On Tuesday, January 24 Covington police officers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 25 at Branch Crossing Drive for a traffic violation, which resulted in the arrest of Jamal Abron, 28, of Franklinton, for drug-related charges.
After the initial stop, officers conducted a probable cause search of Abron’s vehicle which resulted in the discovery of the following items:
- 2,102.22 grams of marijuana (Approx. 4.64 lbs.)
- Several Scales
- Clear Plastic Baggies
- Rolling Papers
- Approximately $5,500 in cash which is believed to be involved in proceeds from drug transactions.
Due to the contraband located in Abron’s vehicle, Abron was arrested for the following Louisiana State Violations:
- One count of LRS 40:966A (Marijuana), Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana.
- One count of LRS 40:1041, Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.
- Four counts of LRS 40:1023, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- One count of LRS 32:415, Operating a Vehicle while License is Suspended.
- One count of 47:508, Registration; Commercial Vehicles; Expired License Plate.
Abron was subsequently transported to the St Tammany Parish Jail, where he will await trial for the charges for which he was arrested.
The Covington Police Department issued the following warning statement: Let this arrest serve as another reminder to people who choose to participate in illegal drug dealing; we will not tolerate this criminal element. We are a proactive police department, and it would be wise not to distribute illegal drugs in our city, as you will often get caught.
