Man arrested following Troop NOLA pursuit, drug bust
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A man was arrested after an attempted traffic stop led to a pursuit and drug bust in New Orleans on Saturday, Aug. 10.
The Louisiana State Police reported that troopers with Troop NOLA tried to pull over a Honda for a traffic stop near Elysian Fields and South Claiborne avenues.
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LSP officials said the driver, identified as 37-year-old Brandon Alexander, allegedly did not stop, leading troopers on a chase.
Troopers said the chase ended near North Claiborne Avenue and Touro Street, where Alexander allegedly got out of the car and ran from the scene.
According to the LSP, Alexander “discarded a Glock firearm and a bag containing narcotics.”
Alexander was taken into custody, and LSP troopers said they recovered 14 grams of fentanyl and 22 doses of Suboxone in addition to the car and gun.
Following an investigation, LSP officials said the car was found to have been reported as stolen from Texas, and the gun was reported as stolen from New Orleans.
Alexander faces charges related to stolen property, firearm possession and narcotics.
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