POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL NARCOTIC ON SCHOOL CAMPUS!!
Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following:
On the 27th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments Narcotics Unit stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. W hen the agent came into contact with the driver, he noticed she was trying to conceal something. Th e agent then conducted a search of the vehicle and located narcotics.
Paige Nicole Prudhomme
1070 Mural Lane
Saint Landry, la.
W/F Age 28
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She was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine 8 grams
She was cited for the traffic violation.
On the 15th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Departments Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Parkview Street. While conducting the traffic stop Agents located illegal narcotics. The following person was charged.
Tyra Monae Smith
516 Demoncherveaux
Ville Platte, LA.
B/F
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She was cited for obstruction of traffic
Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana 35 grams
Possession of Hydrocodone
Possession of Alprazam
Possession of Codeine
Possession of drug paraphernalia
On the 18th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments Narcotic Unit stopped a vehicle for speeding. Upon coming into contact with the driver and sole occupant, agents smelled an overwhelming odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Agents conducted a probable cause search
And found illegal narcotics and a gun in the vehicle.
Jermaine Sidney Cato Jr.
1494 Jonathon Drive
Columbus Ohio
B/M Age 20
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He was charged with
Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute 85 grams
Possession of a firearm in presence of CDS
Possession of drug paraphernalia
On the 24th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments Narcotics Unit was conducting an investigation of illegal narcotic possession on a school campus. When the suspect vehicle arrived to drop off their child, agents noticed an extremely strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle and the child. Agents made contact with the driver and explained the reason they were there. The mother admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle. Agents then conducted a search and located the narcotics.
Helena Rashida Zina Thomas
145 Dogwood Street
Chataignier, la
B/F Age 29
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She was charged with
Illegal use of CDS in presence of a minor
Possession of CDS in a drug free zone
She was cited for possession of Marijuana.
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.
