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3 arrested in St. Bernard drug bust

CHALMETTE, La. (WGNO) — The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested two men and a woman on various narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit.

All three were booked on Dec. 15 and transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked the following charges:


Anthony Raines, 48, of the 5600 block of 6th Street in Violet, La.

Dereck Howard, 47, of the 3500 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, La.

Iesha Green, 21, of the 9000 block of Gladiator Drive in Chalmette, La.

During the investigation, agents recovered 29 grams of cocaine and fentanyl with an estimated street value of $2,900;, as well as 44 grams of cocaine and fentanyl with an estimated street value of $4,400, marijuana, digital scales and clear plastic packaging bags.

Agents also recovered $10,247 in cash, as well as a loaded .9mm Ruger handgun and a Springfield .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun.