Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: May 13, 2009

Phone: (318) 525-5066 Fax: (318) 673-6933

Contact: Cpl. Bill Goodin, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit seizes guns, bullet proof vests, suspected marijuana

For immediate release, May 13, 2009

Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit executed search warrants at three Shreveport residences this morning as part of an ongoing investigation into the criminal distribution of narcotics.

Agents served search warrants at homes in the 6000 block of Candlewood, the 3300 block of Kitty Ln., and the 3000 block of Kitty Ln. As a result of the searches, agents seized 4 handguns, two bullet proof vests, $5871.00 in cash, and approximately 40 lbs. of suspected marijuana. The street value of the suspected marijuana is estimated to be $180,000.

The following suspects were arrested in connection with this investigation:

Daryl Coley, 25 years old, of the 3300 block of Kitty Ln. in Shreveport, charged with possession of a Schedule I narcotic with intent to distribute, criminal conspiracy, and misdemeanor warrants

Danny Thomas, 50 years old, of the 6000 block of Candlewood in Shreveport, charged with possession of a Schedule I narcotic with intent to distribute, criminal conspiracy, and Triggerlock

Simon Wheeler, 43 years old, of the 6000 block of Candlewood in Shreveport, charged with possession of a Schedule I narcotic with intent to distribute and criminal conspiracy

Ashley Coley, 28 years old, of the 1400 block of Roxanne Rd. in Pflugerville, Tx., charged with possession of a Schedule I narcotic with intent to distribute and criminal conspiracy

Demarcus Coley, 29 years of age, of the 12000 block of Tech Ridge in Austin, Tx., charged with possession of a Schedule I narcotic with intent to distribute, criminal conspiracy, and Triggerlock

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