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Roundup - Operation Angel Wings

Seven drug suspects arrested, twelve still wanted!

HAMMOND, LA - October 7, 2019 - Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports the following:
On Thursday, October 3, 2019, narcotics agents with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security Enforcement executed multiple arrest warrants as the result of on-going undercover operation “Eagle Wings” targeting narcotic sales and distribution in Tangipahoa Parish.

During the investigation narcotics agents targeted drug dealers resulting in numerous controlled purchases of illegal narcotics throughout the parish. Agents obtained arrest warrants on (19) suspects resulting from the investigation. Seven fugitives were arrested during the roundup, while twelve (12) of the remaining suspects in connection with this investigation remain at large.

Arrested:

  1. Rhiheen Williams, 24 of Hammond, LA. Charges: Distribution of CDS II "crack cocaine" and, distribution of CDS I "marijuana".
  2. Jennifer Anthony, 37 of Independence, LA. Charge: Distribution of CDS I "heroin".
  3. Samantha Palmisano , 39 of Hammond, LA. Charge: Distribution of CDS II "roxycodone".
  4. Joseph Dantzler, 58 of Hammond, LA. Charges: Distribution of CDS II "crack cocaine", possession of CDS II "crack cocaine", possession of CDS I " marijuana", and possession of drug paraphernalia.
  5. Raymond Dantzler, 57 of Hammond, LA. Charge: Distribution of CDS II "crack cocaine".
  6. Trenier Smith, 20 of Amite, LA. Charge: Distribution of CDS I "heroin".
  7. Jamarcus McClendon, 22 of Hammond, LA. Charges: (3) Failure to appear for court warrants with a hold without bond order, possession with the intent to distribute CDS I "marijuana", possession of a legend drug " promethazine", possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, and probation violation.

Still At Large:

  1. Jonas Tyrell Turner, 37 of Hammond, LA. Wanted for - Distribution of CDS II "crack cocaine" .
  2. Renell Vontrell Wilson, 26 of Hammond, LA. Wanted for - Distribution of CDS I "marijuana".
  3. Willie Braziel Jr., 46 of Hammond, LA . Wanted for - Distribution of CDS I "marijuana"and distribution of CDS II "crack cocaine".
  4. Byron Daniels, 48 of Hammond, LA. Wanted for - Distribution of CDS I "heroin" and distribution of CDS II "methamphetamine".
  5. Kevin Gross, 51 of Hammond, LA. Wanted for- Distribution of CDS II "hydrocodone".
  6. Marques Harrison, 38 of Hammond, LA. Wanted for - Distribution of CDS II "roxycodone".
  7. Jerald Lee Booker, 50 of Hammond, LA. Wanted for - Distribution of CDS II "Lortab".
  8. Byron Weary, 54 of Hammond, LA. Wanted for - Distribution of CDS II "crack cocaine".
  9. Debra Wells, 60 of Ponchatoula, LA. Wanted for - Distribution of CDS II " powder cocaine".
  10. Rashas Woolridge, 37 of Ponchatoula, LA. Wanted for - Distribution of CDS II "crack cocaine".
  11. Jateren Leonard, 26 of Natalbany, LA. Wanted for - (3) Counts of distribution of CDS II "roxycodone" and distribution of CDS I "marijuana".
  12. Steve Courtney, 38 of Tickfaw, LA. Wanted for - Distribution of CDS II "methamphetamine".

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the aforementioned fugitives is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800.554.5245.