EPSO Narcotics Division Keeps Drugs Off Evangeline Parish Streets!

**🚔 EVANGELINE PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE
NARCOTICS DIVISION - TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO MULTIPLE DRUG SEIZURES & ARRESTS**

On July 21, 2026, Narcotic Agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop for multiple traffic violations. What began as a routine enforcement action quickly escalated into a significant narcotics discovery.

Agents made contact with four occupants:

Driver: Karla Fontenot Ortego, 33‑year‑old white female
Front Passenger: Lacy Nichole Latiolais, 43‑year‑old white female
Rear Passenger: Cody Paul Isreal, 38‑year‑old white male
Secondary Rear Passenger: Anita M. Isreal, 67‑year‑old white female
 
📦 Narcotics & Paraphernalia Seized
Agents recovered the following illegal substances and items from the vehicle:

Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Methamphetamine
Two glass pipes (paraphernalia)
Xanax (Alprazolam)
THC Gummy
 
🚨 Arrests & Charges
Cody Paul Isreal

(1) Count LA RS 40:969 - Possession of Schedule IV Xanax (Alprazolam)

Anita M. Isreal

(1) Count LA RS 40:969 - Possession of Schedule IV Xanax (Alprazolam)

Lacy Nichole Latiolais

(1) Count LA RS 40:968C - Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine)
(1) Count LA RS 40:967C - Possession of Schedule II CDS (Oxycodone)
Active Warrant for EPSO executed at the scene

Karla Fontenot Ortego (Driver)

Issued (1) Citation and (3) Violations
 
⚠️ Public Safety Message
EPSO remains committed to proactive enforcement and removing illegal narcotics from our communities. Routine traffic stops continue to play a critical role in identifying criminal activity and protecting the citizens of Evangeline Parish.

As always, Sheriff Charles R. Guillory and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office are 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 reporting information will remain anonymous. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.