Benjamin Holmes of Bogalusa Indicted on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Benjamin Holmes, age 33 and of Bogalusa, was indicted on October 12, 2023 on one (1) count of Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, two (2) counts of Distribution of Fentanyl, one (1) count of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, one (1) count of Possession of Firearms during a Drug Trafficking Offense, one (1) count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and one (1) count of Maintaining a Drug-involved Premises.

According to the indictment, Holmes had been using his residence in Bogalusa, to facilitate the sale and distribution of fentanyl as well as to store firearms and ammunition.  Holmes is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior felony conviction.

If found guilty of any one of  Counts 1 through 4, Holmes faces a maximum of twenty years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release.  As to Count 5, he faces a minimum of five years up to life imprisonment, to be served consecutively to any other counts.  As to Count 6, he faces up to fifteen years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release.  As to Count 7, he faces up to twenty years imprisonment, up to a $500,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release. All seven counts also carry a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

United States Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

United States Attorney Evans praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Louisiana State Police, and Bogalusa Police Department.  This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stuart Theriot of the Narcotics Unit.

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Washington Parish Jail Bookings December 22-24, 2018

Cricket Tarver was booked 12/22 on the charge of Simple Battery
Summer Simmons was booked 12/23 on the charges of Attachment and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction
James James was booked 12/23 on the charge of Simple Assault
Eddie Evans was booked 12/24 on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense), Obtaining Possession of CDS by Fraud, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Dwight Wilson was booked 12/24 on the charges of No Turn Signals, License Plate Improper Lighting, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Marijuana, Attempting to Obtain CDS by Fraud, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Attachment (4 counts)
Kevin Robertson was booked 12/24 on the charges of Distribution of Schedule 1 CDS (2 counts), Distribution of Schedule II Drugs (3 counts), Manufacture of Schedule II CDS, Distribution of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule III Drugs, Possession of Schedule V Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present
Demarius Holmes was booked 12/24 on the charges of Distribution of Schedule 1 CDS (2 counts), Distribution of Schedule II CDS (3 counts), Manufacture of Schedule II CDS, Distribution of Schedule IV CDS, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule III Drugs, Possession of Schedule V Drugs, Possession of Drug Parapheralia, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present
Trevell Graves was booked 12/24 on the charges of Distribution of Schedule 1 Drugs (2 counts), Distribution of Schedule II CDS (3 counts), Manufacture of Schedule II CDS, Distribution of Schedule III CDS, Distribution of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession of Schedule V Drugs, Possession of Drug Parapherlia, and Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Benjamin Holmes was booked 12/24 on the charges of Distribution of Schedule 1 CDS (2 counts), Distribution of Schedule II CDS (4 counts), Distribution of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule III Drugs, Possession of Schedule V Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present
Jamar McGowan was booked 12/24 on the charges of Failure to Use Turn Signal, Ran Stop Sign, Improper Turn, Driving Under Suspension, Possession of Marijuana (2nd Offense), Possession of Schedule V Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Miranda Powe was booked 12/24 on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs and Speed Unsafe for Road Conditions
Phillip Magee was booked 12/24 on the charge of Possession of Marijuana
Daquantas McGowan was booked 12/24 on the charge of Contempt of Court

Washington Parish Jail Bookings August 15-16, 2019

Billy Yeager was booked on the charges of Burglary of Inhabited Dwelling, Theft of a Motor Vehicle 1000-5000 (2 counts), Theft of Firearm, Criminal Damage to Property Under 500, and Criminal Trespass
Misti Stewart was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court, Issuing Worthless Checks 300-500, and Theft Less Than 1000-5000
James Stewart was booked on the charge of Obstruction of Justice
David Mingo was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (4 counts)
Austin Gill was booked on the charges of Resisting Arrest by Flight, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Contempt of Court
Steven Glover was booked on the charge of Probation Violation
Michael Lewis was booked on the charges of Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property and Illegal Discharge/Use of Weapon
Tyrease Brumfield was booked on the charge of First Degree Murder
Stacie Creel was booked on the charge of Probation Violation
Benjamin Holmes was booked on the charges of No Taillight, No License Plate, and Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs
Larry Roberts was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (3 counts)

Bogalusa Police Arrest Three on Gun and Drug Charges

The Bogalusa Police Department has reported yesterday (September 19, 2023) on an incident on Saturday (September 16, 2023) that began with a complaint of persons with firearms and resulted in the arrest of four men and the seizure of four firearms and illegal drugs. 

BPD received the complaint of  numerous individuals standing near the intersection of Claiborne and Jefferson Street with firearms. As Officers arrived, one of the individuals, Tyler Whitfield, was partially concealing an AR-15 pistol underneath his jacket. Whitfield retreated back to the residence, where he was observed discarding the pistol underneath the residence. The other individuals retreated inside the residence. 

A search warrant for the residence resulted in Officers locating and seizing four firearms,  approximately 9.5 ounces of fentanyl, along with amounts of heroin, cocaine, marijuana and a large assortment of counterfeit pills, suspected of containing fentanyl. 

Arrested were 

• 33 year-old Benjamin Holmes of Angie. Holmes was booked into the Parish Jail on the charges of  Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession of Heroin, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs (2 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Schedule V Drugs (2 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule III Drugs (2 counts), Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order, Possession of Cocaine (28 to 200 Grams), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present. Holmes remains in jail as of this report with a bond set at $500,000.00
• 46 year-old Kendric Lampley of Bogalusa. Lampley was booked on the charges of Distribution of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts) and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm. Lampley remains in jail as of this report with a bond set at $250,000.00
• 18 year-old Tyler Whitfield of Franklinton. Whitfield was  booked on the charges of  Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering. Whitfield was released September 19, 2023 on a $5000.00 bond.

The BPD report states “With the assistance of this alert citizen, Officers were able to remove a large quantity of narcotics and firearms from our neighborhood. It is highly encouraged that if anybody observes any illegal activity to contact BPD at 985-732-3611.”

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 6, 2022

Rashad Dillon (21 year-old B/M with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of False Imprisonment and Domestic Abuse Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Douglas Peters (21 year-old B/M with Columbia, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Ricky Brumfield (25 year-old W/M with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Malfeasance in Office, Theft Less Than 1000, and Simple Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $10000.00 bond.

Benjamin Holmes (31 year-old B/M with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Distribution of Schedule 1 CDS (3 counts) and Drug Free Zone Violation (3 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Gregory Honaker (52 year-old W/M with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of No MVI, No Turn Signals, Switched License Plates, No Proof of Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Failure to Appear by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Jessie James (64 year-old B/M with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to a Juvenile(s), Resisting an Officer (2 counts), and Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense) by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

La'Sherman Wallace (24 year-old B/M with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Mixon Martin (29 year-old B/M with Poplarville, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Tristen Jenkins (23 year-old W/M with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 17, 2023

Edward Pittman (age 30 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery With Injury, Battery on an Officer With Injury, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000, and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $16000.00 bond.

Larry Smith (age 34 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Battery on an Officer With Injury, Simple Battery With Injury, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, and Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000 by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $15000.00.

Tyler Whitfield (age 18 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Benjamin Holmes (age 33 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession of Heroin, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs (2 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Schedule V Drugs (2 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule III Drugs (2 counts), Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order, Possession of Cocaine (28 to 200 Grams), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Kendric Lampley (age 46 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Distribution of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts) and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 24, 2022

Santo Nepomuceno (age 31 with Eustis, Fl. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (3rd Offense), No Drivers License, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Benjamin Holmes (age 32 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Theft 1000-5000 (2 counts), Domestic Abuse Battery, Simple Battery, and Attempted Criminal Damage to Property by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Glen Jenkins (age 35 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Protective Order Violation and Stalking by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Shannel Dreux (age 48 with Mandeville, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Jonathan Stogner (age 42 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule IV Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Judd Davis (age 46 with Mandeville, La. address) was booked on the charges of Proper Equipment Required, Open Container in Vehicle, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information for January 21, 2017

Benjamin Holmes was booked 01/20 In From Court

Charles Jones was booked 01/20 In From Court

Joshua Smith was booked 01/20 In From Court

Whitefeather Norris was booked 01/20 on the charges of Distribution of Legend Drug and Failure to Appear

Timothy Goings was booked 01/20 on the charges of Contempt of Court, Theft 5000 - 25000, Possession of Stolen Property, and Forgery (20 counts)

Adam Thomas was booked 01/20 on the charges of Simple Assault and Contempt of Court

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 14, 2022

Daniel Levatino (age 54 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated (3rd Offense) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $25000.00.

Jasmine Magee (age 30 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation and Parole Hold by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Benjamin Holmes (age 32 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Child Restraint Violation, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs (4 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, and Illegal Use of CDS in Presence of Person Under 17 YOA by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Brad Mitchell (age 40 with Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charge of Battery of Infirm by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.