Community Tip Leads to Three Arrests in Tangipahoa Parish

Following a tip from the community, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics detectives began investigating suspicious activity at a home on Adelante Street in Independence. After confirming the tip, a search warrant was obtained which led to the discovery of packaged marijuana, heroin, scales and a gun reported stolen out of the Baton Rouge area. All of the items were accessible to a child in the home. The three suspects present at the time of the discovery were taken into custody on August 14, 2014 and booked in connection with the case.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty*** 

Justin Cannon, age 40, and Lorenzo Jones, age 27, were each charged with one count each of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), Possession of CDS while Possessing a Firearm, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of CDS While in the Presence of a Person Under the Age of 17 years old. Jones had a second charge of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS).

Rodrica Jones, age 30, was charged with one count each of Simple Possession of Marijuana, Possession of CDS in the presence of a Minor, Child Endangerment, and Letting a Disorderly Place.

Sheriff Gerald Sticker wants to thank the community for their partnership with STPSO and invites the community to report suspicious activity. Anyone can share information about a crime, or suspected crime, at any time by calling the STPSO dispatch center. If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward.