Sheriff's Deputies recently arrested Alvena Johnson, owner of an adult store called The Fun Depot. Authorities booked the 70-year old Johnson on two felony counts of the promotion of obscene devices.
KNOE-TV reported that also arrested on four counts under the same law, were Bobby and Lori Tremaine, owners of the Red Door stores in West Monroe. KNOE reported that their news teams were alerted in advance so they could be on hand to capture Johnson and the Tremaines being escorted away in handcuffs.
The alleged crimes “involved have to do with selling obscene sex toys, erotic videos, novelty items, and gag gifts,” according to Assistant District Attorney Neal Johnson.
Ouachita Parish authorities started receiving complaints from neighbors after the West Monroe Red Door adult novelty shop opened up, according to Major Jay Russel of the Sheriff's office.
KNOE reported that the charges carry the possibility of between six months to three years in prison and a fine of as much as $2,500. Bond has been set at $3,500 for each count.
Portions of this courtesy of the Free Speech X-Press, the weekly newsletter of the Free Speech Coalition. More info at www.freespeechcoalition.com.
