July 04, 2025

$53,902 Cash, Guns, Drugs Found & 5 Arrested in Hammond

On July 2, 2025, the Hammond Police Department Narcotics Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and SWAT team, assisted by the Louisiana State Police Narcotics Division, executed numerous search warrants, resulting in the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of illegal narcotics, multiple firearms, and a large amount of US currency. 

Arrested were 25 year-old Charles Anderson, 21 year-old Frederick Varnado, 34 year-od Jessica Anderson, 43 year-old Latrica Anderson, and 61 year-old Geneva Mckay - all of Hammond. 






Officers recovered 

  • 2 Glock handguns with multiple loaded extended magazines
  • Assault rifle with loaded magazine
  • Multiple bags/containers of suspected marijuana 
  • Multiple bottles of pills
  • Multiple bags of pills, including suspected ecstasy 
  • Multiple items of drug paraphernalia 
  • $53,902 in US currency 

Charles Anderson was out on bond for a 2022 arrest where he was found to be in possession of numerous pills and marijuana. His new arrest will affect that bond. 

The Hammond Police Department would like to thank the Louisiana State Police for their assistance with this investigation and look forward to future joint investigations. HPD also wants citizens to know the department will continue investigating and arresting distributors of illegal narcotics, ensuring Hammond continues to be a safe and welcoming place for all people. 

If you have information on someone possessing and/or selling illegal narcotics or firearms, please contact the Hammond Police Department Narcotics Division at 985-277-5700.

**All subjects are innocent until proven guilty**

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