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Two arrested in St. James Parish traffic stop, drug bust

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ST. JAMES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Two men have been arrested following a traffic stop turned drug bust that occurred in St. James Parish on Tuesday, April 29.

According to the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office, detectives stopped a vehicle around 1:30 p.m., finding the two suspects, identified as 39-year-old Damon Evan Johnson, the driver, and 49-year-old Damon Evan Johnson, a passenger who was from the Westwego area.

(courtesy: st. James parish sheriff’s office)

Investigators say the men allegedly had marijuana, MDMA tablets and drug paraphernalia on them. They were arrested and are facing the following charges.

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Johnson:

  • Possession of SCH I CDS marijuana/cannabis.
  • Possession of SCH I CDS methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as “MDMA” or “Ecstasy.”
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Washington:

  • Possession of SCH I CDS marijuana/cannabis/synthetic cannabinoids (four counts.)
  • A Possession with intent to distribute SCH I CDS methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as “MDMA” or “Ecstasy.”
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia.
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