SCAT Arrest Three on Narcotics Violations
On June 28th, 29th and July 1st Ouachita Parish SCAT Deputies conducted traffic enforcement operations on I-20 prior to the holiday weekend.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle transport truck on June 29, 2021. Further investigation determined the driver, Vladimir Garcia, was traveling from Phoenix, AZ to Miami, FL. A subsequent search of the tractor-trailer and the vehicles being transported led to the discovery and seizure of 172 lbs. of Marijuana. Garcia was arrested and booked into OCC on the charges of Possession of Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute (Marijuana) and a Failure to Yield for Stop/Yield sign violation.
On June 29, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in West Monroe. During the course of the traffic stop, Deputies discovered 55 lbs. of Marijuana in the vehicle. The driver, Pablo Fonseca, was arrested and booked into OCC on the charge of Possession of Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute (Marijuana) and Improper Lane Usage.
On June 30, 2021, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in West Monroe. Upon further investigation, Deputies discovered 52 lbs. of Marijuana in the vehicle. The driver, Courtney Croskey, was arrested and booked into OCC on the charge of Possession of Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute (Marijuana) and Improper Lane Usage.
