A heavy police presence was seen Tuesday morning at the home of the Bogalusa mayor. Multiple law enforcement officers were seen at Tyrin Truong's home in Bogalusa early in the morning. It is unclear why the police are at his home. WDSU reached out to the City of Bogalusa, Truong, and the Bogalusa Police Department for more information.
Tyrin Truong, the 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly being a member of a drug trafficking organization.
Tyrin Truong, the mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, and several other people have been arrested as part of a drug-trafficking investigation. The Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force uncovered an organization selling opioids,
The mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, Tyrin Truong, was arrested as part of an investigation by state police into a drug-trafficking organization.
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong, who was arrested last week on charges that authorities said stem from a drug trafficking investigation, is asking for donations to help fund his criminal defense.
Tyrin Truong, mayor-elect of Bogalusa, photographed Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at his campaign office in Bogalusa. The 23-year-old political science major has unseated Bogalusa's mayor with 56 percent of the vote. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
Truong grew up in Bogalusa and, after graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri with a degree in African American Studies, moved back to his hometown with hopes of running for public office. During his time in Missouri, he interned for Democratic U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay.
The 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, on Tuesday was arrested and accused of involvement in a drug-trafficking operation and the soliciting of prostitution.
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong posted bail after he was arrested along with several others in connection with the investigation by Louisiana State Police last week.
BOGALUSA, La. ( WGNO) — Louisiana State Police announced the arrest of Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, troopers said the 25-year-old along with six others were taken into custody following a comprehensive investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization operating in Bogalusa.
With winter storms headed to Louisiana, state troopers want to make sure people are aware of safety precautions that should be taken. Ryan Davis with the Louisiana State Police says it is best for people to stay off roads.