Troop L - NEWS RELEASE April 24, 2014 I-12 Traffic Stop Leads to a Possession of Cocaine Arrest Hammond - This morning at approximately 6:00 AM a trooper assigned to Troop L stopped a black 2014 Ford Taurus for a traffic violation on I-12 eastbound near Hammond in Tangipahoa Parish. The stop led to the discovery and seizure of approximately one and a half pounds of powdered cocaine. The driver, Clarence F. Drew (B/M 39) of Knoxville, TN appeared noticeably nervous during the stop. Drew would not give troopers consent to search the Ford. A LSP K-9 was requested and alerted to the vehicle. A subsequent manual search by troopers revealed 1.4 pounds of powdered cocaine. Drew was arrested for a traffic violation and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and booked at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite. The Louisiana State Police are committed to consistently providing the citizens and visitors of Louisiana a safer community through proactive traffic enforcement and cooperative efforts with local and federal law enforcement agencies. This is a testament to the dedication and daily commitment of the Louisiana State Police to enforce all state and federal laws governing the illicit manufacturing, distribution, sale, use and transportation of illegal narcotics in our state. Contact Information: M/T Greg Marchand Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Troop L Office: (985) 893-6236 Cell: (504) 650-5303 [email protected] LSP.org facebook/LouisianaStatePolice
Posted on: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 01:36:32 +0000