Winn Parish – After a lengthy investigation, 10 Winnfield residents were arrested by Troopers for distributing narcotics in Winn Parish and will face state charges. The individuals were arrested Oct. 3 by State Police Bureau of Investigations/Alexandria Field Office (LSP AFO) and booked into the Winn Parish Detention Center.

Representatives at a press conference held Oct. 4 at the Winn Parish Courthouse declined to comment on the area of distribution for the methamphetamine regarding parishes surrounding Winn, stating this is something that will be expounded on in court.
In April 2016, investigators began investigating a narcotics distribution ring in Winnfield. Based on information obtained from the intensive investigation into these illegal activities, investigators were able to secure arrests warrants for multiple offenders. These arrests warrants were executed yesterday.

Agencies involved in and responsible for this investigation are Louisiana State Police, Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Additional arrests were made by federal agents and those individuals will face federal charges. SEE DOCUMENT FOR ALL NAMES

According to the federal indictment, beginning on Oct. 27, 2015 (and continuing through to date), in the Western District of Louisiana and elsewhere, the defendants conspired to distribute (and to possess with the intent to distribute) 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of a picture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

Winnfield Suspects names