BATON ROUGE, La. — A coordinated drug enforcement operation spanning four parishes has led to the arrest of Rodney “Nunu” Davis, a suspected member of the “Muscle Gang”, and the seizure of over 1,000 lethal doses of a dangerous fentanyl and cocaine compound.
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) began investigating 28-year-old Davis in October and November after receiving tips that he was allegedly distributing fentanyl and cocaine in the Gardere Lane area. Following extensive surveillance, deputies identified four residences linked to Davis’ alleged narcotics activity across multiple locations.
Searches Span Four Parishes
Law enforcement executed search warrants at the following locations:
- Skysail Avenue, Baton Rouge
- Highway 16, Denham Springs
- Madrid Avenue, St. Gabriel
- South 12th Street, Port Allen
During the searches, authorities confiscated:
- 4.36 ounces of fentanyl/cocaine compound (approximately 1,237 lethal doses)
- A blender containing fentanyl residue
- Plastic bags and two digital scales
Officials noted that these substances posed a serious threat to public safety.
Charges Filed Against Rodney “Nunu” Davis
Davis was arrested on an EBRSO warrant and faces charges including:
- Distribution of fentanyl
- Distribution of cocaine
In addition, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office filed charges connected to the search on Highway 16, including:
- Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl
- Possession with intent to distribute cocaine
- Operation of a clandestine fentanyl lab
- CDS in the presence of a juvenile
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Criminal History of Davis
Authorities reported that Davis has a history of drug-related arrests, including:
- 2017: Possession of cocaine and codeine, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana
- 2024: Domestic abuse
- February 2025: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Davis is currently on bond in Livingston Parish from a September 2025 arrest and remains on probation until 2028 for the firearm conviction, as per WAFB.
Authorities Highlight Public Safety Efforts
The EBRSO emphasized that the arrest and seizure removed a significant quantity of lethal narcotics from the streets, reinforcing their ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking in the Baton Rouge area and surrounding parishes.
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