Truong grew up in Bogalusa and, after graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri with a degree in African American Studies, moved back to his hometown with hopes of running for public office. During his time in Missouri, he interned for Democratic U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay.

Bogalusa, Louisiana, Mayor Tyrin Truong returned to work on Jan. 8, just hours after posting a $150,000 bond following his arrest on multiple charges, including drug-related charges. Truong, 25, is being accused of soliciting prostitutes and involvement in a drug trafficking network.

Bogalusa's Mayor Tyrin Truong posted bail following an arrest concerning a drug-trafficking and prostitution operation. He faces several charges amid claims of a politically motivated investigation.

Tyrin Truong, 25 pledged to ‘clean up’ his city when elected as mayor in 2022– now he’s one of several people allegedly at the center of a prolific drug trafficking ring in Louisiana

The 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, on Tuesday was arrested and accused of involvement in a drug-trafficking operation and the soliciting of prostitution.

Bogalusa mayor Tyrin Truong has been arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitutes and purchasing illegal drugs. He was additionally booked into the Washington Parish Jail for unauthorized use of a moveable,

District attorney Collin Sims addressed dozens of concerned residents on Tuesday following the arrest of Mayor Tyrin Truong.

Tyrin Truong, mayor-elect of Bogalusa, photographed Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at his campaign office in Bogalusa. The 23-year-old political science major has unseated Bogalusa's mayor with 56 percent of the vote.