On July 12, 2022 the Mamou Police Department executed a search warrant at the residence of 808 Ash Street in references to an investigation of illegal narcotics being sold from the residence. During the investigation officers gathered enough evidence to obtain an arrest warrant on Blake Smothers who resides at that address. During the execution of the search warrant Smothers was located at the residence along with more illegal narcotics. Smothers was taken into police custody without further incident and charged with the additional narcotics located in the residence. Blake Smothers faces charges of
• 2 counts of Poss. WITD sch 2 narcotics
• Poss. of sch 1 narcotics
• 2 counts Poss of illegal narcotics in a drug free zone
Blake smothers was arrested and being held at the Evangeline Parish Correctional Center on a bond of $70,000. Smothers is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Chief Zackery would like to assure the community that his department will not tolerate illegal activities. We will find you and you will be brought to justice. Chief Zackery would like to thank the concerned citizens and encourages everyone to continue to call in with tips on any illegal activity in their area.
On July 13, 2022 the Mamou Police Department executed a search warrant at the residence of 1212 4th Street in references to an investigation of illegal narcotics being sold from the residence. During the investigation officers gathered enough evidence to obtain an arrest warrant on Paul Thomas who resides at that address. During the execution of the search warrant, Paul Thomas was located at the residence along three other individuals who were in possession of more illegal narcotics. Paul Thomas was taken into police custody without further incident and charged with the additional narcotics and weapons charges which were located in the residence. Paul Thomas faces charges of
• Poss. WITD sch 2 narcotics
• Carrying of firearm by a Felon
• Poss of illegal narcotics in a drug free zone
Paul Thomas was arrested and being held at the Evangeline Parish Correctional Center on a bond of $82,500. Paul Thomas is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Also arrested was
Danny Thomas 1212 4th Street Mamou La. for
• Poss of sch 1 narcotics
• Poss of illegal narcotics in a drug free zone
Sedrick Allison 1158 Three Sisters Rd. Ville Platte La. for
• Poss of sch 2 narcotics
• Poss of illegal narcotics in a drug free zone
Chief Zackery would like to assure the community that his department will not tolerate illegal activities. We will find you and you will be brought to justice. Chief Zackery would like to thank the concerned citizens and encourages everyone to continue to call in with tips on any illegal activity in their area.
On July 12, 2021 in the early morning hours officers with the Mamou Police Department were conducting routine criminal patrols through out the town when they located Ray Thomas walking the area of 7th Street near Main Street. Thomas appeared to be acting suspiciously nervous while talking to officers. Thomas was then patted down for weapons and after giving consent to be searched, officers located illegal narcotics in his possession. Thomas was then taken Into custody without further incident for the illegal narcotics.
Ray Thomas was booked into the Mamou Police Department on the charges of
• Poss of sch 1 WITD
• Poss of sch 2 WITD
• Poss of narcotics in a drug free zone
Ray Thomas is being held at the Evangeline Parish Correctional Center on a bond of $22,500.
Chief Zackery would like to compliment his officers for a job well done and also thank the community for continuing to supply tips of criminal activity around the area.
On June 16, 2021 the Mamou Police Department was notified about an individual who attempted to make a purchase with counterfeit money, at the Chevron Station on 6th Street. During thorough investigation it was found that Joseph Johnson Jr. 218 MLK Dr. Port Barre La. was found to have issued and been in possession of counterfeit monies. Johnson was later located and arrested on the charges of
• Monetary instrument abuse
Joseph Johnson Jr. was booked into the Mamou Police Department and currently is being held at the Evangeline Parish Correctional Center on a $7500 bond.
Chief Zackery would like to make the citizens aware that counterfeit money can be easily detected by checking for the security features placed on money from the government. If anyone has questions or concerns about counterfeit money is urged to contact your local police department or have the money checked at your local bank.
On July 8, 2021 the Mamou Police Department along with the Department of Children and Family Services were contacted about a sexual assault that occurred upon a juvenile. Ronald Johnson 312 Chestnut Street was being accused of having sexual encounters with a juvenile and a person of infirmity. Both agencies worked together to conduct a thorough investigation and were able to get a confession from Johnson.
Ronald Johnson was then charged with
• 2 counts of 2nd degree rape
• Molestation of a juvenile or person of infirmity
Johnson is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Johnson is being held at the Evangeline Parish Correctional Center with no bond.
Chief Zackery would like to thank DCFS and Lt Benoit for conducting the investigation and getting positive results. As your police chief I will continue to provide the services needed to assure the safety of the community and continue to work along side other agencies to serve justice. Anyone with tips of illegal activity is urged to contact the Mamou Police Department at 337-468-5221 all calls may remain anonymous.
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