Joint efforts between the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office and the New Orleans Police Department have resulted in two arrests following a significant narcotics investigation. According to WGNO, the investigation centered around 52-year-old Larry Caston Jr., leading to his arrest on multiple charges. Alongside 44-year-old Latasha Young, the two were apprehended after law enforcement searched Caston's New Orleans residence, recovering a substantial quantity of cocaine, cash, and several firearms.
During Monday's operation, agents seized 2.5 kilos of cocaine and approximately $37,000 in cash, as reported by the WDSU. Caston now faces several charges including possession of illegitimate prescription drugs, and intent to distribute cocaine — among other traffic-related offenses. At the same time, Young is charged with possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine. Both were taken into custody and their bonds have been set, with Caston held on a $65,000 bond with an additional probation hold and Young on a $25,000 bond.
Further details on the investigation from the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office Facebook page advise that this was a collaborative venture involving the Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit. This partnership underscores ongoing efforts to address illegal drug activity in the region. Notably, St. Bernard Sheriff, James Pohlmann stressed the importance of community involvement, encouraging residents to utilize the narcotic hotline to report any suspected illicit activities.
The investigation revealed further implications for Caston, as New Orleans Police Department has issued an arrest warrant encompassing narcotics and weapons charges. As the case progresses, Sheriff Pohlmann's message reverberates — the promise that "all calls will be acted upon" in service of the mantra #KeepingStBernardSafe, as echoed by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office's appeals to the public.
