In mid July, Corrections Security Investigators informed agents with the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Unit about the possibility of a Deputy assigned to DC-1 bringing in various types of contraband to inmates.
Anonymous information was provided that identified Deputy Cedric Allen, Jr. , 20 of Alexandria, was allegedly bringing in tobacco, Marijuana, Synthetic Marijuana, and sheets of paper infused with a synthetic spray commonly referred to as “K2 paper” that inmates request and pay for.
Through their joint investigation, Correction’s Security Investigators and RADE Agents learned that Allen, Jr. would be introducing contraband into DC-1 on his next night shift which was on July 23rd, 2026.
Once Allen, Jr. arrived for his shift, his belongings were searched and rolling papers were found in his back pack, which is considered contraband in a correctional environment.
An open air sniff by a RADE Narcotics K-9 was conducted around the exterior of Allen, Jr’s vehicle and a positive alert for narcotics was detected. A search of the interior of his vehicle revealed two black latex gloves twisted tightly both containing suspected narcotics, which is a common way to smuggle contraband.
A search warrant was then conducted at Allen, Jr.’s residence where RADE Agents located Marijuana, two rifles and four sheets of paper believed to be K2 paper.
Cedric Allen, Jr. was placed under arrest without incident and booked into DC-1 for Malfeasance in Office, Introducing Contraband into a Penal Facility, Criminal Conspiracy, Possession of CDS 1 (Marijuana) with Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS 1 (Synthetic Analogs) with Intent to Distribute, and two counts of Illegal Carrying of a Firearm with Drugs.
Cedric Allen, Jr. a three month employee, was also terminated upon his arrest.
Agents have been conducting an active, ongoing investigation over the last week and more arrests are possible.
“We hold our deputies to a high standard and this conduct does not represent the values of the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office or the hard work of the dedicated men and women who serve our community every day” said Sheriff Mark Wood.
“All Persons Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty In A Court Of Law Or Administrative Action”
Arrestee:
Cedric OBrien Allen, Jr., 20
3806 Rose Marie Street, Alexandria, LA
Charges:
Malfeasance in Office
Introducing Contraband into a Penal Facility
Criminal Conspiracy
Possession of CDS 1 (Marijuana) with Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS 1 (Synthetic Analogs) with Intent to Distribute, two counts of Illegal Carrying of a Firearm with Drugs