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Subject Arrested for Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute in the French Quarter

by Paris Holmes

June 28, 2021

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Eighth District

Subject Arrested for Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute in the French Quarter

NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD arrested Josaiha Sanders (pictured; DOB: 12/20/00) for drug possession with intent to distribute on June 24, 2021. 

At around 11 p.m., Eighth District detectives conducting walking patrols in the French Quarter observed Sanders selling marijuana infused edibles in the 700 block of Bourbon Street.  After conducting a stop, detectives were able to verify the products contained THC through preliminary testing.  They confiscated 58 pre-packaged marijuana edibles, several servings of raw marijuana, and cash.   

Anyone with information regarding this suspect is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.