LAPLACE – A search warrant executed at LaPlace home Friday led to the arrest of two Reserve residents found in possession of more than $20,000 worth of illegal narcotics, according to a release from the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities arrested Nikita Hutchinson, 23, and George Robertson, 20, both of Homewood Place, in connection with the Friday raid on a home in the 100 block of Rosemary Court, said Capt. Dane Clement, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office.
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Clement said deputies seized 17.6 pounds of marijuana from the home. The drugs have an estimated street value of $20,000.
Hutchinson and Robertson were each charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Clement said Robertson was also arrested for an outstanding bench warrant and a contempt of court charge.
Hutchinson’s bond was set at $125,000, while Robertson’s bond was set at $125,515.
Both are being held at Sherman Walker Correctional Center in LaPlace.
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