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November 29, 2018
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November 29, 2018
DISTURBANCE CALL LEADS TO ARREST OF RACELAND MAN FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARM AND WEED
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Raceland Man was arrested after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance and led to the seizure of over 137 ounces of marijuana. Damer Smith, 42, faces multiple charges following the incident.
Just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, deputies responded to a disturbance at Smith’s residence on St. Louis Street in Raceland in which he was threatening to kill everyone in the house. Upon arrival, deputies knocked on the door. A man, later identified as Smith, asked who was at the door, and deputies heard a firearm being racked. As deputies took cover, Smith emerged and fired one round into the front yard area before retreating back into the residence. Deputies set up a perimeter and waited for assistance. As additional deputies arrived, they gave loud commands for Smith to exit the residence. After some time, Smith exited the residence and surrendered.
Deputies discovered four children inside the residence. While inside, deputies found a handgun which Smith is prohibited from possessing due to a domestic abuse battery. Deputies obtained a search warrant for the home and located a shotgun, various amounts of ammunition, over 137 ounces of suspected marijuana and various drug paraphernalia.
Smith was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. He was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of Domestic Abuse Battery, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities (Aggravated Assault), Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault with Child Endangerment, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was also booked on an outstanding warrant for Contempt of Court. His bond is set at $102,000.
LPSO GIVES SHOPPER SAFETY TIPS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is offering safety tips for consumers to protect themselves while shopping at stores and online. Retail outlets are advertising significant price cute and other deals this week in an effort to lure customers, Unfortunately, these deals and the increased number of shoppers tend to lure criminals as well.
“Criminals do not take time off for the holidays,’ said Sheriff Webre. “Deputies are conducting extra patrols around shopping centers and stores to keep consumers safe, but there are several ways you can protect yourself and minimize your risk of becoming a victim.”
PARKING:
Park your vehicle in a well-lit area away from large objects Lock your vehicle. Never leave keys in the vehicle or leave it miming unattended. Hide all purchases in the trunk or use blankets to conceal them.
PAYMENT:
Using a credit card is the safest method of payment. Only keep cash on you hi the amount necessary If you need to enter a PIN. shield the keypad from bystanders. Save the most expensive purchases for last so they are in your vehicle only for a short time
RETURNING TO VEHICLE:
Stay off your phone to avoid distraction. Locate your key a before leaving the store. Check the backseat before entering your vehicle. Upon entering, lock your doors immediately. Change parking locations each time yon return to your vehicle.
Citizens are also advised to be wary of phone a cams, especially for fake charities, which tend to occur during the holiday season. Always attempt to verify a charity by researching online, and NEVER give personal or financial information over the phone to an incoming caller.
See a full release at LPSO net.
Damer Smith. 42 is arrested on multiple charges after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance last week.
