On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, LPSO Detectives went to a residence on Cowart Street in Jena to arrest Velma Rison on charges of distribution of illegal narcotics. LPSO Detectives had obtained evidence of Rison selling methamphetamine on three separate occasions inside the Parish, and obtained a warrant for her arrest. 

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Once detectives arrived, they were met by Velma Rison, 37, of Jena, along with Michael Cameron, 49, of Jonesville. Detectives advised Rison that she was being arrested, and during conversation she informed them of more narcotics being inside the home.

 

Detectives located numerous items of drug paraphernalia, along with suspected methamphetamine. Both Cameron and Rison were arrested and transported to the LaSalle Parish Jail for booking.

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• Velma Rison was booked on three counts of distribution of CDS II methamphetamine, possession of CDS II methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of CDS in the presence of a minor.

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• Michael Cameron was booked on charges of possession of CDS II methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of CDS in the presence of a minor. 

 

Three other individuals were also booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail this past week on distribution charges after detectives obtained evidence of illegal narcotics being sold inside the Parish. 

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• Anthony Rasberry, 36, of Urania, two counts of distribution of CDS II methamphetamine

 

• Michael Rogers, 36, of Jena, two counts of distribution of CDS II methamphetamine

 

• Elizabeth Poole, 27, of Trout, three counts of distribution of CDS II methamphetamine

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Press time 06/18/2021 11:07