Active month of September results in drug arrests

On the 9 th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Departments Narcotics Unit along with the Criminal Investigations Unit, conducted a search warrant on a residence located 1020 Rev. E D Alfred Street in Ville Platte. Agents had been receiving information about illegal narcotics sales at this residence for some time.
Agents entered the residence and took three people into custody without any incidents. They then located over a pound of synthetic Marijuana, crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy pills and two firearms.
This led to the following arrest.
Spencer Charles Williams
1042 Rev. E D ALFRED STREET
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
B/M Age 23

He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Synthetic Marijuana 1 pound 8 ounces
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession with intent to distribute MDMA over 34 pills
Possession of a firearm in presence of CDS
Possession of CDS in a drug free zone
He also had two outstanding warrants

Keiarra Dejeanna Jack
521 East Street
Mamou, LA. 70535
B/F Age 25

She was charged with
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of CDS in a drug free zone

Mable Sustaita
1024 Rev. E D Alfred Street
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
H/F Age 33

She was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Synthetic Marijuana 1 pound 8 ounces
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession with intent to distribute MDMA over 34 pills
Possession of a firearm in presence of CDS
Possession of CDS in a drug free zone

On the 13 th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Departments Narcotics Unit, conducted a traffic stop on a car on Rixby Manuel Road, for several traffic violations. Agents made contact with the driver and sole occupant.
While speaking to him they noticed narcotics and requested to search the car. This led to the recovery of several illegal narcotics.
This traffic stop then led to a search of a residence located at 413 Derouen Street. Once Agents arrived at the house, they made contact with a male subject who was staying in the outdoor kitchen. Agents interviewed the suspect and obtained permission to search. While searching the outdoor kitchen Agents located more illegal narcotics. This led to the arrest of the following suspects
Rininski Valdez Edwards
225 High School Drive
Ville Platte, LA.
B/M Age 30

He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine 2 counts
Possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl
Possession with intent to distribute Oxycodone
Possession of Fentanyl
Possession with intent to distribute Heroin
Possession of MDMA
Possession of Alprazolam
Possession of Oxycodone
He was cited for traffic violations

Jamal Seraille
413 Derouen Street
Ville Platte, LA.
B/M Age 27

He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine 2 counts
Possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl
Possession with intent to distribute Oxycodone
Possession of Fentanyl
Possession with intent to distribute Heroin
Possession of MDMA
Possession of Alprazolam
Possession of Oxycodone

On the 15 th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Departments Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant on a residence located at 723 South Dupre Street apartment 85, in Ville Platte.
Once agents entered the residence the located a large amount of illegal narcotics. This led to the following arrest.
Gerald Lee Germaine Tezeno
513 North East Railroad
Ville Platte, LA.
B/M Age 30

He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana 2.75 pounds
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine ½ pound
Possession with intent to distribute Xanax 67 pills
Possession of Hydrocodone
Possession of Promethazine

Also, on the 15 th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Departments Narcotics Unit, conducted a traffic stop on a car obstructing traffic on North Thompson Street. Upon Agents making contact with the driver, narcotics were seen in plain view. There was then a search of the car and the occupants. Upon completion of the search the following person was arrested.
Akeem Mendez Williams
1066 Shorty Lane
Mamou, LA.
B/M Age 32

He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine 4.8 grams
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine
Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana 80 grams
Possession of Hydrocodone
Possession of Promethazine

Brashley Wilson
She was cited for Possession of Marijuana and released

Marqita Hawkins
She was cited for Possession of Marijuana and released.

On the 22th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Departments Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant on a residence located at 121 East General Beauregard Street in Ville Platte. The search warrant stems from numerous complaints and surveillance in the area. When agents entered the
residence, they found two people inside. Agents both people into custody without incident. The agents searched the residence found illegal narcotics and arrested the following.
James Todd Wall
Tom Drive
Ville Platte, LA. 70586
W/M Age 36

He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine 54 grams
Possession with intent to distribute synthetic Marijuana 11.8 grams
Possession of a Firearm in the presence of CDS
Possession of a Firearm by a convicted Felon
Possession of drug Paraphernalia

Crystal Narcisse
121 East Beauregard
Ville Platte, LA.
B/F Age 30

She was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana 12 grams
Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine
Possession of a Firearm in presence of CDS
Possession of drug Paraphernalia

Also, on the 22th of September the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Departments Narcotic Unit, conducted a stop on vehicle in the Tom drive apartment area. When agents made contact with the occupants, they found illegal narcotics and a firearm. The following were arrested.

Davis Arclis Richard
1012 Creole Ave
Ville Platte, LA.
B/M Age 66

He was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine
Possession of Cocaine
Possession of a firearm in presence of CDS
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

Jackie A Duncan
1201 East Old Settlers Blvd
Round Rock Texas
W/M Age 55

He was charged with
Possession of Cocaine
Possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS

On the 24 th of September 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Departments Narcotics Unit received a call concerning a strange package that was delivered to a residence in the Chataignier area. When agents arrived, they found the package had been mailed from Texas to Chataignier. The agents then opened the package and found a total of 22 pounds of Marijuana. Agents retrieved video footage from
the residence and have a active investigation going on at this time.

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.