ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) – Two suspects were arrested following an investigation into THC vape pens being sold to high school students out of a residence in Alexandria, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive and illegal chemical of cannabis.
Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Unit agents began investigating these allegations in early February.
Agents executed a narcotic search warrant for a home on Warshauer Street on February 25. At the time, Antonio Malik Daniels was at the home. Shortly after, Dion Derek Duran, Jr. arrived at the home.
A search of the residence uncovered the following:
252 THC vape pens and a variety of THC edibles and high-grade marijuanaApproximately 200 Xanax pills, approximately 500 Fentanyl pressed pills and 5 ecstasy pills.Seven firearms1.5 ounces powder cocaineApproximately $30,000.00 dollars in cashMultiple other items of drug paraphernalia
252 THC vape pens and a variety of THC edibles and high grade marijuana, approximately 200 Xanax pills, approximately 500 Fentanyl pressed pills, 5 ecstasy pills, seven firearms, 1.5 ounces powder cocaine, approximately $30,000 and multiple other items of drug paraphernalia(Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office)
Daniels was placed under arrest and transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center and booked for possession of CDS II (powder cocaine) with intent to distribute, possession of CDS I (marijuana derivatives) with intent to distribute, possession of CDS I (marijuana), illegal carrying of firearms with drugs and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.
Duran, Jr., was placed under arrest and transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center and booked for possession of CDS I (marijuana derivatives) with intent to distribute, possession of CDS I (fentanyl) with intent to distribute, possession of CDS IV (xanax) with intent to distribute, Possession of CDS I (marijuana), illegal carrying of firearms with drugs and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses. He remains in jail, being held on a $75,000 bond.
Antonio Malik Daniels and Dion Derek Duran, Jr.(Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office)
“We want to encourage our parents to discuss the dangers of these THC vapes being sold to their children,” said Sheriff Mark Wood. “The concentration strength of these THC vape pens is a lot stronger and can cause THC poisoning, not to mention other ingredients that could damage their lungs or brain cells.”
RPSO said Louisiana has one of the highest rates of teen vaping in the country. In 2023, 30% of high school students in Louisiana reported using e-cigarettes in the past month, compared with 17% of high schoolers nationwide, according to state and federal surveys.
According to Tobacco Free Living (https://tobaccofreeliving.org) approximately 1 in 4 (26.0%) middle school students and half (51.5%) of high school students in Louisiana have used e-cigarettes. Approximately 1 in 7 (15.4%) middle school students and 1 in 3 (31.6%) high school students have used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days.
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