Baton Rouge music studio raid leads to arrests, drug and weapon seizures

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) – A raid on three locations around East Baton Rouge Parish resulted in two arrests and the seizure of multiple weapons and drugs on Monday, Dec. 16.

A joint effort between the Narcotics Unit of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO), members of the Baton Rouge DEA Task Force, with additional assistance from the EBRSO SWAT, the EBRSO K-9, Baton Rouge Police Department K-9, Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9, and the Louisiana State Police Fugitive Task Force conducted raids at two locations in Zachary and a music studio on Alberta Drive in Baton Rouge.

Derick Stewart, 39, identified as an artist who uses the nickname Chip the Ruler and “CEO” associated with a music consulting group, has been charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Heroin), Possession a firearm containing a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Marlon Clark, 35, was also arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Oxycodone), Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (MDMA), Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance.

Investigators plan to obtain further arrest warrants for other identified accomplices.

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