~NARCOTIC PRESS RELEASE~ JAMES FONTENOT

On July 9th, 2024, Narcotic Agents, while conducting a criminal patrol in the East side of Evangeline Parish, observed a Silver GMC pickup truck traveling North on Peach Tree Lane when agents followed the vehicle began to travel from his lane into the opposite lane almost running off the opposite shoulder of the roadway.  Agents activated the emergency lights to affect a traffic stop on Peach Street Lane.  Upon contacting the driver he was identified as James Fontenot 36 of Ville Platte. He was advised of the reason for the traffic stop.  Upon providing the license plate to dispatch agent became aware that the vehicle did not maintain vehicle insurance. When making contact with Fontenot, agents observed drug paraphernalia "Marijuana smoking pipe" in his hands and Fontenot was ordered to exit the vehicle.   Upon leaving the car, Fontenot became nervous and sweating profusely, at this time, agents conducted a pat search of Fontenot for weapons and officer safety and located a small bag of Marijuana weighing 1.51 grams.  Also, located in the wallet of Fontenot 1.37 grams of methamphetamines, and 2.58 grams of methamphetamines are located in the vehicle.  Proof of insurance was provided and the vehicle was released to the subjects at the residence.
James Fontenot was arrested and charged with  (1) Count 40:967.C Possession of Schedule II, issued citations for the following traffic offenses 47:501 Failure to register vehicle, 30:2522 Littering, 32:79 Improper Lane usage, 32:415 Suspended Driver's license, 32:1304 Expired MVI, and a Criminal Summons for (1) count  40:966 Marijuana under 14 grams. Citation Number 89059665 and 89059666.