SBSO books three on various charges, including narcotics & cruelty to an animals

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office books three on various charges, including narcotics, stolen property and cruelty to an animals

A man was booked March 7 with possession of stolen property in connection with a residence burglary in New Orleans, as well as possession with intent to distribute various narcotics and aggravated cruelty to an animal, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said. Two women also were booked in the case, and a stolen handgun was recovered.

Keith Nellum, 25, of the 9000 block of Atreus Street in Chalmette, was booked with possession of stolen property, convicted felony possession of a firearm, second offense of possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm in presence of a juvenile, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, aggravated cruelty to an animal, possession of drug paraphernalia, and on an outstanding warrant out of Gretna for a traffic attachment.

Danielle Green, 30, of the 9000 block of Atreus Street, was booked with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile and aggravated cruelty to an animal.

Frandesha Davis, 22, of the 9000 block of Atreus Street, was booked with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile and aggravated cruelty to an animal.

On March 7, at approximately 9 a.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau received information about stolen property, taken during a residence burglary in New Orleans, being located at a home in Chalmette.

When detectives arrived at the residence in the 9000 block of Atreus Street, they observed a deceased dog outside the residence in an alleyway near the front door. As detectives came into contact with Nellum at the front door of the residence, they detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from inside.

Based on their findings, detectives obtained a search warrant for Nellum’s residence, where they recovered fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, digital scales, clear plastic bags and a stolen laptop.

Detectives also recovered a Taurus .9mm reported by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office as stolen, and approximately $4,000 in cash.

St. Bernard Parish Animal Control assisted in the investigation and believe the dog died of malnutrition and had been deceased for several days.

All three subjects were transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked on the above charges.

Sheriff Pohlmann would like to stress the dangers of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine and can result in an overdose and possible death.

“Due to its potency, fentanyl may be fatal if accidentally ingested or if it comes into contact with the skin,” the Sheriff said. “We will not tolerate people bringing these dangerous substances into our parish and putting the lives of our residents and deputies at risk.”

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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