Authorities say a major meth bust in Des Allemands ended with the arrest of 36-year-old Roger Hamilton earlier this month. Hamilton was taken into custody on March 5 and later booked into the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.
In a March 9 press release, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office said Hamilton faces several charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, obstruction of justice and evidence tampering, possession of marijuana, and an outstanding fugitive warrant. Deputies reported that he was taken into custody on the 100 block of Farrell Lane in Des Allemands before being transported to the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center for booking.
A related Facebook post from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, which includes a photo and transcript, states that investigators working with Homeland Security Investigations seized about 4.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, roughly 10.10 pounds, along with approximately 1.45 grams of marijuana. The post identifies Hamilton by the nickname "Rabbit" and lists his address as 16620 Highway 90 in Des Allemands.
Meth Crackdown Reaches Des Allemands
Federal and local law enforcement have been ramping up efforts to intercept meth shipments into the New Orleans area. The Drug Enforcement Administration has previously described New Orleans as a transportation hub for methamphetamine and has launched multiagency operations aimed at disrupting those routes, according to the DEA. Authorities say large residential seizures like the one reported in Des Allemands fit into that broader enforcement pattern.
What Hamilton Is Accused Of
Hamilton is facing multiple felony counts that could carry substantial penalties if prosecutors move forward with them. The sheriff's office release lists possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, obstruction of justice and evidence tampering, possession of marijuana, and a fugitive warrant among the charges, per the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. The release also asks anyone with information about the case to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-877-903-STOP.
According to the sheriff's office, the investigation remains active, and the case may be submitted for federal review because of the quantity of drugs seized. Hoodline will update this story if new court filings or official statements are released.
