42-year-old Ronald O. Thomas is accused of public payroll fraud, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution of cocaine, malfeasance in office and obstruction of justice. Before his arrest, Thomas had been assigned as the evidence custodian for northern Louisiana investigative operations.
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According to the LSP, a criminal investigation had been underway since last year, after information was developed during the course of another investigation suggesting Thomas’ possible involvement in illegal activity.
On Monday, Troopers executed a search warrant on Thomas’ property and seized nearly $50,000 in cash and a stolen weapon. Other items have also been seized and State Police say they are currently being processed.
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Investigators also arrested 38-year-old Leonard Dunn of Monroe. Dunn was charged with 3 counts of distribution of marijuana and 1 count of distribution of hydrocodone. Thomas apparently had conspired with Dunn to sell large quantities of cocaine in northeast Louisiana. Thomas also apparently made attempts to warn Dunn that he was being investigated and instructed Dunn to destroy evidence and dispose of money.
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