Tyrin Truong, the 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly being a member of a drug trafficking organization.
The mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, Tyrin Truong, was arrested as part of an investigation by state police into a drug-trafficking organization.
A heavy police presence was seen Tuesday morning at the home of the Bogalusa mayor. Multiple law enforcement officers were seen at Tyrin Truong's home in Bogalusa early in the morning. It is unclear why the police are at his home. WDSU reached out to the City of Bogalusa, Truong, and the Bogalusa Police Department for more information.
BOGALUSA, La. ( WGNO) — Louisiana State Police announced the arrest of Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, troopers said the 25-year-old along with six others were taken into custody following a comprehensive investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization operating in Bogalusa.
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong, who at 23 years old became the city's youngest mayor when he took the oath of office two years ago, was arrested Tuesday morning by the Louisiana State Police as part of a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation, authorities said.
Tyrin Truong, the mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, and several other people have been arrested as part of a drug-trafficking investigation. The Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force uncovered an organization selling opioids,
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong, who was arrested last week on charges that authorities said stem from a drug trafficking investigation, is asking for donations to help fund his criminal defense.
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong posted bail after he was arrested along with several others in connection with the investigation by Louisiana State Police last week.
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
The 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, on Tuesday was arrested and accused of involvement in a drug-trafficking operation and the soliciting of prostitution.
Louisiana State Police, Finds Pattern and Excessive Force
Truong, along with six other Bogalusa residents, were subject to search and arrest warrants following an investigation done by the Louisiana State Police’s Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force.