St. Bernard deputies apprehended two men for drug charges and seized a firearm during an investigation.
Tyron Enclarde, 27, of Violet, was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine/fentanyl, marijuana, crack cocaine, and Tapentadol. He is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer on two occasions.
Marquel Canty, 28, of Poydras, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a traffic infraction for inappropriate headlamps.
Canty, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of a Ruger. Deputies confiscated a 40-caliber handgun from him.
Sheriff James Pohlmann urged locals to report any suspected illegal drug activities to the Sheriff’s Office narcotics hotline at (504) 271-3673. Callers may choose to remain anonymous.