Bossier Officer Faces Federal Drug Indictment

A Sergeant with the Bossier Police department has been indicted on federal drug charges. Harold “BJ” Sanford who has been the head of the Bossier police union and his co-defendant are facing federal charges. Sanford and Mitchell Morehead were arrested after the FI raided Bossier Police Headquarters last month.

This week, Sanford and Morehead were indicted on a variety of charges.

The affidavit filed with the court alleges Sanford has an addiction to opioids and got illegal prescription drugs from Morehead.

What Charges Are the Suspects Facing?

Sanford

Conspiracy
Conspiracy to obtain substances by fraud

Morehead

Conspiracy
Conspiracy to obtain substances by fraud
3 counts of obtaining substances and distribution

Sanford has been placed on administrative leave by the police department.

The next court date in the case is November 2.

Caddo Parish 9/9-9/11 Violent Crime Arrests (Mugshots)

The following mugshots are of those arrested in Caddo Parish for violent or sexually related crimes through the dates of 9/9-9/11. All those pictured are considered innocent until proven guilty.