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Political Illusions of the Cajun Mafia

This book examines “robust” political corruption in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The book scrutinizes the transparency, schemes and co-conspirators involved in political corruption. It discusses how top elected officials use their power and public resources funded by local sales and property taxes to improperly target, retaliate and even maliciously prosecute the most ridiculous matters to further their personal agenda. The book examines in detail the types of public infringements involving corruption as well as the vast network of political connections to other various public schemes. The book is further evidence that political corruption in Louisiana is not only profound but more like organized crime controlled by mob bosses. Louisiana no longer will turn a “blind eye” and now demands zero tolerance for corruption and nepotism of elected officials.

This book examines “robust” political corruption in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The book scrutinizes the transparency, schemes and co-conspirators involved in political corruption. It discusses how top elected officials use their power and public resources funded by local sales and property taxes to improperly target, retaliate and even maliciously prosecute the most ridiculous matters to further their personal agenda.

The book examines in detail the types of public infringements involving corruption as well as the vast network of political connections to other various public schemes. The book is further evidence that political corruption in Louisiana is not only profound but more like organized crime controlled by mob bosses.

Louisiana no longer will turn a “blind eye” and now demands zero tolerance for corruption and nepotism of elected officials.

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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - Authorities are conducting what <strong>the</strong>y have called <strong>the</strong> largest<br />

anti-drug operation in <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> Southwest Louisiana.<br />

The 10-month investigation yielded 24 arrests, including <strong>the</strong> largest cocaine distributor<br />

and drug wholesaler in <strong>the</strong> Lake Area.<br />

Over <strong>the</strong> past two weeks SWAT team members have done several raids to make <strong>the</strong><br />

arrests. The most recent raid was held Sunday night through Monday morning.<br />

"A lot <strong>of</strong> people say we are not NFL winning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong> war in drugs," said Calcasieu Parish Sheriff<br />

Tony Mancuso. "It's an ongoing Week: thing, That's but last night we won."<br />

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"This was a team effort and would not have happened without everyone involved," said<br />

Col. Mike D. Edmondson with state police.<br />

The operation, named Operation 27 by authorities, is ongoing and more arrests are<br />

expected.<br />

The following is <strong>the</strong> list <strong>of</strong> subjects who have been arrested so far:<br />

• Norvell K. Harris, 36, Iowa: 65 counts conspiracy to distribute CDS II. Bond: $12,550,000.<br />

• Hayward Lecompte, 39, Lake Charles: 11 counts conspiracy to distribute CDS II,<br />

attempted possession <strong>of</strong> CDS II over 400 grams, attempted possession <strong>of</strong> CDS with intent<br />

to distribute over 400 grams. Bond: $4,300,000.<br />

• Krisjuana Bellow, 22, Lake Charles: 16 counts <strong>of</strong> possession with intent to distribute<br />

cocaine. Bond: $1,750,000.<br />

• Jewery B. Webb, 46, Lake Charles: distribution <strong>of</strong> crack cocaine. Bond: $175,000.<br />

• Gregory Eddie, 46, Lake Charles: 10 counts <strong>of</strong> conspiracy to distribute CDS II. Bond:<br />

$1,500,000.<br />

• William Plaster, 33, Sulphur: conspiracy to possess cocaine. Bond: $1,500,000.<br />

• Chad Gladney, 40, Lake Charles: four counts conspiracy to distribute CDS III, three<br />

counts possession <strong>of</strong> CDS I, two counts conspiracy to distribute CDS IV. Bond: $1,150,000.<br />

• Jerry Vallier, 50, Lake Charles: seven counts conspiracy to distribute CDS II. Bond:<br />

$1,050,000.<br />

• Jahmal Gray, 40, Lake Charles: six counts <strong>of</strong> conspiracy to distribute CDS II. Bond:<br />

$900,000.<br />

• Jarvis Anderson, 38, Lake Charles: four counts <strong>of</strong> possession with intent to distribute<br />

cocaine, two counts <strong>of</strong> distribution <strong>of</strong> marijuana, possession with intent to distribute<br />

marijuana. Bond: $805,000.<br />

• Eric D. Malbrough, 39, Lake Charles: three counts conspiracy to possess CDS II, three<br />

counts distribution <strong>of</strong> CDS II. Bond: $775,000.

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