
The young mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, has been arrested following an investigation into drug trafficking in the city, officials say.
25-year-old Tyrin Truong, who was elected mayor in 2022 at the age of just 23, is charged with transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, unauthorized use of a moveable and soliciting for prostitutes. This follows a "comprehensive investigation" conducted by the Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force into drug trafficking occurring in the city. The investigation began in April of 2024, reported CBS News.