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

 On July 20th 2023 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Department Narcotics Unit and Patrol Division executed a search warrant on a residence on Melody Lane. This warrant stemmed from numerous complaints and surveillance. Agents entered the residence and took two subjects into custody without any incident. Agents conducted their search and located illegal narcotics.

 Shontee Shonetey Edwards SR.

1016 Melody Lane

Mamou, La. 70554

B/M Age 53

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He was charged with

Possession with intent to distribute Cocaine over 15 grams

Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine over 18 grams

Possession with intent to distribute marijuana over 141 grams

      ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY

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.