Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following:

On the 30th of December 2020 The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department Criminal Patrol Unit, started executing arrest warrant following a two month long undercover drug buy operation, that was conducted in the parish. During the execution of the arrest warrants other persons found to be in possession of narcotics were also arrested This led to the following actions being taken.

 Holly Renee Dupre

8032 Veterans Memorial Highway

Ville Platte, LA. 70586

W/F AGE 42

She is charged with

LA:RS: 40:967. A.1 Distribution of Methamphetamine

And two warrants for failure to appear for court

 

John Neal Duplechain

107 Rev. D Alfred street

Ville Platte, LA.70586

W/M AGE 49

 

He was charged with

LA:RS: 40:967 Possession of methamphetamine

LA:RS: 40:1023 Possession of drug paraphernalia

 

Timothy James Vidrine

2055 West main street

Ville Platte, LA. 70586

W/M AGE 31

 

He was charged with

LA:RS: 40:967. C.1 Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine

LA:RS: 14:108 Resisting an officer with force 3 counts

LA:RS: 40:1023 Possession of drug paraphernalia

LA:RS: 40:967 Possession of synthetic marijuana

 

 

Virginia Poullard

1327 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Ville Platte, LA.70586

B/F AGE 55

 

She was charged with LA:RS: 40:967. C.1 Distribution of crack cocaine

Thomas Brock Thrasher

7859 Veterans Memorial Highway

Ville Platte, LA. 70586

W/M AGE 26

He was charged with LA:RS: 40:966 Possession of marijuana And he had 4 outstanding warrants on other charges

On the 31st of December 2020 The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department Criminal Patrol unit, was working in the Mamou area. Deputies stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. When deputies approached the car, they could see narcotics in plain view. While one of the deputies opened the passenger side door to retrieve it, the other deputy opened the driver's door and ordered the driver out of the car. The driver then put the car in gear and took off, dragging both deputies twenty feet before stopping the car. The driver was taken into custody and charges as follows.

Tristyn Rodgers Celestine

1312 4Th street

Mamou, LA. 70554

B/M AGE 23

 

He was charged as follows LA:RS: 32:79 Driving left of center LA:RS: 40:967.C Possession of cocaine LA:RS: 14:34 Aggravated battery on a police officer 2counts LA:RS: 14:108.2 Resisting an officer 2 counts

On the 31st December The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department Criminal Patrol Unit was working in Mamou, Deputies stopped a car for a traffic violation. When deputies approached the car, the passenger was trying to shove a backpack under the seat, there was also a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car. The occupants were detained and an investigation was conducted. During the search of the car deputies recovered narcotics, U S currency from illegal drug sales, and a loaded pistol. The passenger of the vehicle claimed the narcotics and U S currency in the car. Deputies were then granted permission to search the residence where he was staying and recovered even more narcotic. Which led to the follow action.

Toby Shillow

305 8th street

Mamou, LA.70554

B/M AGE 28

 

He was charged with LA:RS: 40:966.C Possession with intent to distribute marijuana LA:RS: 40:969.C Possession with intent to distribute Xanax LA:RS: 14:95E Possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS LA:RS: 40:1023 Possession of drug paraphernalia

Deputies recovered 20 grams of marijuana

Over 1,000 Xanax pills

1 Pistol

$1,963.00 in cash  

 

The driver of the car

Alex Shillow

1016 Pine street apt 124

Mamou, LA.70554

B/M AGE 30

Was cited and released for

 LA:RS: 40:966 For simple possession of marijuana

And the traffic violation

No photo available

Also, on the 31st of December 2020 Deputies with the Evangeline sheriff Criminal Patrol Unit, executed a search warrant at 129 Lester street in Ville Platte. This resulted from numerous crime tip submissions and surveillance of the residence. Deputies found 2 pounds of marijuana, Liquid THC, and U S currency from illegal narcotic sales. This led to following actions. 

Chrislynn Destiny Frechette

2116 Destiny Lane

Ville Platte, LA. 70586

W/F AGE 19

 

	She was charged with LA:RS: 40:966.C Possession of Marijuana LA:RS: 14:91.13 Possession of marijuana in the presence of a minor

Kendraz Thomas

129 Lester street

Ville Platte, LA. 70586

B/M AGE 18

 

He was charged with LA:RS: 40:966. A.1 Possession with intent to distribute Cannabis oil LA:RS: 40:966. B. B Possession with intent to distribute marijuana 2 pound LA:RS: 14:91.13 Possession of CDS in presence of minor

Jordan Thomas

129 Lester street

Ville Platte, LA.70586

B/M AGE 21

He was charged with LA:RS: 40:966. A.1 Possession with intent to distribute cannabis oil LA:RS: 40:966. B. B Possession with intent to distribute marijuana 2 pounds LA:RS: 14:91.13 Possession of CDS in presence of minor

 

	The last couple of days of 2020 have been busy. My criminal patrol - K-9 Unit along with the patrol deputies, have made 108 drug related cases since July 1-2020.
	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.