~ARREST BRIEFING~ JACOB PERRON

On September 13, 2023, the Evangeline Parish Criminal Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 in reference to a traffic violation. During the stop, Deputies noticed the driver to be extremely nervous and had a felony warrant for possession of schedule II narcotics.  As a result of the driver's actions, Deputies asked the driver if they can search the vehicle for any illegal narcotics.  When the driver refused, the Sheriff's Office K-9 was deployed and alerted to the vehicle for illegal narcotics. 

When searching the vehicle, Deputies located approximately 42.6 grams of Methamphetamine.  The driver / suspect (Jacob Perron W/M DOB 01/23/1992 of Mamou) was arrested and booked into the Evangeline Parish Jail for Possession and Distribution of Methamphetamine.  His bond was set at $35,000.00.   

As always, Sheriff Charles R. Guillory and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking information on criminal activity and urges the public to contact their Investigation Department via phone at 337-363-2161 or through the agency's website at www.evangelineparishsheriff.org.  Any person reporting information will remain anonymous. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.