A Louisiana Tech student was arrested after police say they found marijuana and related paraphernalia in an on-campus residence hall.
At about 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Louisiana Tech police officers responded to the Kidd A residence hall regarding a fire alarm. During the investigation, an officer found a clear plastic bag containing suspected marijuana and scales used to measure marijuana for distribution.
The resident student Allen J. Walker, 18, of New Iberia. La., admitted the marijuana and scales belonged to him. A search revealed another clear plastic bag of suspected marijuana, several plastic bags in a backpack on the bed, and a fanny pack containing cash on my bedside table. Alan reportedly stated he sells marijuana in his hometown but has not sold marijuana on the Tech campus.
Allen was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center. Bail was set at $30,000.
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