Man staying with girlfriend in Chalmette arrested for possession of $2,000 worth of heroin, a stolen gun, marijuana and being a felon in possession of firearms

A man was arrested with $2,000 worth of heroin, a stolen gun, marijuana and cash in a house he was staying at with his girlfriend in Chalmette, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Arthur McKinnis, 23, 3620 Jupiter Drive, had three-quarters of an ounce of heroin worth $2,000, two handguns including one reported stolen in Baton Rouge, a small amount of marijuana and cash in the residence when a search warrant was served there early Thursday morning, Nov. 21, the sheriff said.

Numerous agencies were involved in the investigation, including the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division, State Police and three federal agencies – the Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

McKinnis wasn’t believed to be selling heroin in St. Bernard Parish, the sheriff said, but allegedly was distributing the drug in other parishes including New Orleans.

He was on probation for prior convictions involving drugs and was being held in St. Bernard Parish Prison as a probation violator in addition to other charges.

The heroin was found in two locations in the residence. Also found was a cutting agent for the heroin to stretch its weight and value on the street.

McKinnis was booked with possession of three-quarters of an ounce of heroin with intent to distribute, being a felon in illegal possession of firearms, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of firearms while in possession of controlled dangerous substances.

He was also booked with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.