Three people arrested for selling drugs after police chase in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE – Police arrested three people on Oct. 28 after a traffic violation turned into a pursuit that led officers to a vacant house being used to sell several pounds of marijuana, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.

Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Tuesday around 1:30 p.m. after a vehicle committed a traffic violation, BRPD said. When the vehicle refused to stop, officers engaged in a short car chase that ended on foot.

After taking the driver and passengers into custody, officers collected several pounds of marijuana, a firearm and video equipment…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS