to distribute suboxone, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute amphetamine, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

After agents learned Johnson was distributing illegal narcotics in St. Bernard Parish, Sheriff Pohlmann said, the investigation led them to his residence where they recovered 31 packs of suboxone, as well as cocaine, heroin, amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, syringes and clear plastic baggies.

The Sheriff said agents also recovered three handguns – a .40 caliber Magnum Research Baby Eagle, a .22 caliber Beretta 21 Bobcat and a .40 caliber Taurus Slim, and three rifles – two .22 caliber Remington 597s and a .7mm Harrington and Richardson.

Johnson was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison where he was booked. He was released Feb. 1 on a $60,000 bond.

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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