East Baton Rouge Parish, La. (WAFB) — A significant drug investigation led to the arrest of multiple individuals in East Baton Rouge Parish, authorities announced.
Quintin Chambliss, identified as a key drug trafficker, along with Dwayne Williams, Bryson Lumbers, and Daviyon Ventress, are facing several charges related to drug and firearm offenses, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO).
The investigation, which spanned the entire month of April, included extensive surveillance efforts in Baton Rouge. Agents discovered that Chambliss was operating out of a location on South Sunderland Avenue, using it to facilitate narcotics and gun transactions. Numerous hand-to-hand drug deals were observed during the surveillance.
A search warrant was executed at the South Sunderland Avenue location, along with another at a property on Yorkfield Drive, which was also linked to Chambliss. Authorities uncovered fentanyl, cocaine, oxycodone, and multiple firearms, including machine guns, at the Yorkfield Drive location.
Here’s a breakdown of the charges for each individual:
Quintin Chambliss (33):
Possession of Schedule II Drugs (Fentanyl, Cocaine, Oxycodone)
Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon (5 counts)
Possession of Firearm with Controlled Dangerous Substances (5 counts)
CDS in the Presence of a Juvenile (2 counts)
Handling of a Machine Gun
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Fugitive Warrant from Livingston Parish (Possession of Schedule II Drug, Illegal Possession of Firearm)
Dwayne Williams (26):
Possession of Stolen Firearm
Possession of Firearm by Someone Convicted of Domestic Abuse Battery
Violation of Protective Order
EBRSO Bench Warrant (Domestic Abuse Battery, Violation of Protective Order, Possession of Marijuana)
Bryson Lumbers (21):
Handling of a Machine Gun
Resisting Arrest (Flight)
Daviyon Ventress (17):
Handling of a Machine Gun
The investigation continues as authorities work to dismantle the trafficking operation.
