Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Division wrapped up an investigation last week with the arrest of a Slidell-area couple after locating $73,000 worth of meth at their residence.
Detectives began investigating in 2020 after they were made aware of suspected illegal narcotics being distributed by William Anthony “Tony” Murray and his wife, Desiree Murray, who both resided on Pine Ranch Road in Slidell.
With assistance from the Criminal Patrol Division, detectives concluded their investigation on Thursday (February 25) with the execution of a search warrant at the Murray residence.
During their search, detectives discovered and seized approximately 913.5 grams of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $73,000; 75.8 grams of marijuana; drug paraphernalia; a semi-auto .40 caliber handgun; a semi-auto .22 caliber rifle; a 20-gauge shotgun and a Taser.
William Murray, who is a convicted felon currently on probation, was arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on the following charges:
L.R.S. 40:967AC Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine)
L.R.S. 40:966AC Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 CDS (Marijuana)
L.R.S. 14:95E Illegal Carrying of Weapons
L.R. S. 14:95.1 Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of Certain Felonies
L.R.S. 40:1023 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
L.R. S. 14:91.13 Possession of a CDS in the Presence of Persons under the age of 17
Desiree Murray was arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on the following charges:
L.R.S. 40:967AC Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine)
L.R.S. 40:966AC Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (Marijuana)
L.R.S. 14:95E Illegal Carrying of Weapons
L.R.S. 40:1023 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
L.R. S. 14:91.13 Possession of a CDS in the Presence of Persons under the age of 17
“Keeping drugs off our streets and out of our neighborhoods is a cooperative effort between law enforcement and our residents,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “If you know of people selling drugs in our community, please do not hesitate to report it, we will investigate.”
Anyone with information about narcotics, or other crimes, can submit an anonymous tip utilizing the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office website (www.stpso.com), or by calling the narcotics tip line (1-888-GO-2-JAIL).