Two men accused of drug activity in New Orleans East arrested

Raeven Poole
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Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Two men were arrested on Thursday, May 2 for their alleged actions in a New Orleans East area drug bust.

According to the New Orleans Police Department, around 2 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 4600 block of Viola Street of the Plum Orchard neighborhood on a call of a suspicious person in the area.

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When they arrived, officers said they saw four people attempting to flee the area. Following a short pursuit, officers captured two suspects.

Through an investigation, officers said they found a black SUV near the scene that had been used by the suspects. Officers said the vehicle had a switched VIN plate.

The two arrested have been identified as 30-year-old Jamar Lewis and 32-year-old Steven Evans.

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Evan faces a charge of possession of illegal drugs.

Lewis will face charges of:

  • Illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

  • Illegal carrying of a firearm while in possession of illegal drugs

  • Seven counts of possession of illegal drugs

  • One count of illegal possession of drug paraphernalia

Anyone with information about the incident of the remaining suspects can call Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.  

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