~NARCOTIC PRESS RELEASE~ JONES JOHNSON

On August 22, 2024, Narcotic Agents with the Evangeline Parish Sherrif's Office while conducting Criminal Patrol in Mamou, observed a vehicle conduct a left turn into the residence of 800 6th Street without using a turn signal before turning.   Upon the agents conducting a traffic stop, agents made contact with driver, James Johnson.   Agents learned that the driver, Johnson, did not maintain a valid Driver's License.  Agents advised Johnson to step out of the vehicle and for the safety of the agents, a pat search was conducted, and permission was granted by Johnson to allow agents to take all items off his person and pockets.  Johnson was then asked if he had anything within the vehicle that was illegal in which he stated no.  
During the interview, Johnson said to the agent he had Marijuana in the vehicle.   Agents searched the vehicle, on the driver's side floorboard was a piece of plastic containing Marijuana weighing 4.37 grams and a piece of receipt paper containing loose Marijuana weighing 2.61 grams.  Agents also learned Johnson maintains an Active Warrant through the Ville Platte City Marshals Office.
Jones-Johnson was issued a citation for his traffic violations along with (1) Criminal Summons for Possession of Schedule I Marijuana under 14 grams.  Johnson was arrested for his active warrant and transported to Ville Platte City jail for further booking or processing.