Man arrested after investigation leads to drug bust in Slidell

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SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A 21-year-old man was arrested after an investigation led to a drug bust in the Slidell area.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that detectives searched a home in the 100 block of W. Chamale Cove on June 20 following a narcotics division investigation.

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During the search, STPSO detectives said they recovered counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, marijuana, illegal THC products, Tapentadol, psilocybin mushrooms, drug paraphernalia “indicative of drug distribution” and a handgun.

According to the STPSO, “There were two toddlers in the residence when detectives arrived.”

STPSO deputies then arrested Isaiah Malik Torregano in connection with the investigation.

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Torregano faces the following charges:

• Two counts of distribution of a schedule I controlled dangerous substance (marijuana/THC)

• Distribution of a schedule II controlled dangerous substance (fentanyl)

• Distribution of a schedule II controlled dangerous substance (Tapentadol)

• Possession of a schedule I controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute (marijuana)

• Possession of a schedule I controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute (psilocybin mushrooms)

• Possession of a schedule II controlled dangerous substance (Tapentadol)

• Illegal carry of weapons

• Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under the age of 17

• Possession of drug paraphernalia

STPSO officials said detectives also contacted the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.

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