Train Investigation Results in Four Arrests 08/17/2016

Kristie Williams, 18 years of age, Address: New Orleans, La. was arrested on 08/16/2016 @ 11:00pm.

Charges:  Possession With the Intent to Distribute MDMA (ecstacy)
                  Possession With the Intent to Distribute Marijuana
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Possession of a Firearm With Obliterated Serial Number
                  Possession of Firearm While in Possession of a CDS

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Jamarius Palmer, 25 years of age, Address: Houston, Tx. was arrested on 08/16/2016 @ 11:00pm.

Charges:  Possession With the Intent to Distribute MDMA (ecstacy)
                  Possession With the Intent to Distribute Marijuana
                  Possession of a Firearm With Obliterated Serial Number
                  Possession of Firearm While in Possession of a CDS

     Morgan City Police Officers and Narcotics Detectives responded to Railroad Avenue @ Third Street in regard to a passenger train stopped and in need of police assistance. The officers arrived when they spoke with train employees who directed investigators to a restroom on board which contained illegal contraband. The officers boarded the train where they located a handgun with obliterated serial numbers along with a large amount of suspected MDMA (ecstacy) and marijuana inside the bathroom. Four suspects were located on board and identified as Kristie Williams, Dearra Armington, Jamarius Palmer and a male juvenile 16 years of age. During an investigation, investigators uncovered evidence which implicated the four suspects in connection with the contraband. Williams was found to possess additional suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The three adults were arrested and booked into the Morgan City Jail where they reamain incarcerated on the following bonds. Jamarius Palmer $20,000.00 , Dearra Armington $30,000.00 and Kristie Williams $21,500.00. The juvenile was arrested and later released to New Orleans authorities. The investigation continues.