ST MARY DRUG TASK FORCE 7/9

The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force reports the following arrests:

Gavin D. Bray 26 yoa of 305 Railroad Ave., Baldwin and Donald Richard 27 yoa of 207 Newman St., Baldwin were arrested yesterday afternoon, with Bray being charged with Possession of Xanax and Richard being charged with Open Alcoholic Container, Resisting an Officer and Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense.

Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling Collins St. in Baldwin when they observed a group of males walking down the street with Richard carrying an open alcoholic container. Upon Agents making investigative stop Richard fled on foot with Agents giving a short foot pursuit apprehending suspect. Upon Agent searching Richard he was found to have a bag of marijuana on his person. While Agents were conducting investigation with other subjects a search of Bray’s person was conducted with three xanax pills being located on his person. After investigation suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with Bray having no bond at this time and Richard having a $10,000.00 bond and was later released.