Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana and Firearm seized during several arrests

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents seized more than an ounce of cocaine, as well as heroin, marijuana, other narcotics, and drug paraphernalia during the execution of a search warrant on July 27 at a residence in the 3000 block of Daniel Drive in Violet, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Frank Williams, 26, of 3015 Daniel Drive, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine (38 grams), possession of suboxone, possession of hydrocodone, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Williams was released from St. Bernard Parish Prison July 29 on a $20,000 bond.

Jared Lewis, 25, of 2818 Daniel Drive, was booked with possession of marijuana and resisting an officer. Lewis was released from St. Bernard Parish Prison July 28 on a $3,000 bond.

Edward Richard, 31, of 3106 Daniel Drive, was booked with possession of marijuana. Richard was released from St. Bernard Parish Prison July 28 on a $1,250 bond.

Quartraine Washington, 38, of 6414 Louis Elam in Violet, was booked with possession of marijuana. Washington was released from St. Bernard Parish Prison July 28 on a $1,250 bond.

Hope Hatcher, 33, of 3015 Daniel Drive, was booked with possession of marijuana. Hatcher was released from St. Bernard Parish Prison July 28 on a $3,250 bond. Hatcher also had an outstanding warrant out of St. Bernard for theft.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Brandon Major, 20, of 3015 Daniel Drive, in connection with the execution of the search warrant.

Major, who was not arrested on the scene due to medical issues and the need to be transported to the hospital, has outstanding warrants for possession with the intent to distribute heroin and possession of marijuana.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Major is asked to call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501 or Crimestoppers GNO at (504) 822-1111. Tipsters who call Crimestoppers can remain anonymous, do not have to testify and could be eligible for a cash reward.

In two unrelated arrests, Sheriff Pohlmann said, narcotics agents seized more than an ounce of marijuana, nearly an ounce of heroin and a handgun during two separate traffic stops.

Darren Bernard, 26, of 7018 Fig St. in New Orleans, was booked July 24 in Arabi with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana (55.5 grams), possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, safety belt required and improper equipment for an illegible license plate. A .45 caliber handgun also was seized from Bernard, who was released from St. Bernard Parish Prison July 25 on a $10,000 bond.

Howard Stirgus, 29, of 815 31st St. in Kenner, was booked July 28 in Chalmette with possession with the intent to distribute heroin (42 individual bags with a total combined weight of 20 grams), possession of marijuana, possession of oxycodone, suspended driver’s license and turn signal required. Stirgus was released from St. Bernard Parish Prison July 31 on a $15,000 bond.