(Ouachita Parish) – METRO Narcotics announces several arrests following an investigation into contraband being smuggled into the Ouachita Correctional Center (OCC).
In August 2025, OCC Deputies initiated an investigation into illegal contraband entering the facility. The Ouachita Parish Metro Narcotics Unit (MNU) & Louisiana Probation and Parole assisted in the case. Through the course of the investigation, agents discovered that inmates were working with individuals outside of the facility to transport contraband to an inmate assigned to an off-compound work site. That inmate would then carry the contraband back into OCC to distribute to other inmates.
On September 11, 2025, the following individuals were arrested as part of this operation:
- · Monterius Simpson (Inmate):
- 1 count: Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility
- 1 count: Criminal Conspiracy - Lonell Davis (Inmate):
- 1 count: Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility
- 1 count: Criminal Conspiracy - Joshua McVay (Inmate):
- 1 count: Criminal Conspiracy - Devonte Coleman (Inmate):
- 1 count: Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility
- 1 count: Criminal Conspiracy - · Orlando Thomas:
- 1 count: Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility
- 1 count: Criminal Conspiracy
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional arrests are expected.