RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) — Three individuals were arrested on drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop on May 31, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO).
The vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation while traveling north on Highway 165 near Glenmora. Evidence found in the vehicle led the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) agents to obtain and execute a search warrant at one suspect’s apartment.
Gatloyn O’bryan Blue, 28, of Alexandria, was charged with two counts of possession of a legend drug (Promethazine) with intent to distribute, possession of CDS II (Oxycodone), possession of CDS V (Promethazine with Codeine) with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a machine gun, illegal carrying of a firearm with drugs, and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses. Blue is currently held on a $233,500 bond.
Roydarius Lemar Rachal, 29, of Boyce, was arrested for possession of Promethazine with intent to distribute, possession of Oxycodone, illegal carrying of a firearm with drugs, modified exhaust, improper window tint, and had an outstanding Alexandria Police Department arrest warrant for stalking. He was released on a $24,950 bond.
Caljoneke Armstead, 25, of Alexandria, faces charges similar to Blue’s, including possession of Promethazine and Oxycodone with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a machine gun, illegal carrying of a firearm with drugs, and transactions involving drug proceeds. Armstead was released on a $133,000 bond.
Blue and Armstead were also served Civil Asset Forfeiture notices for cash seized during the apartment search.
An investigation into the machine gun control device (switch) is ongoing, led by a deputy assigned to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Task Force.
