FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Detective Brian McGregor

Office: (504) 712-2252

Date: March 24, 2008

Fugitive arrested

Kenner-On Wednesday, March 19, 2008, Kenner Police narcotics detectives assisted the United States Marshals Service in locating Kenneth Jones, 27. Jones was wanted out of Kaufman County, Texas for an outstanding narcotics warrant. Jones was also known to have a warrant for a November 2007 shooting that occurred in Jefferson Parish. Jones was located and arrested at his residence, 2652 Augusta Street, Kenner. At the time of arrest, Jones was found to be in possession of 45.1 grams of crack cocaine (1 ½ ounces) which was found pre-packaged in individual parcels for distribution. A subsequent search of his vehicle also yielded 44.6 grams of marijuana, which was pre-packaged for distribution. Jones was arrested and charged as being a fugitive from Kaufman, Texas, a fugitive from Jefferson Parish, illegal possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine (45.1 grams), and illegal possession with the intent to distribute marijuana (44.6 grams). Jones is presently in custody of the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. His bond was set at $426,000.00.

Chief Steve Caraway urges anyone with information concerning this incident, to call the Kenner Police Department at (504) 712-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

Detective Kevin Treigle is in charge of the investigation.

Kenneth Jones

-KPD-

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