Alleged Baton Rouge drug dealer arrested after investigation
BATON ROUGE, La. ( Louisiana First ) — A man was arrested after a drug bust in Baton Rouge on Wednesday.
According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a multimonth investigation into a suspected drug dealer, Johnny Richardson, 38.
During the investigation, agents were able to identify a location in the 4900 block of Mobile Drive that is believed to be associated with Richardson’s alleged narcotics operation. Agents managed to purchase crystal meth from Richardson. EBRSO noted that Richardson left the home before the purchase and returned immediately after.
A search warrant was granted for Richardson’s home and vehicle. On Wednesday, deputies conducted a traffic stop of his vehicle.
After searching the home and vehicle, investigators seized the following:
- 6.13 ounces of crystal meth
- 5.8 grams of powder fentanyl (58 lethal doses)
- 4.5 pounds of THC edibles
- 29.8 grams of marijuana
- 159.5 dosages units of Amphetamine pills
- 122 dosage units of Alprazolam pills
- 5 dosage units of Oxycodone pills
- 1 dosage unit of Triazolam
- digital scale
- box of plastic bags
- money counter
- $11,302
Richardson was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of:
- two counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I drugs
- six counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II drugs
- two counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule IV drugs
- two counts of controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile
- possession of drug paraphernalia
Richardson was convicted of unrelated drug charges in 2018.
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