AMITE — Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding a suspected drug dealer, who officials are calling “armed and dangerous.” This comes after months of investigation by TPSO’s Narcotics team.
According to TPSO, Ledeven “Phat” Edwards, 35, is wanted on three counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II narcotics and one count each of Possession of Schedule I narcotics, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Weapons While in Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Creation/Operation of a Clandestine Lab, and Resisting an Officer.
After a months-long investigation, TPSO Narcotics detectives, assisted by the Hammond Police Department and the DEA’s Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (F.O.R.T.), executed a search warrant at a home on James Road in Amite. This home is allegedly where Edwards was confirmed to have been selling fentanyl, meth, marijuana, and various prescription pills, per officials.
In the search, officials found fentanyl, marijuana, and evidence of drug production and distribution, according to TPSO. Additionally, detectives located a semi-automatic gun with a 90-round drum magazine and a 30-round magazine for a different weapon not at the home at the time of the search operation.
Officials says Edwards is a convicted felon and is considered armed and dangerous.
If you know where he is, please contact the Criminal Investigations Office at 985-902-2088. If you’d prefer to
share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.
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