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HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE
January 7, 2025
Louisiana State Police Leads Drug Trafficking Investigation in Bogalusa Area
In April 2024, the Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force (NVCTF) initiated a comprehensive investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) operating in the Bogalusa area. This joint operation, conducted over several months in collaboration with the 22nd Judicial District Court District Attorney’s Office, the Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) revealed the DTO’s involvement in the distribution of various Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), including opioids, high-grade marijuana, THC products, and MDMA.
Investigators uncovered that members of the DTO were utilizing social media platforms to distribute CDS and manage payments, further expanding their reach and criminal activity. The investigation also determined that profits from drug sales were used to purchase firearms. Some of these firearms were funneled to individuals prohibited from legal possession, while others were linked to violent crimes in the Bogalusa area.
As a result of the evidence collected, multiple search warrants and arrest warrants have been issued for the below DTO members:
• 25-year-old Tyrin Truong of Bogalusa, Mayor of Bogalusa
o L.R.S. 40:1041: Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
o L.R.S. 14:68: Unauthorized Use of a Moveable
o L.R.S. 14:83: Soliciting for Prostitutes
• 24-year-old MacKenzie Lynn Cefalu of Bogalusa
o L.R.S. 40:1041: Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
o L.R.S. 40:979/966: Conspiracy to Distribute a Schedule I CDS
• 24-year-old De-Saleem Wali Pittman of Bogalusa
o L.R.S. 40:1041: Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
o L.R.S. 40:979/966: Conspiracy to Distribute a Schedule I CDS
o L.R.S. 40:966A: Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
• 22-year-old Dirul S. Pittman of Bogalusa
o L.R.S. 40:1041 Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
• 26-year-old Salehal-Dien Malike Pittman of Bogalusa
o L.R.S. 40:1041 Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
• 51-year-old Tonya Renee Stage of Bogalusa
o L.R.S. 40:1041 Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
o L.R.S. 40:979/966 Conspiracy to Distribute a Schedule I CDS
• 28-year-old Devan Michael Williams of Bogalusa
o L.R.S. 40:1041 Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
o L.R.S. 40:979/966 Conspiracy to Distribute a Schedule I CDS
All of the above subjects will be booked into the Washington Parish Jail.
The Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force is led by the Louisiana State Police and includes personnel from the LSP Bureau of Investigation - Criminal Investigations Division, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, the 22nd JDC District Attorney’s Office and various federal law enforcement agencies.
The Louisiana State Police remains the lead investigative agency in this ongoing case. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses. A variety of other matters and individuals remain under investigation in connection with matters both separate from and related to the subject matter of today’s arrests and involve the collaborative effort of multiple law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District.
This operation highlights the essential collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. By working together, these agencies continue to address the devastating impact of drug trafficking and violent crime within our communities.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill stated “We have zero tolerance for wrong doing, especially, from public officials. I’m very proud of all of our law enforcement agencies who worked on this investigation.”
District Attorney Collin Sims stated “We are going to continue to invest time and resources into helping the citizens of Bogalusa. We are not finished.”
The Louisiana State Police urges the public to report suspicious activity and provide tips through the secure online reporting system at www.lsp.org. Citizens can also contact the Louisiana State Police Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
Contact Information:
Sergeant William Huggins
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Phone: (225) 925-6202
William.huggins@la.gov
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Janie Valle
Really, how does a 25 yr old become mayor of anywhere?
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Patricia Saucier Bordelon
Thank you to all who have worked so hard and diligent to take drugs off the street! As a nurse I am thankful for all the under age minors and especially the children you may have prevented from becoming addicts or deceased! God Bless those who protect the innocent!
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Keely Rogers
Great Job getting this all squashed and taken off our Streets LSP!!🙌🙌
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Capo Kj
That man found out yall was stealing now yall just tryna find something to put on him what happened to all those investigations at the sheriffs office and police department man yall crazy asf but
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Bj Lowe
Shame all of the elected, and appointed officials, suppose to be protecting the public from these types of things. Great job for the LSP and those enforcing our laws
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Billy Petrick
Great job, could y'all kindly go clean up Washington D.C. too? lol
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Wendy Myers Harper
Great job 🏆
Well Done 🏆
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Laurie A Hollie
Good job state police and all agencies involved
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Naynay Parker
TROOP E. I would not ask them to help if I was dying. There criminals. A trooper stop me at 3 something in the morning (coming home from work) said I crossed the white line. He insisted I was drunk
Took me out of my car made me give him my daughter phone number and told my daughter that I was going to have to go to the police station and take a breath test. My daughter said what my mother does not even drink. Well he took me to Concordia Parish sheriffs office. Gave me 5 different breath test and I passed them all. One of the CPS offers told him look you have already gave her 5 test she's passed them all. The trooper got so made he throws a ticket for crossing the white line and my car keys at me and my daughter and told us to leave. (IF HE THOUGHT I WAS SO DRUNK WHY WOULD HE GIVE ME BACK MY KEYS AND TELL ME TO DRIVE HOME..fast forward to court date. The trooper showed we were the last ones in the court room. The DA talked with the trooper in private then held up a peace of paper suppose to have breath test results that said I was drunk that night. I tried to reply and was told it's the last case and I am ready to get home so if I didn't pay the ticket for crossing the white line you will be put in jail. I didn't have a attorney because I thought it was just a simple ticket . So I said ok well once I did the trooper again talked to the da in private and when I went to go around to pay the ticket I was handcuffed had to take mug shots for a ticket. That is miss use of power . And the LSP Trooper was laughing the whole time. And just a FYI Concordia Parish is bad about making up there own rules
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Shayna Lyn
Bring that mayor back to daycare!
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