TRAFFIC STOPS AND SEARCH WARRANT LEAD TO DRUG ARRESTS!
Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following:
On May 19th 2022 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments K-9 Unit, conducted a traffic stop on a truck Lanse Bleu Road. The driver was advised of the reason for the stop. When the K-9 Agent went to pat him down, due to his behavior he attempted to flee and was immediately taken into custody. The suspect was in possession of narcotics on his person, vehicle and also attempted to throw narcotics away.
Bruce Anthony Soileau
1251 Nile Street
Eunice, LA. 70535
W/M Age 60
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He was charged with
Possession of Methamphetamine
Obstruction of justice
Resisting an officer.
On the 31st of May 2022 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Narcotics Unit, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Zenon Road. Agents made contact with the driver and advised of the reason for the stop. Agents could then see illegal narcotics in plain view. Agents conducted a search of the vehicle and located more illegal narcotics.
Alex Shane Fontenot
1049 Hill Street
Turkey Creek, LA. 70585
W/M Age 31
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He was charged with
Possession of Fentanyl
Possession of Oxycodone
On June 6th 2022 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Patrol Unit, conducted a traffic stop on Meridian Road. The driver of the vehicle was advised of the reason for the stop. The driver had outstanding warrants and was arrested. Upon the deputy completing a search of the drivers belonging, the deputy found illegal narcotics.
Michelle Fontenot
176 Oilfield Road
Glenmore, LA. 71433
W/F Age 38
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She was charged with
Forgery 3 counts
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine
On the 26th of May 2022 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Criminal Patrol Unit, stopped a vehicle on Gradney Lane for a traffic violation. Upon Agents coming into contact with the occupants. They observed several indications of possible narcotics use. The Agents then conducted a short roadside interview. This led to permission to search the vehicle. Once Agents completed there search illegal narcotics were recovered and the following charged.
Carl William Smith
313 Point Street
Mamou, LA. 70554
W/M Age 48
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He was charged for a active warrant
For failure to appear.
Jodi Lynn Lowery
313 Point Street
Mamou, LA. 70554
W/F Age 47
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On the 1st of June 2022 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Narcotics Unit, conducted a search warrant in the city limits of Ville Platte. Agents entered the residence and took one suspect into custody without any incident. The search warrant stemmed from many complaints over the past several months.
Charles Jessie Aswell IV
1110 West Lasalle Street
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
W/M Age 42
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He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine
Possession with intent to distribute Suboxone
Possession of Amphetamine
Possession of a firearm in presence of CDS.
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.
