NO KNOCK SEARCH WARRANT - TERRY CAMPBELL AND MARVIN CAMPBELL

On May 27, 2025, Narcotic Agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office, along with the assistance of the Allen Parish Sheriff's SWAT Team, executed a No-Knock Narcotic Search Warrant at 7061 Highway 167 North Ville Platte, LA, residence of Terry Campbell and Marvin Campbell. 

Upon executing the search warrant, entry was made into the residence, and agents made contact with a white male 65-year-old white male identified as Terry Campbell and a white male, 71-year-old white male identified as Marvin Campbell. Both were detained and advised of their Miranda Rights

Upon the completion of a search of the house, camper, 3 vehicles, 2 sheds, and the immediate environs of the property, the following was located.  Within the residence agents located on the top of a small trashcan was a cellophane with .78grams of Methamphetamine, on the night stand was a baggie with .27 grams of Methamphetamine, in a blue glass plate located on a shelf at the foot of the bed was .68 grams of Methamphetamine in a line with a piece of clear plastic straw with residue inside and a debit card with residue on it. Methamphetamine is commonly formed in a line so that it can be ingested by snorting. Also located in the bedroom were multiple baggies containing residue. When searching the building located behind the residence, several digital scales and Ziploc bags were located, which are commonly used in the distribution of narcotics.   Also, agents located and seized 47 various firearms, including rifles and shotguns.. Two of the firearms were illegally modified.  Within the immediate environs of the properly agents located (9) Marijuana plants ranging from approximately 15 to 60 inches in length, with several being partially harvested.  

Terry Campbell was arrested and charged with (47) Counts of 14:95E Illegal Carrying of a Firearm, (9) Counts of 40:966A (Marijuana) Distribution/Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, or synthetic cannabinoids, (1) Count of Possession of Schedule II CDS Methamphetamines and (2) Counts of 40:1785 Possessing or Dealing in Unregistered or Illegally Transferred Weapons. 

Marvin Campbell was arrested and charged with (47) Counts of 14:95E Illegal Carrying of a Firearm, (9) Counts of 40:966A (Marijuana) Distribution/Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, or synthetic cannabinoids, and (2) Counts of 40:1785 Possessing or Dealing in Unregistered or Illegally Transferred Weapons. 

When searching the residence in the living room 18 firearms were located all loaded and in close proximity to both Terry Campbell and Marvin Campbell, the following firearms located in living room:

Clerke 1stt 22lr Serial # 197843          

Lorein .380cal Model: L380 Serial #052062

Heritage Rough Rider 22lr revolver Serial # Y58011

Heritage Rough Rider 22lr Revolver Serial # Y63138

Volunteer Enterprises Inc. 45cal Semi Auto Model Cammando Mark III Serial # 09115

Remington 30-06 Model 7400 Serial #BB253792 with a Dusk & Dawn Optics Scope 

Savage 7mm Model III Serial # F530988 with a Center Point Scope

J.C. Higgins 12ga Model 583.16 with no serial number

Marlin Firearms 30-30 Est. 1870 Model 336 Serial #Z19292 with scope

Golden State Arms 7mm 1941 Supreme Serial # 457286 with BSA Scope

Sears 20ga Model 100.100A with no serial number

Mosin Nagant .30cal Serial #25308

Thompson Center Arms Renegade .50cal Serial #L9549

Browning Arms Company 12ga Gold Hunter Serial #F51NV11382

Browning Arms Company 12ga Gold Hunter Serial # F51NR13868

Winchester 30-30 Model 94-30-30win Serial #3066234

Revelation 410ga Model 330A no serial number

Sturm Ruger & Co. 44 mag revolver Model Super Black Hawk Serial # 81-97138

As the search of the living room continued several pieces of drug paraphernalia such as Marijuana grinders, smoking pipes, and rolling papers and a small amount of "shake" (Marijuana) could be found, between the kitchen counter and recliner located in the living room under several piece of paper and miscellaneous items was a black leather wallet was located with no identification inside containing a total of $2,800.00 of U. S. Currency, in a brown wallet located in the same area also with no identification a total of $4,100.00 of U.S. Currency. Also located in the same area was an ammo can with a total of $162.00. 

When searching the immediate area (Terry Campbell's room), there Terry Campbell was located in the room, where 5 firearms were all loaded. The following firearms were located:

Ruger .22lr Model 10/22 Serial # 235-98720 with a scope

Stevens .410 ga Model 940 with no serial number

A Rossis.A. 243 Win marked with two serial numbers: CA006704 & R243YMB

Rossi 22lr Serial # 5411220BS

CVA Hunter .35 Whelen Serial # 61-06-038356-18 with Nikon Scope

As a search of the residence continued in the bedroom on the left, identified as Marvin Campbell's bedroom, several pills could be seen all over a table and onthe  floor along with a baggie with residue. In Marvin Campbell's wallet, a total of $2,700.00 of U.S. Currency. Also in the bedroom,m a total of 8 firearms were located. The following firearms were located:

Smith & Wesson 22lr Model M & P Serial # MP111914 with laser

Derringer 22mag Model CL22M Serial #126508

Thompson Center Arms .50cal Model Black Diamond Express Serial # 109249

Browning Arms Company 30-06 Serial # 311ZN19436 with a Hawke Scope

1887 Coach Gun Double Barrel 20ga Serial # SW040786 *with a sawed off barrel measuring 15 ¼ inches 

BPI Connecticut Valley Arms .50cal Model Optima Magnum with a Bushnell Scope, no serial number  

Winchester 30-30 Model 94 Serial # 3690559 with Bushnell Scope 

Mosin Nagant .30cal Serial # BK2185

When both Terry Campbell and Marvin Campbell were questioned by Captain Joseph Lemoine about if they were currently working, they both stated that they were disabled and had been for several years. When Terry Campbell was questioned about the Methamphetamine found in his bedroom, he stated he knew nothing about it. 

Also in the shed, a total of 13 firearms were located. The following firearms were located:

J.C. Higgins 12ga Model 20 Sears Rofruck C0. with no serial number

Remington Automaster 12-ga Model 878 with no serial number 

Remington 12ga Model 1100 Serial # M078780X

Daisy AFG Co. Inc 22cal Legacy by Daisy Serial #AB0067053

Harrington & Richardson Inc. Topper 12ga  Model 15R   Serial #AL378035

Stevens Savage Arms 22cal Model 62 Serial # L207662 with Tasco Pronghorn scope

Marlin 22cal Model XT-22 Serial # MM17938A

Harrington & Richardson Inc. 20ga Serial # AT226375

Marlin Firearms Co. 22lr Model 99 Serial # 27254223

Colt MK IV Series 70 .45cal Serial # 70N57728

Winchester VA-Pitta Italy .45cal Serial #E079312

J.C. Higgins 12ga Model 20 with no serial number

Russi S. A. .410ga Serial #20719 *with sawed off barrel measuring 11 ¾ inches

When searching the property behind the shed next to the vegetable garden in a black bucket was a 48-inch-tall Marijuana Plant with "several buds," several feet away was a dirt row approximately 6 foot long with a piece of wire fence for assisting with stabilizing the 6 Marijuana Plants measurements of plants 53 inches tall, 42 inches tall, 54 inches tall, 58 inches tall, 47 inches tall, and 30 inches tall. As a search of the property continued behind a boat located on the north west side of the property, two Marijuana Plants were located, one measuring 16 inches tall and one measuring 18 inches tall. 

When searching the 2003 white Ford F150 bearing Louisiana License Plate C512326, a Henry Repeating Arms 22s/lr Serial #497334H was located. When searching the 2004 black Ford F150 bearing Louisiana license plate C641832, a Ruger .22cal Long rifle Serial #212-73248 was located. When searching the 2012 black Jeep Wrangler bearing Louisiana License Plate 743DJZ VIN# 1C4AJWAG6CL193161 , a badge belonging to the Mamou Police Department was located in the center of the dashboard pointing out towards the windshield as if portraying himself as a police officer. Marvin Campbell later stated that he was commissioned by the previous chief of Police in Mamou, LA, Brent Zachary.

Car Care was contacted and, upon arrival, took possession of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler for seizure. Both Terry Campbell and Marvin Campbell were transported to the Evangeline Parish Jail for booking and advised that the large amount of U.S. Currency and 45 firearms located would be seized, due to the circumstances and findings at the residence. Both were also advised that the other 2 firearms would be put into evidence due to the barrels being sawed off and illegal. 

I, Lt. Jessica Laborde, reached out to Mamou Assistant Chief Caleb Semien on May 27, 2025, and asked if Marvin Campbell was a police officer with the Mamou Police Department, and he stated that he was not and that the badge should have been turned in.

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.

 

 

 

TERRY CAMPBELL

2-6-1960

VILLE PLATTE, LA

 

MARVIN CAMPBELL

12-16-1954

VILLE PLATTE, LA