On the 25th of April 2021, Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on a car on Highway 190 in Basile. When the Deputies approached the driver to explain the reason for the traffic stop, they noticed an overwhelming smell of marijuana coming from the car. They requested permission to search and found illegal narcotics in the car.
Deonterrian Wilson
416 3rd St.
Mamou, LA. 70554
B/M Age 20
He was cited for Possession of Marijuana and
was arrested for 6 outstanding warrants.
Also, on the 25th of April, Deputies conducted another traffic stop in the Basile area. Upon Deputies making contact with the occupants in the car, they conducted an interview with them. Deputies became suspicious of the occupants' behavior and actions and ultimately requested permission to search the vehicle, which was granted. This led to the following actions.
Joseph Lee Lejeune
608 St. Joseph St.
Elton, LA. 70535
W/M Age 31
He was cited for traffic violations, Possession of Marijuana, and was released.
Also on the 25th of April, 2021 Deputies conducted another traffic stop in the Basile area. Upon approaching the car, Deputies observed a handgun at the feet of the passenger, with an extended magazine. Deputies immediately removed both occupants for safety reasons. While speaking to the occupants, Deputies became aware that there were narcotics in the car. Deputies then searched the car and recovered 29 individual bags of Marijuana packaged for sale. The passenger from Mississippi, a juvenile, was released to his parents.
Travis Cornell Green JR.
1538 Bilbo street
Deridder, LA. 70634
B/M Age 19
He was charged with:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Possession of a Firearm in Presence of Narcotics
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On the 26th of April 2021, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a car on West Main St. in Ville Platte, for a traffic violation. When Deputies approached the car, they could smell a strong chemical odor which they identified to be PCP.
Deputies then conducted a search of the car which led to the following actions-
Rene Rozales
118 South 15th St.
Oakdale, La. 71463
H/M Age 39
He was charged with:
Possession of Crack Cocaine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Brandon B. Remo
605 Harvey St. Apt 42
Oakdale, LA. 71463
B/M Age 34
He was charged with:
Possession of PCP
Obstruction of Justice
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As always, Sheriff Charles R. Guillory and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office are 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(s) reporting information will remain anonymous.