SCAT Investigation Leads to Arrest

An investigation on January 22, 2021 into narcotics activity in the Winnsboro Road of Monroe by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office SCAT has resulted in the arrest of Patrick Ray of Monroe.  SCAT deputies conducted a traffic stop of Ray, resulting in the seizure of 1 lb. of Marijuana and 4 hydrocodone tablets.  A search warrant of his residence in Swartz led to the seizure of another 3.5 lbs. of Marijuana.  Ray was booked into OCC on the charges of 1 ct. Distribution with Intent to Mfg. Narcotics, 1 ct. of Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance and traffic charges.