Eight Arrested in Vermilion Parish

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office PIO and Violent Crimes Task Force Director Eddie Langlinais, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force made the following arrests for narcotics related offenses within the parish.
• On 3-17-2021, Bryan Mayeux, (DOB: 1-9-1973 of Kaplan), was arrested in Kaplan for Failing to Appear for felony trial for Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Methamphetamine), and Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in a Drug Free Zone.
• On 3-29-2021, Kinnie Henderson Jr, (DOB: 11-19-1996 of Abbeville), was arrested in Abbeville for a First Degree Murder warrant. Upon being taken into custody, Henderson was subsequently charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I, (Synthetic Marijuana), Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (MDMA), Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Transactions involving Drug Proceeds.
• On 3-29-2021, Brannon Leger, (DOB: 12-27-1994 of Rayne), was arrested in Rayne and charged with Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Schedule V, (Promethazine).
• On 3-30-2021, Wallace Turner, (DOB: 8-6-1982 of Kaplan), was arrested in Kaplan for Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Methamphetamine), Possession of Schedule I, (Marijuana), and Resisting an Officer.
• On 4-6-2021, Courtney Loflin, (DOB: 12-01-1980 of Carencro), was arrested in Abbeville for Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Firearm in the presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
• On 4-7-2021, Demetrius Davis, (DOB: 7-15-1985 of Abbeville), was arrested in Abbeville for Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Crack Cocaine), Distribution of Schedule II (Crack Cocaine), Possession of Schedule I (Marijuana), Resisting an Officer, and Possession of Schedule I (MDMA).
• On 4-12-2021, Lyndon Montgomery, (DOB: 10-11-1983 of Kaplan), was arrested in Kaplan for Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Marijuana) and Possession of Schedule I (MDMA).
• On 4-13-2021, Cory Jones, (DOB: 2-1-1989 of Gueydan), was arrested in Gueydan for Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Heroin), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine), and Obstruction of Justice.
Sheriff Mike Couvillon would like to thank the mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Erath, Gueydan, Kaplan, and Maurice, along with their Chiefs of Police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force.
Sheriff Couvillon also applauds the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Task Force in fighting the war on illegal drugs. He encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at 337-740-4501, or E-mail the Task Force anonymously at taskforce@vpso.net. Your e-mail will be held in the “strictest of confidence” and replied to in a very timely manner.
More information on reporting drug activities can be seen on our Web Site at www.vpso.net. Click on Narcotics and fill out the TURN IN A PUSHER information.