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Morgan City Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges

by KQKInews
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Derrick Leonard, 46 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: Freret St. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐋𝐚, 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 6/7/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 @ 9:34 A.M.

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬: Possession SCH I CDS W-I-T-D
(MDMA)
Possession SCH II CDS W-I-T-D
(Methamphetamine)
Possession SCH I CDS W-I-T-D
(Marijuana)
Possession of SCH III CDS W-I-T-D
(Buprenorphine)
Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By Convicted Felon
Illegal Possession of a Stolen
Firearm
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Violation of Uniform CDS Law
(Drug Free Zone)
Illegal use of CDS in presence of a
Juvenile

The Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division began an investigation into the illicit sales of narcotics from a residence in the area of Freret St. Derrick Leonard was identified as the suspect in the investigation.

On June 7, 2024, Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department along with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on the residence.

According to reports, a search produced suspected MDMA, Methamphetamine, Marijuana, Buprenorphine and a firearm along with items of Paraphernalia. Investigators uncovered evidence the illicit drugs were destined for sale. During the investigation the firearm that was located was found to be stole n. A check of Leonard’s criminal history revealed that he was in fact a convicted felon which prohibits him from possessing a firearm.

The residence was located within a Drug Free Zone and several juveniles were located on premises. Leonard was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he now awaits court proceedings.

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