ALEXANDRIA, La. — A Louisiana psychiatric nurse practitioner is accused of dealing drugs in exchange for sex, authorities said.
Mark Damian Declouet Jr., 40, of Alexandria, was arrested Wednesday and charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, level III; possession of CDS II fentanyl, possession of CDS II methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, conspire to distribute CDS III, criminal conspiracy and human trafficking, according to Rapides Parish online jail records.
Declouet’s arrest came after a three-month investigation, KATC-TV reported. The Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Unit received complaints in reference to an area medical provider who was allegedly providing narcotics for sexual favors, the television station reported.
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Authorities claimed that Declouet would solicit men with cash to locate and provide women for sexual purposes, KALB-TV reported.
Agents developed a probable cause for Declouet’s arrest and also executed a search warrant at his home, according to KATC.
Declouet was taken into custody without incident and was found to be in possession of Suboxone films at the time of his arrest, the television station reported.
Agents also located fentanyl, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to KALB.
“Our agents, through their investigation, believe there may be more victims of this suspect out there and we are encouraging them to come forward,” Sheriff Mark Wood said in a statement. “Nothing is more disturbing than someone of authority victimizing someone in need.”
Declouet was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center and remains in jail, according to online jail records. Bail has not been set for several charges.
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