A Ruston man was arrested on numerous drug charges Wednesday after agents of the Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team investigated suspected drug sales at a local residence.
Re’Edward R. Swafford, 24, was reported by an anonymous source that identified specific drugs and their approximate location. Agents went to a Clinton Circle address, a Ruston Housing Authority property, and questioned Swafford. A subsequent search of
the residence led to the discovery of over 257 grams of suspected marijuana in multiple packages, approximately 24 ounces of suspected promethazine, and suspected ecstasy, methamphetamine, and items of drug paraphernalia.
Additional marijuana, promethazine, and a Glock 9mm pistol with an extended magazine were discovered in a diaper bag. An additional handgun was found in a bedroom.
A records check showed Swafford was convicted in September 2020 for illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled substance and home invasion, according to police. Swafford was sentenced to five years in prison but was released on parole in December 2021.
Swafford was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance (promethazine) with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance (MDMA-ecstasy), possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine and hydrocodone), illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of controlled substances, illegal possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a person under 17,
possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of controlled substances in a drug-free zone (public housing).
Bail was set at $115,000. Swafford is also being held for the Louisiana Department of Corrections-Probation and Parole for parole violations.
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