A 51-year-old Minden man with multiple drug warrants was arrested on May 19 after a standoff with police in the 600 block of Martin Luther King Drive, according to the Minden Police Department.
Samuel Earl Elkins barricaded himself inside a trailer in the 600 block of Martin Luther King Dr. Monday morning as officers attempted to serve seven active warrants for drug distribution. Police surrounded the residence and made a public address call for Elkins to exit. A woman exited the home and confirmed to officers that Elkins was still inside.
After continued unsuccessful attempts to call Elkins out, officers obtained a search warrant for the residence, which included permission to search for Elkins, narcotics, and firearms. The department’s Special Response Team (SRT) was activated and deployed gas into the home twice, but Elkins did not surrender.
Following a warning that a K9 unit would be used, officers entered the residence and located Elkins hiding inside. He was arrested without further incident and transported to the Minden Police Department.
A bystander at the scene expressed to an officer that she was impressed with how the arrest was handled without injury to the suspect or officers. The officer responded that the outcome reflected their training and use of available equipment.
During a search of the residence, officers recovered a Samsung phone in a black case, a Lorcin 9mm handgun, nine live 9mm rounds, and three prescription bottles containing mixed pills. All items were found in the bedroom Elkins was occupying.
A criminal history check showed Elkins was previously convicted of illegal use of weapons in a crime of violence and sentenced to five years on June 5, 2020.
Elkins was read his rights, booked on multiple charges, and placed in a holding cell pending transfer to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.
Charges include:
- Four counts of Distribution of Schedule I CDS (Synthetic Marijuana)
- Three counts of Distribution of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine)
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.