New Release
Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following:
On the 14th of October 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments Narcotics Unit along with the Patrol Division stopped a car in the parking lot of the Best Western hotel in Ville Platte. The Agents approached the car and noticed the smell of burnt marijuana coming from the car. They conducted a interview with the driver and consent to search was granted. Upon completion of the search Agents located a large amount of Crystal Methamphetamine. This led to the following action.
Kylance Joseph
725 Herman Street
Opelousas, La. 70570
B/M Age 36
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He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine over 28 grams
Possession of Crack CocainePossession with intent to distribute Promethazine over 20 ounces
On the 17th of October 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Department's Criminal Patrol Unit, made contact with a person in the parking at the Best Inn motel. While speaking to the suspect they noticed he was extremely nervous. Agents conducted an interview with the suspect who then admitted to having narcotics on him. This led to the following arrest.
Joseph Andrew Credeur
Homeless
W/M Age 33
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He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine over 4 grams
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Later in the evening Narcotic Agents noticed a car sitting in the parking lot of the Best Inn Motel, with a male subject sitting in the car. Agents approached the car and made contact with the driver, when he exited the car agents could see a large bulge in his pocket. Agents patted him down for officer safety and noticed he had a pair of brass knuckles in his pocket. When Agents checked his pockets further, they also located narcotics. This led to a search warrant of the room he was seen walking in and out of. This led to the following arrests.
Jeremy Daniel Smith
1508 Lakeshore
Natchitoches, LA. 71457
W/M Age 25
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He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine over 3 grams
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Also charged was
Richard John Manuel
167 Cotton Gin Loop
Ville Platte, LA.70586
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He was charged with
Possession with intent to Distribute Methamphetamine over 3 grams
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
He also had 2 outstanding warrants for failure to appear for court.
On the 19th of October 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments K-9 unit stopped a car in the Basile area for a traffic violation. K-9 Diego conducted a free air sniff around the car and indicated to possible narcotics inside of it. The K-9 officer then performed of a search of the car, and located a large amount of narcotics. This led to this arrest.
Cathrine Fontenot
809 7th street
Gueydan, LA. 70583
W/F Age 48
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She was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine over 40 grams
Also charged was
James A Johnson
2519 Schambers Street
Basile, LA. 70515
W/M Age 40
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He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine over 40 grams
He also had 2 active warrants for failure to appear for court.
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