PLAQUEMINE -- Law-enforcement officers arrested the commander of the area's Law Enforcement Against Drugs Narcotics Task Force on accusations he was involved in a burglary and attempted arson at task force headquarters.

Lt. Gerald Jenkins, task force commander and a 20-year sheriff's deputy, was booked with malfeasance in office, obstruction of justice, burglary, theft, attempted arson, attempted arson with intent to defraud, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and placing combustible material in a structure.

Authorities also arrested Joseph Jenkins, 8832 Loredo St., Baton Rouge, a cousin of the commander. Deputies booked Joseph Jenkins with burglary, attempted arson, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm with narcotics and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

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