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Narcotic and Weapons Arrest

On Friday, August 25, 2023, Alexandria Police officers were working proactive crime suppression throughout Alexandria. Several subjects were arrested as part of this proactive detail. Alexandria Police continue to work eagerly to combat illegal weapons and narcotics in Alexandria. Below are the subjects arrested.

Arrested Subjects:

Jason Harper

DOB: 08/08/2004

1302 Palmetto St. Pineville, LA

Charges:

Stop Sign Violation

Poss of CDS I w/Intent to Distribute

Poss of CDS I w Intent to Distribute (THC Cartridges)

Poss Drug Paraphernalia

 

Calvin Celestgine II

DOB: 06/15/1983

3515 Evergreen Alexandria, LA

Charges:

Speeding

Illegal Tint

Poss. of CDS I w/Intent to Distribute

Poss. of CDS I w/Intent to Distribute (Ecstasy)

Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia

 

Derrick Charles

DOB:10/08/1997

1930 Rapides Ave Alexandria, LA

Charges:

Bicycle Violation

Illegal carrying weapon

Felon in Poss of firearm

 

Deandre Johnson

DOB:09/01/1983

102 Mary St, Alexandria, LA

Charges:

Bicycle violation

Illegal carrying

Felon in poss of firearm

Poss Marijuana 1st

Poss Fentanyl Less than 2 gm

Poss CDS I less than 2 gm

Poss with intent CDS V

Johnson was previously convicted in 2019 for illegal firearms possession.

 

This is currently an ongoing investigation.

The Alexandria Police Department encourages citizens to report suspicious activity that they witness. If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.