6 arrested, 2 wanted after East Baton Rouge drug bust

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Six arrested, two at large after drug bust in East Baton Rouge on Tuesday.

According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, members of a local rap label and entourage, Major League Entertainment, were arrested after deputies conducted surveillance and controlled purchases of crack cocaine.

“The seizure of more than 2,200 lethal doses of fentanyl is a clear reminder of the deadly threat these drug trafficking networks pose to our community,” said Sheriff Sid Gautreaux. “This type of criminal enterprise doesn’t just deal in narcotics – it brings violence, stolen weapons, and danger to every neighborhood it touches. I’m incredibly proud of the work done by our Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Division and the many local, state, and federal partners who helped bring this operation to a close. Their dedication undoubtedly saved lives.”

Deputies conducted searches of 12 locations across the Baton Rouge area and found the following items:

• 243 dosage units of Oxycodone
• 242 pounds of marijuana
• 150 ml of Promethazine
• 40 dosage units of Hydrocodone
• 8 ounces of fentanyl (2,240 lethal doses)
• 2.6 pounds of mojo (synthetic marijuana)
• digital scales
• $14,620
• four revolvers
• two stolen handguns
• 12-gauge shotgun
• stolen rifle
• Dreco AK47 rifle

Jornell Keelen, 31, was arrested and booked on conspiracy to distribute Schedule II drugs, possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Derrick Keelen, 35, is at-large and wanted on charges of conspiracy to distribute Schedule II drugs, possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dyrell Daniels, 29, was arrested and booked on charges of conspiracy to distribute Schedule II drugs, possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I drugs, two counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal carrying of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of a firearm with drugs, and illegal possession of a stolen firearm.

Bjorn Merriell, 32, was arrested and booked on charges of conspiracy to distribute Schedule II drugs, possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I drugs, two counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II drugs, and illegal possession of a stolen firearm.

Dantrell Barber, 31, is at-large and wanted on charges of conspiracy to distribute Schedule II drugs, possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II drugs, and illegal possession of a stolen firearm.

Darren Keelen, 32; Chasity Fields, 28; Dyneisha Daniels, 25, were arrested and booked on possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I drugs.

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