Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following:
On the 30th of December 2020 The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department Criminal Patrol Unit, started executing arrest warrant following a two month long undercover drug buy operation, that was conducted in the parish. During the execution of the arrest warrants other persons found to be in possession of narcotics were also arrested This led to the following actions being taken.
Holly Renee Dupre
8032 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
W/F AGE 42
She is charged with
LA:RS: 40:967. A.1 Distribution of Methamphetamine
And two warrants for failure to appear for court
John Neal Duplechain
107 Rev. D Alfred street
Ville Platte, LA.70586
W/M AGE 49
He was charged with
LA:RS: 40:967 Possession of methamphetamine
LA:RS: 40:1023 Possession of drug paraphernalia
Timothy James Vidrine
2055 West main street
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
W/M AGE 31
He was charged with
LA:RS: 40:967. C.1 Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine
LA:RS: 14:108 Resisting an officer with force 3 counts
LA:RS: 40:1023 Possession of drug paraphernalia
LA:RS: 40:967 Possession of synthetic marijuana
Virginia Poullard
1327 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Ville Platte, LA.70586
B/F AGE 55
She was charged with
LA:RS: 40:967. C.1 Distribution of crack cocaine
Thomas Brock Thrasher
7859 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
W/M AGE 26
He was charged with
LA:RS: 40:966 Possession of marijuana
And he had 4 outstanding warrants on other charges
On the 31st of December 2020 The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department Criminal Patrol unit, was working in the Mamou area. Deputies stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. When deputies approached the car, they could see narcotics in plain view. While one of the deputies opened the passenger side door to retrieve it, the other deputy opened the driver's door and ordered the driver out of the car. The driver then put the car in gear and took off, dragging both deputies twenty feet before stopping the car. The driver was taken into custody and charges as follows.
Tristyn Rodgers Celestine
1312 4Th street
Mamou, LA. 70554
B/M AGE 23
He was charged as follows
LA:RS: 32:79 Driving left of center
LA:RS: 40:967.C Possession of cocaine
LA:RS: 14:34 Aggravated battery on a police officer 2counts
LA:RS: 14:108.2 Resisting an officer 2 counts
On the 31st December The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department Criminal Patrol Unit was working in Mamou, Deputies stopped a car for a traffic violation. When deputies approached the car, the passenger was trying to shove a backpack under the seat, there was also a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car. The occupants were detained and an investigation was conducted. During the search of the car deputies recovered narcotics, U S currency from illegal drug sales, and a loaded pistol. The passenger of the vehicle claimed the narcotics and U S currency in the car. Deputies were then granted permission to search the residence where he was staying and recovered even more narcotic. Which led to the follow action.
Toby Shillow
305 8th street
Mamou, LA.70554
B/M AGE 28
He was charged with
LA:RS: 40:966.C Possession with intent to distribute marijuana
LA:RS: 40:969.C Possession with intent to distribute Xanax
LA:RS: 14:95E Possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS
LA:RS: 40:1023 Possession of drug paraphernalia
Deputies recovered 20 grams of marijuana
Over 1,000 Xanax pills
1 Pistol
$1,963.00 in cash
The driver of the car
Alex Shillow
1016 Pine street apt 124
Mamou, LA.70554
B/M AGE 30
Was cited and released for
LA:RS: 40:966 For simple possession of marijuana
And the traffic violation
Also, on the 31st of December 2020 Deputies with the Evangeline sheriff Criminal Patrol Unit, executed a search warrant at 129 Lester street in Ville Platte. This resulted from numerous crime tip submissions and surveillance of the residence. Deputies found 2 pounds of marijuana, Liquid THC, and U S currency from illegal narcotic sales. This led to following actions.
Chrislynn Destiny Frechette
2116 Destiny Lane
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
W/F AGE 19
She was charged with
LA:RS: 40:966.C Possession of Marijuana
LA:RS: 14:91.13 Possession of marijuana in the presence of a minor
Kendraz Thomas
129 Lester street
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
B/M AGE 18
He was charged with
LA:RS: 40:966. A.1 Possession with intent to distribute Cannabis oil
LA:RS: 40:966. B. B Possession with intent to distribute marijuana 2 pound
LA:RS: 14:91.13 Possession of CDS in presence of minor
Jordan Thomas
129 Lester street
Ville Platte, LA.70586
B/M AGE 21
He was charged with
LA:RS: 40:966. A.1 Possession with intent to distribute cannabis oil
LA:RS: 40:966. B. B Possession with intent to distribute marijuana 2 pounds
LA:RS: 14:91.13 Possession of CDS in presence of minor
"The last couple of days of 2020 have been busy," said Sheriff Charles Guillory. "My criminal patrol - K-9 Unit along with the patrol deputies, have made 108 drug related cases since July 1-2020."
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's reporting information will remain anonymous.