Morgan City man arrested on drug and gun charges within Drug Free Zone

A Morgan City man was arrested after an investigation led to the discovery of drugs and a gun.

MORGAN CITY, La. (KLFY) – A Morgan City man was arrested after an investigation led to the discovery of drugs and a gun.

According to the Morgan City Police Department, the Narcotics Division began an investigation into the sale of narcotics from a residence near Second St. Stephen Cortez, 55 of Morgan City was identified as the suspect.

On Tuesday, investigators with MCPD, along with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant on the residence. According to reports, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and marijuana were found. A firearm was also located.

Evidence was found that leads investigators to believe the drugs were intended to be sold. The residence was also located within a Drug Free Zone. Cortez was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail. He faces the following charges:

• Possession of a Schedule II CDS with intent to distribute (Meth)
• Possession of a Schedule I CDS with intent to distribute (Marijuana)
• Possession of a firearm in presence of CDS
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Violation of uniform CDS Law

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