LOUISIANA — A man and a woman were arrested early Monday morning in Patterson on multiple narcotics and warrant charges following a joint investigation by the Patterson Police Department and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Police Chief Garret Grogan said officers executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in Patterson, where they seized several illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Branshekia Shantell Harris, 38, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and introduction of contraband to a penal institution.
Richard Jones III, 44, was charged with possession of a legend drug without a prescription and drug paraphernalia. Authorities said Jones also had two outstanding warrants through the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Both Harris and Jones were transported to the Patterson Police Department.
