The Evangeline Parish sheriff's Office K-9 Unit, on Monday, April 12, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on the Oberlin Rd. near LD Verette Rd. The deputy made contact with the driver and occupants and advised of the reason for the stop. While the deputy was speaking to the driver, he could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The deputy then deployed his K-9 and received positive alerts on the car. The deputies then searched the car and recovered illegal narcotics resulting in the following.
Martin L. Lebleu
208 Fred St.
Mamou
W/ M Age 46
He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm in presence of CDS. He also had an outstanding bench warrant for non-support.
Michael Jean Charlie
812 East St.
Mamou
W/M Age 23
He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm in presence of CDS.
Alexis Lynn Lowery
313 Point St.
Mamou
W/F Age 23
She was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm in presence of CDS.
A day later, on Tuesday, April 13, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Patrol Unit stopped a car for a traffic violation in Ville Platte. The deputies made contact with the driver and passenger, who were advised of the reason for the stop. The deputies conducted an interview with both subjects and requested permission to search the vehicle. Both subjects were found to be in possession of narcotics.
Crystal Renee Johnson
6360 Grand Prairie Road
Ville Platte
W/F Age 42
She was cited for possession of marijuana and released
Carol James Guillory
106 West Hickory St.
Ville Platte
W/M Age 55
He was charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Also, on that same day, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Department conducted a search warrant on a residence located at 602 North Reed St. in Ville Platte. The Sheriff's Office has been receiving numerous complaints of criminal activity at that location, including drug trafficking.
The deputies entered the residence and began the search with K-9 Diego. Deputies recovered 87 grams of marijuana and approximately 19 ounces of PCP, along with a 9mm handgun. This led to the following arrest.
Dustin Raushuan Johnson
602 North Reed St.
Ville Platte
B/M Age 29
He was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana (87 grams), possession with intent to distribute PCP (approximately 19 ounces), possession of a firearm in presence of CDS, and possession of drug paraphernalia
As always, Sheriff Charles R. Guillory and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office are always seeking information on criminal activity and urge 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.
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