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D Block Gang Members Arrested for Drug Charges on Westpark Court

by Ambria R. Washington

November 9, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Fourth District, Good Police Work

D Block Gang Members Arrested for Drug Charges on Westpark Court

The NOPD Fourth District arrested Demond Dedeaux (DOB: 04-07-89), Anthony Thomas (DOB: 10-27-87) and Torriana Clark (DOB: 01-12-1990) today (Nov. 8) for possession of a firearm while in possession of illegal narcotics, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm and possession with the intent to distribute heroin and marijuana.

Fourth District Narcotics detectives started a three-month long investigation into the known “D Block” gang members. As the investigation proceeded, Fourth District Narcotic detectives with assistance from the NOPD’s Special Operation Division executed a search warrant on #47 Westpark Court today. 

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During the search, detectives confiscated multiple firearms, 31 individually wrapped clear bags of a white powder substance later determined to be heroin, 36 individually wrapped clear bags of marijuana, cash and other items.

Anyone with any additional information on the arrested subjects should contact any Fourth District detective at 504-658-6040. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.