New Release
Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following:
On the 10th of November 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments Criminal Patrol unit, conducted a traffic stop on main street. When agents approached the car, they could smell marijuana. The driver gave consent to search and the following action occurred.
Shontee Edwards
1023 Rachel Drive
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
B/M Age 20
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He was cited and released
For possession of marijuana
And a traffic violation
A separate traffic stop the same night led to another person being charged with marijuana
Joshua Clint Roberts
1914 Marshall Frank
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
B/M Age 29
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He was cited and released
For possession of marijuana
And a traffic violation
On the 28th of November 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments Criminal Patrol unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Beacon Road. The suspect fled but was captured. This led to the following actions.
Matrekus Vidrine
1835 Clement Street
Ville Platte, LA. 70586B/M Age 39
He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Hydrocodone
Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
Possession of Oxycodone
Possession of CDS in presence of minor
Ashley Nicole Lejeune
1030 Jake Lane
Mamou, LA. 70554
W/F Age 32
She was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
Possession of CDS in presence of a minor
On the 29th of November 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments Narcotic Unit, executed a search warrant in Mamou. When Agents entered the residence they saw narcotics in plain view, upon completion of the search of the residence, the following action occurred.
Keith R. Thomas
109 3rd street
Mamou, LA. 70554
B/M Age 30
He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine
Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
Possession of CDS in presence of a minor
Probation violation
Outstanding warrant
Leola Gail Wilson
716 3rd street
Mamou, LA. 70586
B/M Age 38
On the 29th of November 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Departments Criminal Patrol Unit, conducted a traffic on Tate Cove Road. Upon coming into contact with the driver, there were narcotics in plain view.
Brendan Emanuel Coward
1340 Morrison Ave.
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
B/M Age 21
He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
Possession of a firearm in presence of CDS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On the 1st of November 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Departments Criminal Patrol Unit, conducted a traffic stop on a car. During the stop Agents found narcotics. This led to the following
Erica James
511 Arlington Street
Coushatta LA. 71019
W/F Age 34
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She was cited and released for
Possession of Marijuana
And a traffic citation
Also, on the 1st of November 2021 a traffic stop was conducted by Criminal Patrol Agents. While speaking to the driver of the car, he admitted to being in possession of narcotics. Upon a search of the car the following actions occurred.
Tyrone Weathersby
2641 Carson Street
Sacramento CA. 95818
B/M Age 53
He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
And a traffic violation
Another traffic stop by Criminal Patrol Agents led to an arrest
For a firearm violation
Jacques Morris
200 South Marshall Blvd
Bunkie, LA. 71322
B/M Age 33
He was charged with
Possession of a firearm by a felon
And a traffic violation
Also, on the 1st of November a traffic stop by Criminal Patrol Agents led to the following
Ronnie Hawkins
169 Tibbs Road
Arcadia, LA. 71001
B/M Age 41
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He was cited and released for
Possession of Marijuana
And a traffic violation
On the 2nd of November 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Departments Narcotic Unit, executed a search warrant in the Point Blue area. Upon entering the residence Agents located narcotics and weapons. This led to the following arrest.
Saben Kade Fontenot
149 Belleau Road
Church Point, LA. 70525
W/M Age 20
He was charged with
Possession of Promethazine
Robbie Fontenot
5057 Lanse Bleu Road
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
W/M Age 56
As always, Sheriff Charles R Guillory and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is always 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.