Chalmette man arrested for alleged possession of drugs, guns
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ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A Chalmette man is facing several gun and drug-related charges following an investigation by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit.
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According to the SBSO deputies, on Friday, June 21, 38-year-old Timothy Kinkella was arrested on accusations of:
Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and various prescription medications
Possession of marijuana
Possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance
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Possession of drug paraphernalia
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Deputies said during an investigation they also found six firearms.
Kinkella was booked into the St. Bernard Parish Prison where he is being held on a bond of $446,750.
Sheriff James Pohlmann said anyone looking to report suspected illegal drug activity in the parish to call the narcotics hotline at 504-271-DOPE or 3673.
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