Covington Police report that on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, officers with the Criminal Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 25 at Branch Crossing Drive for a traffic violation, which resulted in the arrest of 28 YO Jamal Abron of Franklinton for drug-related charges.
After the initial stop, officers conducted a probable cause search of Abron’s vehicle which resulted in the discovery of more than 4 pounds of marijuana, and approximately $5,500 in cash that is believed to be proceeds from drug transactions.