St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests seven on narcotics charges
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests seven on narcotics charges
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested several individuals on various narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. A firearm and cash also were recovered.
Bernell Aisola, 31, of the 3600 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Lakura Major, 20, 3600 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Markall Swearington, 20, of the 7500 block of Briarheath Drive in New Orleans, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Izeah White, 24, of the 60 block of Patterson Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. White also was booked on outstanding warrants out of New Orleans for attempted armed robbery.
Jobey Bienemy, 40, of the 3600 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was booked with: possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile (3 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted person.
Crystal Lewis, 41, of the 6500 block of 4th Street in Violet, were booked with: possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile (3 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted person. Lewis also was booked on seven bench warrants out of St. Bernard Parish.
Donald Rabalais, 40, of the 100 block of West Casa Calvo Street in Chalmette, was booked with possession of marijuana.
After obtaining information that Aisola was involved in illegal drug activity in St. Bernard, Narcotics Unit agents opened an investigation. Based on their findings, agents conducted a series of search warrants on Monday, Feb. 8 on Golden Drive in Chalmette, Sheriff Pohlmann said.
During the execution of one search warrant, agents discovered approximately 23 grams of a heroin/fentanyl mixture with an estimated street value of $2,300, along with packaging material, digital scales and a small amount of marijuana.
During the execution of a second search warrant, agents recovered approximately 220 grams of high grade marijuana which was packaged for street level sales, along with approximately 15 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,500. Agents also recovered packaging material, digital scales, a semi-automatic firearm and $2,217 in cash.
A criminal history check was conducted on all individuals involved in the case, which revealed at the time of his arrest, Aisola was out on bond from an arrest in October of 2020 in St. Bernard for the distribution of heroin.
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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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal accident
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal accident
involving a four-wheeler and dirt bike in Poydras
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving two off-road motorized vehicles that claimed the life of a teenager this weekend in Poydras, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
On Sunday, Feb. 7, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies responded to a call for service following an accident involving a four-wheeler and a dirt bike along the Mississippi River levee near the 7500 block of Saro Lane in Poydras.
When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 16-year-old male unconscious and suffering from injuries he sustained when the dirt bike he was riding collided with a four-wheeler driven by a 13-year-old male.
During the investigation, deputies learned a group of teens had been riding motorized vehicles along the levee when the two teens crashed into each other.
The 16 year old was transported to University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The 13 year old was treated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries and was released.
The investigation is ongoing.
“We are saddened for this family to have lost a loved one in this way, especially at such a young age,” the Sheriff said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to them during this difficult time.”
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man on various narcotics charges,
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man on various narcotics charges,
shuts down clandestine laboratory
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a Chalmette man for operating a clandestine laboratory out of his home, and seized a handgun and a large amount of narcotics and cash, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Jake Tassin, 46, of the 3500 block of Pakenham Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, operation of a clandestine laboratory, felony conviction in possession of firearm, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Jan. 28, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmmann said, deputies with the Field Operations Bureau Patrol Division responded to a call for service in reference to a domestic dispute in the 3500 block of Pakenham Drive in Chalmette.
During the course of the investigation, it was learned one of the occupants of the home, later identified as Tassin, had recently acquired a large amount of illegal narcotics.
Based on these findings, agents with the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit obtained a search warrant for the residence.
During the search, Sheriff Pohlmann said, agents recovered 1.44 kilograms of heroin with an estimated street value of $143,000, 1.006 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $100,000, and 17 ounces of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $49,000, making this one of the largest seizures of heroin and cocaine in a single case in St. Bernard Parish in several years.
Sheriff Pohlmann said agents also recovered a handgun, $31,828.00 in cash, and manufacturing equipment and packaging material.
A criminal history check was conducted on Tassin which revealed he has an extensive criminal history consisting of numerous felony drug and weapons charges with three prior convictions.
Tassin was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison where he was booked on the above charges.
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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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies graduate from P.O.S.T. police academy
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies graduate from P.O.S.T. police academy
Four St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies graduated Jan. 21 from a 92-hour Corrections Division course in Peace Officers Standards and Training, or P.O.S.T.,St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
The corrections course, which helps better prepare deputies to work in a prison environment or Juvenile Detention Center, covers topics such as defensive tactics, booking procedures, report writing and the use of force lesson plans. Deputies also are trained in the use of pepper spray, which includes each officer being pepper-sprayed in order to learn firsthand about its effects.
The course, held at the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Training Center in Chalmette, was led by instructors Capt. Dennis Morgan, Lt. Kyle Brown, Sgt. Brandon Lewis, Lt. Jodie Couture, Sgt. Rosalyn Warren and Dep. Darlene Ricks of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division.
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies who were graduates of the class are: Dep. Jacob Johnson, Dep. Seth Kuchler, Dep. Roger Cox, and Dep. Jayson Serpas.
Dep. Kuchler achieved a perfect score on the POST Corrections final exam.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests two men for illegally firing a weapon in Chalmette
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests two men for illegally firing a weapon in Chalmette
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested two men for firing a weapon at a vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Chalmette on Wednesday, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Khristopher Lewis, 28, of the 4100 block of Frenchman Street in New Orleans, and Kyron Fazande, 19, of the 3800 block of Charles Drive in Chalmette, were both booked with illegal discharge of a firearm, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, obstruction of justice, aggravated criminal damage to property, simple criminal damage to property and possession of marijuana.
On Thursday, Jan. 28, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Sheriff Pohmann said, deputies responded to a call about shots fired near Delambert and East Solidelle Streets in Chalmette.
When deputies arrived on the scene, they located several spent casings in the 3300 block of Delambert and the 400 block of East Solidelle streets. They also came into contact with several subjects at a residence in the 400 block of East Solidelle Street.
During the course of the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau were able to identify the subjects as Lewis and Fazande, and confirm they exchanged gunfire with unknown subjects in a black in color sedan which approached them as they were walking down Delambert Street.
Based on information they learned, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence in the 400 block of East Solidelle.
Sheriff Pohlmann said detectives recovered in a shed located on the property a Glock 19 .9mm which contained an unspent .9mm casing and multiple .9mm unspent casings inside the magazine, and a silver .45 caliber Kimber firearm and magazine which was listed out of Jefferson Parish as stolen. They also obtained a clear plastic bag containing marijuana.
During the incident, an unoccupied truck parked nearby was struck by a stray bullet from the incident, and a car, which was occupied by two females, was struck with another bullet during the incident.
Sheriff Pohlmann said no one was injured in the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Citizens who want to share information with detectives about this incident or any other criminal activity pertaining to St. Bernard Parish or any of its residents, can do so anonymously through the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau’s new tip hotline, (504) 271-TIPS or 8477. Callers can leave a detailed message, and either choose to provide their contact information, or remain anonymous.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Chalmette woman
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Chalmette woman
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a 32-year-old Chalmette woman who has been missing since mid-December, 2020, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Tiffany Chatham was last seen in the Arabi and lower Ninth Ward areas where she is known to frequent.
Chatham is 5’1′ tall and weighs about 125 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Chatham is asked to contact St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Detective Sgt. Donald Johnson at (504) 421-2706, the Criminal Investigations Bureau at (504) 271-TIPS or 8477, or (504) 271-2501.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man for illegally firing a weapon
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man for illegally firing a weapon
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a Chalmette man for firing a weapon at a vehicle following an altercation with someone in the parking lot of a Meraux business on Tuesday, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Joel Anderson, 23, of the 3500 block of Jacob Drive in Chalmette, was booked with illegal discharge of a weapon, aggravated assault with a firearm and obstruction of justice.
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, at approximately 6 p.m., Sheriff Pohmann said, deputies responded to a call about shots fired near a business in the 2500 block of Archbishop Hannan Boulevard in Meraux.
When deputies arrived on the scene, the suspects involved had fled, but several spent casings were located in the parking lot.
Through video surveillance and eyewitness accounts, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau were able to identify one of the vehicles involved to be a silver 2014 Chevrolet Impala registered to Anderson.
During the course of the investigation, detectives located Anderson’s vehicle backed in the driveway of a residence in the 300 block of East Solidelle Street in Chalmette. Once in custody, Anderson admitted his involvement and to firing his weapon.
Sheriff Pohlmann said detectives recovered the .22 caliber handgun used by Anderson in the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Citizens who want to share information with detectives about this incident or any other criminal activity pertaining to St. Bernard Parish or any of its residents, can do so anonymously through the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau’s new tip hotline, (504) 271-TIPS or 8477. Callers can leave a detailed message, and either choose to provide their contact information, or remain anonymous.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrest two New Orleans men
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrest two New Orleans men
on various narcotics and weapons charges following traffic stop
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested two New Orleans men on various narcotics and weapons charges, and seized two stolen firearms following a traffic stop, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
John Edwards, 34, of the 12000 block of I-10 Service Road in New Orleans, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute Ecstasy (MDMA), possession with the intent to distribute Suboxone, possession of marijuana, possession of Percocet, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving with a suspended license.
Byron Williams, 30, of the 1800 block of St. Andrews Street in New Orleans, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute Ecstasy (MDMA), possession with the intent to distribute Suboxone, possession of marijuana, possession of Percocet, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Jan. 2, around 7:30 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, a deputy with the Field Operations Bureau’s Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop for no license plate displayed on a silver 2007 Chevrolet Impala near the intersection of Paris Road and West Urquhart Street in Chalmette.
During the traffic stop, deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the interior of the vehicle.
Following a search of the vehicle, deputies recovered marijuana, more than 330 grams of heroin with a street value of more than $30,000, 19 tablets of Ecstasy (MDMA) with a street value of $285, 28 packets of Suboxone with a street value of $560, 29 tablets of Percocet with a street value of $290, a digital scale, numerous clear plastic bags, and $755 in cash.
Deputies also recovered a .9mm handgun and a Diamondback Radical AR-15 firearm, both reported as stolen out of New Orleans.
A criminal history check was conducted on both Edwards and Williams, which revealed Edwards has several prior narcotics and weapons charges.
Edwards and Williams were both transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked on the above charges.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in Violet
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in Violet
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old male victim that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 3 in the 2200 block of Caluda Lane in Violet, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
The investigation is ongoing.
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