Five Arrested in Hammond Narcotics Operation

HAMMOND (December 3, 2025)- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested five people in a multi-agency drug operation.

Marcellus Washington, 31, was booked on five counts of Illegal Use/Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances in the Presence of Minors, two counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Narcotics, and one count each of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule IV narcotics, and Possession of Counterfeit Temporary Registration & Inspection Documents.

Vedal McClendon, 52, was booked on five counts of Illegal Use/Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances in the Presence of Minors, two counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Narcotics, and one count each of Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule 2 Narcotics, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Schedule IV narcotics.

Miranda James, 50, was booked on five counts of Illegal Use/Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances in the Presence of Minors, two counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Narcotics, and one count each of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule IV narcotics.

Tiara Wilson, 27, was booked on five counts of Illegal Use/Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances in the Presence of Minors, and one count each of Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Narcotics, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Forgery of a Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate.

Anthony Conley, 48, was booked on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana

Last month, TPSO Narcotics detectives began investigating suspicious activity at two mobile homes on Hood Road in Hammond. This week, that investigation led to a search warrant where TPSO Narcotics detectives, joined by Hammond Police and members of the Parish County Line Task Force, found green fentanyl, more than a half-pound of suspected marijuana, as well as scales and packaging materials, synthetic cannabinoid or “Mojo,” and opioid pills. The team also found fake license plates and inspection stickers hidden under a child’s bed. In addition, five children between the ages of one and 13 were in the home where the drugs were accessible.

The TPSO would like to thank the public for their partnership in reporting suspicious activity and for the support from our law enforcement partners.

TPSO Public Information Office, pio@tpso.org

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