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.

Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong, who at 23 years old became the city's youngest mayor when he took the oath of office two years ago, was arrested Tuesday morning by the Louisiana State Police as part of a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation, authorities said.

Tyrin Truong, the 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly being a member of a drug trafficking organization.

One of Louisiana’s youngest mayors bonded out after drug, prostitute solicitation arrest - Tyrin Truong, 25 pledged to ‘clean up’ his city when elected as mayor in 2022– now he’s one of several people

After being arrested Tuesday morning, Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong said in a Facebook post that he denies all charges against him.

Jan. 7, Louisiana State Police said the 25-year-old mayor, along with six others, were taken into custody following a comprehensive investigation into a drug trafficking organization that was operating in Bogalusa.