Webster Parish narcotics officers and deputies arrested Jaquan Lee, 29, of Springhill after a traffic stop on Wednesday led to a significant drug and firearm seizure.
Lee faces multiple charges after authorities found illegal drugs in his vehicle and additional narcotics and firearms at his home.
“We were involved in a joint investigation with the Louisiana State Police narcotics unit, targeting this suspect,” Capt. Bobby Igo III explained. “Sgt. Josh McCormick initiated a traffic stop, and the vehicle stopped at the suspect’s residence where we received consent to search.”
McCormick, along with Lt. Coby Barton, Sgt. Shawn Jenkins, and Dep. Damian Christian, discovered a suspicious item in the vehicle, which Lee denied knowing about.
“We called for a K9 unit from Minden PD, and the dog alerted on the vehicle,” Igo said. “After obtaining a warrant, we searched the vehicle and found approximately 560 grams of marijuana. This led us to get permission to search the suspect’s home.”
At Lee’s residence, officers found more marijuana, a bag of white powder on a 9MM handgun, an AR-style rifle with extended magazines, and containers with pills.
Lee is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance Schedule I (marijuana) with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled dangerous substance Schedule II (cocaine), possession of a controlled dangerous substance Schedule II (Oxycodone), and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. He is currently held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center with bond pending.
“This successful arrest highlights the cooperation between the Louisiana State Police narcotics unit, the Minden Police Department’s K9 unit, and our narcotics officers and patrol deputies,” Igo said. “Collaboration like this is crucial in addressing drug-related crimes.”
This case underscores the effectiveness of joint law enforcement efforts in tackling narcotics distribution and associated offenses.