Investigation results in arrest made by Vermilion Narcotics Task Force

According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force made the following arrest for narcotics related offenses within the parish.
On Aug. 7, after a lengthy investigation, agents were able to seize a large amount of various narcotics as well as a firearm from Fabian Mitchell, (Date of birth: 7-23-1982).  Mitchell was placed under arrest without incident after attempting to discard the narcotics and the firearm.  Mitchell was charged with the following offenses:
• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
• Possession of a Firearm in the presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I, (MDMA)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II, (Crack Cocaine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II, (Methamphetamine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II, (Cocaine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule III, (Hydrocodone)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule IV, (Alprazolam)
• Transactions Involving Drug Proceeds
• Possession of Schedule I, (Marijuana)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Sheriff Couvillon would like to thank the Mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Gueydan, and Erath, 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 and 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.