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

 On the 13th of January 2022 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department Narcotics Division, executed a search warrant at a residence on East Beech Street in Ville Platte. Upon entering the residence there were several suspects detained without incident. A search of the residence was performed and illegal narcotics and a weapon was located. The following were arrested and charged.

 Stacy Sylvester

213 Norwood Street

Ville Platte, LA. 70586

W/M Age 46

He was charged with

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Joseph Paul Launey

117 East Beech Street

Ville Platte, LA. 70586

W/M Age 45

He was charged with

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of a firearm in presence of CDS

Possession of a firearm by a felon

Possession of drug Paraphernalia

On the 13th of January 2022 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department Narcotics Division, conducted a traffic stop on a car in the Lanse Bleu area. Upon the car stopping a passenger attempted to flee on foot,but was taken into custody. Upon searching the suspect, he had a large amount of narcotics on his person. This led to him being arrested and charged.

 Joseph Jermaine Charles

308 North Soileau Street

Ville Platte, LA. 70586

B/M Age 33

He was charged with

Possession with intent to distribute Heroin over 8 grams

Possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine over 23 grams

Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana over 35 grams

Resisting an officer

Probation violation

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 reporting information will remain anonymous.