St. Bernard Sheriffs have arrested a man on narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit.
Poydras resident Ronald Williams, 50, was booked Feb. 8 with possession with the intent to distribute myriad of illegal drugs.
Adding insult to injury, he is also facing charges being convicted felon in possession of a gun, illegal possession of a gun while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He also was booked on an outstanding warrant out of Jefferson Parish for a traffic attachment.
During a search of Williams’ residence on Goodwill Drive, the Narcotic Unit recovered: 13 grams of cocaine, 49 doses of MDMA Ecstasy containing fentanyl, 40 Tramadol tablets, 2 Hydrocodone pills and marijuana.
Agents also recovered a fully-loaded Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver.
Williams has an extensive criminal record which includes prior convictions for narcotics related charges as well as arrests for domestic violence, simple escape, resisting an officer, obstruction and firearms charges.
Williams was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked on charges.
