Sep 18, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An investigation by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office ended with the arrest of three people and seizure of drugs, guns and money. Charles Brown, 25, was charged with possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics (fentanyl), possession with the intent to distribute Schedule III narcotics (suboxone), possession of drug paraphernalia, distribution of Schedule II narcotics (fentanyl) and operation of a fentanyl lab. Jamari Chambers, 21, was charged with possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics (fentanyl), illegal carrying of a firearm with drugs and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. Elizabeth Billiot, 25, was charged with possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics (fentanyl), possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. Man in critical condition after jumping off interstate following chase, officials say EBRSO received word that agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration in Atlanta, "surveilled a narcotics transaction involving known Baton Rouge area polydrug trafficker, Charles Brown." The sheriff's office had known about Brown "distributing large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas," EBRSO said. During the ensuing investigation, Brown was under surveillance when agents saw him conduct a transaction with a woman, according to EBRSO. That woman was later identified as Billiot. A traffic stop was initiated, and a subsequent search of her vehicle uncovered around 2.2 pounds of fentanyl. EBRSO said they were able to get four search warrants "for locations utilized by Brown and his associates to facilitate their trafficking operation." Those search warrants were executed at locations in the 5000 block of Mapleton Drive, 700 block of Riverview Drive, 15000 block of Airline Highway and 10000 block of Old Hammond Highway. During the search, they uncovered a Hydraulic press, 1.25 kilograms of fentanyl, 281 dosage units of Suboxone, $2,280, multiple digital scales, blenders and packaging materials, EBRSO said. They also seized three guns including two that were reported stolen. The DEA, EBRSO and HSI Air Support took part in this investigation. Latest News Raccoon roundworm: What to know about the parasite that infected 2 in California Walker middle school given $405K grant for STEM-based program House awards Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal in history-making vote Baton Rouge celebrates work starting on 5.3-mile Plank Road restoration project Community leaders along Mississippi River want to keep products, water, money flowing through US
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