Fighting Fentanyl Behind the Scenes Podcast with Sheriff Jason Ard #8

 In this episode of “Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard”, Sheriff Ard discusses the ongoing battle against illegal narcotics in Livingston Parish with Lieutenant Steve Erdey and Sergeant Cody Jarreau by delving into a significant case involving drug dealer Devonte Skinner, who was recently sentenced for selling fentanyl and marijuana. 

Chapters

04:46 The Case of Devonte Skinner

10:56 Investigation Challenges

16:22 Impacting the Community Through Drug Enforcement 

19:53 Closing Thoughts 

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Keywords

Sheriff's Office, Livingston Parish, narcotics, fentanyl, drug enforcement, community safety, law enforcement, overdose prevention, drug trafficking, police investigation, public safety, Sheriff Jason Ard

Takeaways

• The importance of teamwork in drug enforcement 
• Devonte Skinner was a major drug dealer in the area.
• Fentanyl is a significant concern due to its lethality.
• Investigations require patience and thoroughness to build strong cases.
• Community safety is a priority for law enforcement.
•  Overdose statistics show a decline due to effective drug enforcement.

Chapters

• 0:04 Introduction and Listener Discretion
• 5:02 Meet the Team
• 8:29 Unraveling the Investigation
• 13:49 The Challenges of Law Enforcement
• 15:59 The Courtroom Outcome
• 17:15 Impact of Fentanyl in the Community
• 19:55 Conclusion and Future Outlook