Woman arrested in connection to Lafourche Parish drug bust

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LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. ( WGNO ) — A second person has been arrested following a September drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the discovery of around 120 pounds of marijuana in Lafourche Parish.

According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Jaron Rousse, of Larose, had previously been arrested in the case. His girlfriend, 26-year-old Talesha Cheramie, of Larose, has now also been arrested.

Initially, LPSO detectives were investigating Rousse and reportedly learned that he was going to receive a shipment of marijuana. Later, on Sept. 25, and with the assistance of K-9 "Sox," the delivery truck was found and Rousse was allegedly observed trying to collect the shipment.

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Agents moved in and arrested Rousse before seizing the roughly 120 pounds of marijuana along with $34,000 in cash.

Rousse was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, transactions involving proceeds from controlled dangerous substance activity, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation. He is being held at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex without bond.

A warrant was later obtained for Cheramie and she was arrested on Oct. 15. She was also booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex and is being charged with conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Her bail is set at $50,000.

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