Narcotics are recovered in Ville Platte

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office releases the following:

On July 6,2023 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Narcotics Unit, conducted a traffic stop on Tate Cove and East Jefferson. Agents made contact with occupants and smelled the odor of Marijuana. Agents then conducted a search of the vehicle and located a huge amount of illegal narcotics.

Tommy Laron Ardoin
114 East Lasalle Street
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
B/M Age 35
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He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine over 33 grams
Possession with intent to distribute Cocaine over 148 grams
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine over 840 grams
Possession with intent to distribute Ecstasy pills over 2,235 pills
Possession with intent to distribute Promethazine over 5 ounces
Money derived from drug proceeds over $1400.00