Alec George Race Jr., 54, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on January 27, 2025, at 10:51 pm on the following charges:
- Possession of methamphetamines with intent to distribute
- Possession of schedule I drug with intent to distribute
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Traffic incident
Dezzie Jane Booty, 45, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on January 27, 2025, at 10:51 pm on the following charges:
- Possession of methamphetamines with intent to distribute
- Possession of schedule I drug with intent to distribute
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of a legend drug without prescription
- Resisting arrest or officer
On January 27th, 2025, a detective observed a vehicle traveling on Highway 182 with no rear lights. A traffic stop was initiated and the detective along with a K9 deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Alec Race, and a passenger, identified as Dezzie Booty.
Through the investigation, drugs and drug paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle and seized. A scale and plastic bags were also discovered and seized.
Upon attempting to place Booty into custody, she allegedly jerked away from the deputies and had to be restrained to be placed into cuffs.
Booty and Race were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has not been set at this time.