U.S. Marshals Announce Operation Washout/Spring Cleaning Arrests

DOJ Press

Baton Rouge, LA – In support of the U.S. Department of Justice
efforts to reduce violent crime, the Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task
Force (MLFTF) of the U.S. Marshals Service conducted “Operation
Washout/Spring Cleaning” targeting violent fugitives and noncompliant
sex offenders during the month of March in the greater Baton Rouge area.
The MLFTF finished the operation with 87 arrests. “This was
another example of what can be accomplished with continuing law
enforcement teamwork,” said U.S. Marshal Bill Brown for the Middle
District of Louisiana. “I am very proud of our long-term partnerships
with other local, state and federal agencies in combating violent
crime.” Notable Arrests:
Demetriyon Grim was wanted by
the Chambers County Texas Sheriff’s Office for money laundering, and by
the BRPD as a homicide suspect. The MLFTF located Grim on Lockhaven
Avenue in Baton Rouge. With the assistance of the BRPD SWAT, entry was
made and Grim was arrested without incident. After a search warrant was
executed, BRPD detectives seized $37,000 in cash, several hundred doses
of Ecstasy, marijuana and a handgun. James Douglas
was wanted by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office for second-degree
murder. Upon arrest, members of the MLFTF accompanied by EBRSO
detectives were able to secure a Heckler and Koch .40 Caliber handgun
from Douglas, who is a convicted felon. Charles Johnson
was wanted by the Baton Rouge Police Department for second degree murder
and illegal use of a weapon. During a search incident to arrest, a
Taurus .40 caliber pistol was found on Johnson’s person. Michael Scarbrough was wanted by the Ascension Parish
Sheriff’s Office for attempted second degree murder and domestic abuse
battery by strangulation. As MLFTF members were effecting the arrest,
one of Scarbrough’s associates began having a cardiac emergency. MLFTF
members performed CPR for over 15 minutes while waiting on EMS to
arrive. The MLFTF was later notified by EMS that the associate was
stabilized on the way to the hospital. Methamphetamine was discovered at
the time of the arrest.
The U.S. Marshals (USMS) Middle Louisiana
Fugitive Task Force is primarily composed of the USMS, Baton Rouge
Police Department, West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana
Probation and Parole, U.S. Border Patrol and the Iberville Parish
Sheriff’s Office. Their primary mission is to arrest violent offenders.
Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found
at http://www.usmarshals.gov.

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