Tue Jan 07 15:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Bogalusa Mayor Arrested in Major Drug and Prostitution Sting
**Bogalusa, LA –** Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong was arrested Tuesday morning along with six others in a sweeping drug and prostitution investigation conducted by the Louisiana State Police. The arrests stem from a months-long investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating within the city.
According to Louisiana State Police, the investigation, launched in April, uncovered a network distributing opioids, high-grade marijuana, THC products, and MDMA. The organization allegedly used social media for transactions, with some proceeds used to purchase firearms. Police say some of these weapons were provided to individuals prohibited from owning them and others linked to violent crimes in Bogalusa.
Mayor Truong faces charges including unauthorized use of a movable. The six other individuals arrested – MacKenzie Lynn Cefalu (24), De-Saleem Wali Pittman (24), Dirul S. Pittman (22), Salehal-Dien Malike Pittman (26), Tonya Renee Stage (51), and Devan Michael Williams (28) – face various unspecified charges related to the drug trafficking and prostitution operation. All suspects were booked into the Washington Parish jail.
A press conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to provide further details on the arrests and ongoing investigation. WDSU has reached out to the city of Bogalusa and the Bogalusa Police Department for comment. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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