Alexandria man arrested after heroin, fentanyl investigation

ALEXANDRIA, La. (RPSO) – Over the last two months, the Metro Narcotics Division continued their investigation into the heroin and fentanyl trafficking in the Alexandria area. Agents developed Raymon “Rev” Dixon, 43, of Alexandria, as a suspected dealer.

During their initial investigation, Agents established Dixon was conducting his illegal activity in areas of Applewhite Street to Willow Glen and between lower 3rd and I-49.

On January 24, authorities observed Dixon driving a white Ford SUV, failing to signal as he turned in front of deputies. Criminal Patrol Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Dixon near 9th and Broadway, but Dixon refused to stop and attempted to flee the area in the SUV.

Dixon continued to flee deputies until near 8th and Applewhite, until he struck a curb, damaging the front wheel of the SUV and finally crashed into a chain link fence. No one was injured in the crash and Dixon was taken into custody without further incident.

Upon his arrest, Dixon was found to be in possession of several ounces of suspected heroin/fentanyl mixture (valued at approximately $12,000), and cash. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center where he was booked on numerous charges.

Dixon remains in jail on a $131,500 bond as well as a no bond parole violation through the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole.

Metro Agents said their investigation into the heroin/fentanyl trafficking continues and they encourage citizens to report suspected narcotics activity, either by calling Crime Stoppers or through emailing metro@rpso.la.gov.

“Having a family member die from a heroin, fentanyl overdose is very hard to overcome,” said Sheriff William Earl Hilton. “We will continue our aggressive enforcement and if it saves one person from overdosing and prevents a family from having to bury a loved one, our efforts are not in vain.”

Dixon’s charges include failure to signal, aggravated flight from an officer, two counts possession of CDS I with intent to distribute, criminal damage to property, probation/parole warrant and contempt of court.