Officer Accused of Abuse and Drug Plant | New Orleans News

A police officer in Oakdale, Jalen Melbert, 33, is facing serious charges after allegedly planting drugs and coercing a victim into sexual activity using his badge. State police began investigating him on August 19th, revealing he also conspired to hide illegal substances, leading to an innocent person’s arrest. The Oakdale Police Chief condemned the alleged actions as contrary to department standards, and more charges are expected as the probe continues — a shocking betrayal that undermines public trust in law enforcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc3005eea6925de1