**UPDATE**Authorities Dismantle Major Drug Trafficking Organization, Leading to Multiple Arrests

REGION 3 NEWS RELEASE
April 1, 2025

As the investigation into the major drug trafficking organization progressed, LSP investigators, in collaboration with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, identified additional suspects, leading to further arrests.

Investigators presented their evidence and information to the Claiborne Parish District Attorney’s Office, where each case was subsequently presented to a grand jury in the 2nd Judicial District Court, resulting in True Bill indictments for 23 individuals. Below are the 23 individuals who have been indicted, along with their charges.

• Rontrell L. Sturdivant – racketeering
• Georgerick J. Coleman – racketeering
• Donnell Mitchell – racketeering
• Jesse C. Thomas – racketeering
• Alonzo Jackson – racketeering
• Deonte Frazier – racketeering
• Bryan D. Webb – racketeering
• DeDarian K. Robinson – racketeering
• Nicholas R. Willis – racketeering
• Orillian V. Guidry Jr. – racketeering
• Jaime R. Rockett – racketeering and distribution of schedule II CDS
• DeMontre D. Robinson – racketeering and distribution of schedule II CDS
• Dexter T. Washington – racketeering and possession of a firearm by convicted felon
• Demond Maddox – racketeering and distribution of schedule II CDS
• Cheryl J. Bragg – racketeering and possession of schedule II CDS
• Corey D. Scott – racketeering and possession with intent to distribute schedule II CDS
• Falante P. Hill – racketeering, distribution of schedule II CDS, and possession of schedule II CDS
• Richard L. Jones Sr. – racketeering, distribution of schedule II CDS, and possession of schedule II CDS
• Ashley Morgan – principle to distribution of schedule II CDS and possession of schedule II CDS
• Yul McGee – distribution of schedule I and II CDS, possession with intent to distribute schedule II CDS, and introduction of contraband into a penal facility
• Fernando Grider – distribution of schedule II CDS and distribution of schedule I CDS
• Jelisha D. Warren – racketeering and possession with intent to distribute schedule II CDS
• Derrick D. Bradford – racketeering, possession with intent to distribute schedule I CDS, possession of schedule II CDS, drug paraphernalia, and illegal carrying of weapons

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to Colonel Robert Hodges and the Louisiana State Police for their invaluable support and collaboration with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office,” said Claiborne Parish Sheriff Sam Dowies. “The resources they provided during this initiative demonstrate a strong commitment to public safety and the protection of all residents of our state.”

Claiborne Parish District Attorney Danny Newell emphasized, “The Louisiana State Police played a vital role in investigating, identifying, and ultimately dismantling this drug trafficking organization that threatened the safety of our neighborhoods. Their tireless work and collaboration with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office has been instrumental in bringing these individuals to justice and making our community safer.”

The collaboration between the Louisiana State Police, Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Claiborne Parish District Attorney's Office has been vital in dismantling a major drug trafficking organization operating within the region.

Federal funding provided through the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) has significantly strengthened this multi-agency cooperation. The funding has enabled the Louisiana State Police to purchase necessary equipment, technology, and supplies and provide support for personnel such as criminal investigators and undercover officers.

LSP remains dedicated to using these resources to build strong partnerships with law enforcement and public safety partners to ensure safe and drug-free communities throughout the state.

See below for the initial news release.

Authorities Dismantle Major Drug Trafficking Organization, Leading to Multiple Arrests

Claiborne Parish - In May 2024, Louisiana State Police Bossier Field Office Narcotics, in collaboration with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, began investigating drug trafficking activity in Claiborne Parish. As the investigation progressed, detectives learned of an active drug trafficking organization and identified numerous suspects and residences associated with it.

On January 31, 2025, the LSP’s Bureau of Investigations, Patrol, Special Operations, and Evidence Control Unit in collaboration with Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Bossier City Police Department, Minden Police Department, David Wade Correctional Facility, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Marshals Service, and Arkansas State Police conducted search warrants at numerous residences associated with illegal activity.

Officers apprehended 15 suspects as a result of the search warrant executions, investigative strategies, and information obtained. Below are the 15 individuals arrested, along with their charges.

• 34-year-old Georgerick Ja Tedias Coleman - racketeering
• 35-year-old Rontrell Leaujuwun Sturdivant - racketeering
• 35-year-old Demontre D. Robinson - racketeering
• 54-year-old Richard Lavel Jones Sr. - racketeering
• 38-year-old Dexter Terell Washington - racketeering
• 37-year-old Dedarain Kantrez Robinson - racketeering
• 41-year-old Alonzo Demario Jackson - racketeering
• 50-year-old Demond Maddox - racketeering
• 34-year-old Nicholas Richardo Willis - racketeering
• 37-year-old Derrick Dewayne Bradford - racketeering
• 36-year-old John Michael Jackson - attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer (shot at officers as they attempted to apprehend him) and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
• 39-year-old Ashley Morgan - active Claiborne Parish SO warrant.
• 59-year-old Fernanado B. Grider - active Claiborne Parish SO warrant.
• 41-year-old Falante Pierre Hill - active Claiborne Parish SO warrant.
• 45-year-old Jaime R. Rocket - active Claiborne Parish SO warrant.

As part of the investigation, detectives confiscated seven firearms, approximately $5,000, over 20 grams of crack cocaine, over eight pounds of marijuana, and over a pound of methamphetamine. This investigation remains active and ongoing, with more arrests expected.
Louisiana State Police remains committed to working alongside our federal, state, and local public safety partners to ensure safe communities across the state. To report suspicious or criminal activity in your community, the Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through a convenient, anonymous, and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. The form can be accessed by visiting lsp.org and clicking the Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity.

Contact Information:
Trooper Eddie Thomas
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section-Troop G
Office: (318) 741-7411
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