Man arrested, accused of selling lethal ‘green fentanyl’ in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office arrested an alleged drug dealer after a multi-month investigation.

According to the sheriff’s office, detectives received a tip that Losand Mansion, 30, was allegedly selling “green fentanyl.” After conducting surveillance in September and October, agents learned of three locations that Mansion allegedly operated. During the investigation, agents performed a controlled purchase of green fentanyl from Mansion.

Agents were later notified of a fentanyl overdose on Oct. 25. Authorities believe Mansion was the supplier for the lethal dose.

On Oct. 30, law enforcement agencies performed search warrants at a home on Rivanna Lane, a business building on Plank Road, and a home on Cypress Landing Drive in Gonzales.

The following items were seized from all locations:

• 5.75 ounces of psilocybin mushrooms
• 2.4 grams of marijuana
• 1.9 ounces of green powder fentanyl
• 3 firearms (one stolen)
• blender with fentanyl residue
• digital scale with fentanyl residue
• digital scale

Mansion was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of:

• possession with the intent to distribute a Schedule I drug
• possession of a Schedule I drug
• possession with the intent to distribute a Schedule II drug
• distribution of a Schedule II drug
• operation of a clandestine fentanyl lab
• possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance
• two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia

His bond amount is set at $55,500, according to jail records.

Mansion was convicted of drug possession charges and attempted armed robbery in 2017 and bank fraud in 2018. Charges of second-degree murder for the fentanyl overdose are pending investigation.

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