Chalmette man arrested for alleged drug and firearm possession

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A Chalmette man faces several gun and drug-related charges following an investigation by the Bureau of Special Investigations Division's Narcotics Unit. sheriff of the parish of Saint-Bernard.

According to SBSO deputies, on Friday, June 21, Timothy Kinkella, 38, was arrested on the following charges:

Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine and various prescription drugs
Possession of marijuana
Possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance
Criminal convicted in possession of a firearm
Possession of drug paraphernalia

(Courtesy/St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office)

Deputies said during an investigation they also found six firearms.

Kinkella was booked into the St. Bernard Parish Prison where he is being held on $446,750 bail.

Sheriff James Pohlmann said anyone looking to report suspected illegal drug activity in the parish to call the narcotics hotline at 504-271-DOPE or 3673.

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