Officials: Man calls about stolen drugs

• Advocate Florida parishes bureau
• Published: May 17, 2008 - Page: 1A - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.

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HAMMOND — Deputies arrested a Hammond man Friday after he allegedly called to report that someone stole the drugs he was selling, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office reported.

Cedrick Riley Sr., 23, 42336 E. Pleasant Hill Road Extension, told deputies that he was trying to sell drugs when his would-be customers hit him across the head with a gun, tied him up and robbed him of his illicit merchandise near a gas station on University Avenue and Puma Drive in Hammond, said a statement from the Sheriff’s Office.

After the interview, deputies arrested Riley on two outstanding warrants from the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite and is being held for Livingston authorities, deputies said.