Louisiana State Police Bossier Field Office Narcotics, in collaboration with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, launched an investigation into drug trafficking activity in Claiborne Parish in May 2024. Authorities identified an active drug trafficking organization and numerous suspects linked to the operation.
On January 31, 2025, multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants at several residences connected to illegal activity. Participating agencies included Louisiana State Police’s Bureau of Investigations, Patrol, Special Operations, and Evidence Control Unit, along with sheriff’s offices from Claiborne, Webster, Ouachita, Lincoln, and Columbia counties. Other agencies involved were Bossier City Police Department, Minden Police Department, David Wade Correctional Facility, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Marshals Service, and Arkansas State Police.
As a result, 15 individuals were arrested on various charges:
- Georgerick Ja Tedias Coleman, 34 – racketeering
- Rontrell Leaujuwun Sturdivant, 35 – racketeering
- Demontre D. Robinson, 35 – racketeering
- Richard Lavel Jones Sr., 54 – racketeering
- Dexter Terell Washington, 38 – racketeering
- Dedarain Kantrez Robinson, 37 – racketeering
- Alonzo Demario Jackson, 41 – racketeering
- Demond Maddox, 50 – racketeering
- Nicholas Richardo Willis, 34 – racketeering
- Derrick Dewayne Bradford, 37 – racketeering
- John Michael Jackson, 36 – attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Ashley Morgan, 39 – active Claiborne Parish SO warrant
- Fernanado B. Grider, 59 – active Claiborne Parish SO warrant
- Falante Pierre Hill, 41 – active Claiborne Parish SO warrant
- Jaime R. Rocket, 45 – active Claiborne Parish SO warrant
Detectives seized seven firearms, approximately $5,000, over 20 grams of crack cocaine, more than eight pounds of marijuana, and over a pound of methamphetamine. Authorities anticipate additional arrests as the investigation remains ongoing.
Louisiana State Police urges the public to report suspicious or criminal activity through its anonymous online reporting system at lsp.org. Officials continue to collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies to enhance community safety.