Covington PD credits community with bust

By Debbie Glover
St. Tammany News
Published on Friday, February 5, 2010 12:26 AM CST

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Covington Police Chief Richard Palmisano credits the Covington community with calling in with complaints about drugs in the neighborhood that eventually led to the arrest of Bobby Barney.

“We have a situation where citizens are taking responsibility and calling in tips about suspected drug activity in their neighborhood and we are very grateful and happy about that,” Palmisano said.

Complaints were lodged and an investigation began two to three weeks ago which lead to the arrest of Bobby Edward Barney Sr., 44, 918 W. 31st Ave. Covington on the charges of possession with intent to distribute schedule II narcotics (crack cocaine); violation of a drug free zone; and possession of drug paraphernalia.

BOBBY BARNEY

About 10 grams of cocaine with a street value of about $1,000 was allegedly recovered from the residence after police obtained a search warrant. Cash amounting to $1,200 was also found at the house along with drug paraphernalia.

Palmisano said the average rock of cocaine is about 1 gram, equally to about one hit for an average user.

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