Two Arrested Following Narco Search in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Two individuals were arrested after detectives from the Baton Rouge Police Department executed a search warrant at a business located in the 9500 block of South Choctaw Drive on September 9. This operation was part of an ongoing investigation.
During the search, detectives confiscated marijuana, a handgun, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.
Arrest Details:
- Damond Williams, 32, was charged with possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance.
- Louis Smith, 47, faces multiple charges, including:
- Possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance
- Possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Authorities noted that Smith is currently on supervised probation for a previous possession-with-intent-to-distribute conviction. Williams has a prior arrest history that includes allegations involving weapons, drugs, and violent offenses, while Smith’s arrest record dates back to 1996 and includes similar charges.
The investigation is ongoing.
For further updates, you can visit WAFB’s official website.
