Public Bulletins

Incident: Drug and Weapons Arrest with Money Seizure

06/27/2006
Location: 7052 Perkins Road, Perkins Place Apartments
Incident Date & Time: 06/26/2006, 3:40 PM
File Number: 06-41857
Investigator: Detective J. Lochridge and Sgt. J. Mistretta

On Monday, June 26, 2006, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division concluded an investigation into the distribution of cocaine and possession of weapons within East Baton Rouge Parish. The investigation culminated with the seizure of two ounces of cocaine, ten doses of Methadone, one Smith & Wesson Model 645 .45 caliber handgun, one Bushmaster AR-15 assault rifle and $22,161.00 in U.S. currency from drug proceeds. Wilbert Shelton B/M (08/18/1977) of 7052 Perkins, Perkins Place Apartments, Baton Rouge, LA was the target of the investigation and was found to be in violation of Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine in excess of twenty eight grams, Distribution of Cocaine, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, and Possession with intent to distribute Methadone. Shelton was subsequently booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for the above listed charges.

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