A Ruston man was arrested April 29 after officers executed a search warrant at a residence on North Chatham Road, according to an affidavit filed by the Ruston Police Department.
Antavion Bass, 22, was arrested at the residence following the recovery of drugs.
RPD located suspected marijuana, ecstasy, oxycodone and gabapentin inside a bedroom identified as belonging to Antavion Bass, according to the affidavit.
Officers found loose marijuana buds, a plastic bag containing marijuana, and a container holding multiple bags with a total weight of approximately 164.33 grams. Pills identified as oxycodone, gabapentin and suspected ecstasy were also recovered. Bass was also in possession of over $2,500 at the time of his arrest.
The affidavit states Bass was advised of his rights and acknowledged having marijuana in the residence.
Bass was booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of MDMA (ecstasy) with intent to distribute, possession of oxycodone, and possession of a legend drug (gabapentin).
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