Crime Tip Leads to Major Marijuana Grow Operation Bust in Mamou
On October 10, 2026, Narcotic Agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received a tip of a location, of a greenhouse containing a large amount of Marijuana. Through investigations and surveillance, agents were able to secure a Narcotic Search Warrant. On November 2, 20256 Narcotic Agents executed the search warrant at 1058 Vasseur Lane, Mamou La, 70554. The subject was a 42-year-old white male identified as Jimmy Lynn Wilson, who was the sole resident of the camper and land at 1058 Vasseur Lane. During the execution of the narcotic search warrant the home owner was not present however agents search the residence "camper" and three green houses located behind the camper.
Throughout the course of the investigation agents seized and took the following actions:
132 Marijuana Plants
971 Grams of Marijuana
1- Remington Model 700 .270 - serial number E6414823
1-Savage Model 19 .22 Long Rifle - serial number 46840
45 Capsules of Kratom
Jimmy Lynn Wilson was arrested and charged with:
(1) One Count of La. RS Code 40:966Possesson with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (Felony)
(2) 132 Counts of La. RS Code 40:966 Cultivation, production, distribution or possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (Felony)
(3) 2 Counts of La. RS Code 14:95E Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Control Dangerous Substance.
Street value of the Marijuana plants is approximately $132,000.00 / Street value of 971 Grams of Marijuana approximately $1,9200.00 / Street Value for Kratom $50.00
JIMMY LYNN WILSON
DOB: 07/28/1984
MAMOU, LA
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Charles R. Guillory continue to encourage community members to share any information regarding local criminal activity. If you have tips to report, please contact the Investigation Department directly by calling 337-363-2161 or by visiting the agency's website at www.evangelineparishsheriff.org. All individuals submitting information will remain completely anonymous. Please remember that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
