Franklin Felon Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges

40-year-old Darrel Wayne Notto of Franklin was arrested this week at a home in Franklin after St. Mary Parish Sheriff's deputies say they found drugs, a weapon, and cash allegedly belonging to the convicted felon.

Sheriff Blaise Smith says Notto faces the following charges:

• Possession of schedule I (marijuana) with intent to distribute

• Possession of schedule I (synthetic cannabinoids) with intent to distribute

• Possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felony

• Possession of firearm in the presence of a CDS

• Possession of schedule I THC edibles

• Transactions involving drug proceeds

• Possession of drug paraphernalia

• Possession of schedule II (hydrocodone)

• Illegal possession of stolen firearms

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Detectives say they seized the following drugs:

* 12.1 pounds of synthetic marijuana

* 5.1 pounds of marijuana

* hydrocodone pills

* 50 grams of THC edibles

* $1,896 in cash

* Ruger .357 Magnum

Following his booking into the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center, Notto was released on a $96,500 bond.

Franklin Felon Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges

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