The mayor of Bogalusa has taken to social media to share a message of positivity a day after he was arrested. Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong posted bail after he was arrested along with several others in connection with a drug and prostitution investigation by Louisiana State Police. On Wednesday, Truong took to social media to share a picture of himself with the caption, “Joy comes in the morning.” He also put an official statement on his personal Facebook page, saying that his attorney was handling the matter. “Each morning since taking this job, I have recited the first three verses of Psalm 27 and today is no different. “I love this scripture so much that it was forever etched on my arm back in college. When you’re cutting contracts, shutting down favors and exerting influence—shaking up things and exposing truths—you become a target. I pray that God reveals every person that had a hand in this, and there are many. “I thank my family, friends and multitude of supporters for your outpouring of love. If you think I ran a drug operation (and all those other accusations), you’re sadly mistaken. “Those who know me, KNOW me and I’ll let God and my attorney handle the rest!”Multiple law enforcement officers were seen at Truong’s home in Bogalusa early Tuesday morning. Troopers say Truong was arrested and is facing the following charges: Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.Unauthorized use of a moveable.Soliciting for prostitutes.An unauthorized use of a moveable is defined as the act of taking someone else’s personal property without their permission, knowledge, or consent. Others arrested were: MacKenzie Lynn Cefalu, 24, of Bogalusa, is facing the following charges: Transactions involving proceeds from drug offensesConspiracy to distribute a schedule I CDSDe-Saleem Wali Pittman, 24, of Bogalusa, facing charges of: Transactions involving proceeds from drug offensesConspiracy to distribute a schedule I CDSDistribution of a schedule II CDSDirul S. Pittman, 22, of Bogalusa:Transactions involving proceeds from drug offensesSalehal-Dien Malike Pittman, 26, of Bogalusa:Transactions involving proceeds from drug offensesTonya Renee Stage, 51, of Bogalusa:Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses Conspiracy to distribute a schedule I CDSDevan Michael Williams, 28, of Bogalusa:Transactions involving proceeds from drug offensesConspiracy to distribute a schedule I CDSTruong, and all the other suspects were booked into the Washington Parish jail, according to Louisiana State Police. He posted bond later that evening. According to troopers, the investigation began in April when the Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force learned of a drug trafficking organization operating in Bogalusa. The organization has been linked to several dangerous controlled substances, including opioids, high-grade marijuana, THC products and MDMA.According to state police, the organization used social media to distribute the drugs and payments, with some money used to purchase guns. State police also said that some of the guns were given to people who were not legally allowed to have them and others who were linked to violent crimes in Bogalusa.
The mayor of Bogalusa has taken to social media to share a message of positivity a day after he was arrested.
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong posted bail after he was arrested along with several others in connection with a drug and prostitution investigation by Louisiana State Police.
On Wednesday, Truong took to social media to share a picture of himself with the caption, “Joy comes in the morning.”
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He also put an official statement on his personal Facebook page, saying that his attorney was handling the matter.
“Each morning since taking this job, I have recited the first three verses of Psalm 27 and today is no different.
“I love this scripture so much that it was forever etched on my arm back in college. When you’re cutting contracts, shutting down favors and exerting influence—shaking up things and exposing truths—you become a target. I pray that God reveals every person that had a hand in this, and there are many.
“I thank my family, friends and multitude of supporters for your outpouring of love. If you think I ran a drug operation (and all those other accusations), you’re sadly mistaken.
“Those who know me, KNOW me and I’ll let God and my attorney handle the rest!”
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Multiple law enforcement officers were seen at Truong’s home in Bogalusa early Tuesday morning.
Troopers say Truong was arrested and is facing the following charges:
- Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.
- Unauthorized use of a moveable.
- Soliciting for prostitutes.
An unauthorized use of a moveable is defined as the act of taking someone else’s personal property without their permission, knowledge, or consent.
Others arrested were:
MacKenzie Lynn Cefalu, 24, of Bogalusa, is facing the following charges:
- Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses
- Conspiracy to distribute a schedule I CDS
De-Saleem Wali Pittman, 24, of Bogalusa, facing charges of:
- Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses
- Conspiracy to distribute a schedule I CDS
- Distribution of a schedule II CDS
Dirul S. Pittman, 22, of Bogalusa:
- Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses
Salehal-Dien Malike Pittman, 26, of Bogalusa:
- Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses
Tonya Renee Stage, 51, of Bogalusa:
- Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses
- Conspiracy to distribute a schedule I CDS
Devan Michael Williams, 28, of Bogalusa:
- Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses
- Conspiracy to distribute a schedule I CDS
Truong, and all the other suspects were booked into the Washington Parish jail, according to Louisiana State Police. He posted bond later that evening.
According to troopers, the investigation began in April when the Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force learned of a drug trafficking organization operating in Bogalusa.
The organization has been linked to several dangerous controlled substances, including opioids, high-grade marijuana, THC products and MDMA.
According to state police, the organization used social media to distribute the drugs and payments, with some money used to purchase guns.
State police also said that some of the guns were given to people who were not legally allowed to have them and others who were linked to violent crimes in Bogalusa.
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