NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Detective Brian McGregor
Email:
bmcgregor@kennerpd.com
Office: (504) 712-2252
Date: June 25, 2009
Three arrested
in reference to Clandestine Laboratory found in Kenner
home
Kenner
- On Tuesday, June 23, 2009,
Kenner Police Narcotics Detective David Barrett and Officer Mark
McCormick received information that individuals were
manufacturing crystal methamphetamine at 3319 Colorado Avenue,
in Kenner.
Detectives conducted an
investigation in reference to the complaint and later obtained a
search warrant for the residence.
Upon conducting a search of the
home, members of the Kenner Police Department Narcotics
Investigation Division located a Clandestine Laboratory used to
manufacture methamphetamine inside the home.
In addition, detectives located a
grinder used to break up the precursor, Pseudoephedrine,
muriatic acid, and acetone, coffee filters and burnt foil used
to separate the product from the chemical reaction, including
clear plastic bags containing residual amounts of a clear
substance which tested positive for methamphetamine.
Detectives were also assisted by DEA
who responded to the residence and assisted in securing the
chemicals and dismantling the laboratory.
Monique Bordelon, 37, James Miller, 33, and
Gregory Brown, 31, all who provided the home address of
3319 Colorado Avenue,
Kenner.
Bordelon, Miller and Brown were
charged with the crimes of Operation of a Clandestine Laboratory
for unlawful manufacting of a controlled dangerous substance and
illegal possession of a schedule II controlled dangerous
substance (Methamphetamine).
Bond on Bordelon was set at $ 105,000.
At the time of this press release no
bond had been set for Miller or Brown.
Both Miller and Brown remain in
custody of the
Jefferson
Parish
Correctional
Center.
Chief Steve Caraway urges anyone with
information concerning this incident, to call the Kenner Police
Department at (504) 712-2222.
Chief Caraway also encourages anyone
with information concerning anyone possessing or distributing
illegal narcotics to call the Kenner Police Drug Hotline at
(504) 466-3073 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.
Callers may remain anonymous.
Narcotics Detective David Barrett and Officer Mark McCormick are
in charge of the investigation
Monique Bordelon
Gregory Brown
James Miller
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