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Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong posts positive message after arrest

Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong was arrested on charges related to drug trafficking and soliciting a prostitute while attending a conference in Atlanta, according to Louisiana State Police.
Truong, 25, faces multiple charges including transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses and unauthorized use of a movable, as stated by State Police.
The investigation involved multiple agencies and uncovered a drug trafficking organization distributing opioids and other drugs, according to William Huggins.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill emphasized the need for accountability among public officials, stating, 'We have zero tolerance for wrongdoing, especially from public officials.

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The Western Journal

Democrat Mayor Arrested On Drug-Trafficking and Prostitution Charges

A Democrat official in Louisiana could be facing jail time for alleged involvement in a drug trafficking operation. The Washington Times reported Tuesday that 25-year-old Democrat Mayor Tyrin Truong of […] The post Democrat Mayor Arrested On Drug-Trafficking and Prostitution Charges appeared first on The Western Journal.

2 months ago·Phoenix, United States

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newsaddicts.com

Dem Mayor Arrested for Alleged Role in Drug Trafficking Scheme - News Addicts

One of the youngest mayors in Louisiana history was arrested Tuesday for his role in an alleged drug-trafficking ring that moved opioids, pot and MDMA — two years to the day of his swearing-in ceremony. Tyrin Truong, the 25-year-old mayor of the tiny eastern Louisiana city of Bogalusa, was collared for allegedly organizing “entertainment with […] The post Dem Mayor Arrested for Alleged Role in Drug Trafficking Scheme appeared first on News Addic…

2 months ago

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USA Today

Louisiana mayor accused of being a part of drug trafficking organization: Police

Tyrin Truong, the 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly being a member of a drug trafficking organization.

2 months ago·United States

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WWL

Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong posts to social media hours after posting bail

Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong was released after an arrest connected to a social media drug operation. Six others were arrested as officials remained quiet on evidence.

2 months ago

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The Hayride

The Strange, Magical And Joyful Case Of Tyrin Truong

Remember a couple of years ago when Bogalusa elected the Louisiana Democrats’ next political savior at the tender age of 23? I myself got a major kick out of WWOZ, the goofy public radio station out of New Orleans, doing a hagiographic podcast interview with him about how he was going to revolutionize a moribund […] The post The Strange, Magical And Joyful Case Of Tyrin Truong appeared first on The Hayride.

2 months ago

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The Independent

One of Louisiana’s youngest mayors bonded out after drug ring arrest

Tyrin Truong, 25 pledged to ‘clean up’ his city when elected as mayor in 2022– now he’s one of several people allegedly at the center of a prolific drug trafficking ring in Louisiana

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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