Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force arrests two

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force recently made narcotics arrests in the parish.
On Oct. 24, task force agents were working on an investigation in reference to drug activity in the Kaplan area. Agents were able to obtain substantial information which led to the search of 154 Richlieu Circle, in Kaplan. During the search of the residence agents located approximately 10 ounces of crystal methamphetamine.
Arrested and charged were:
• Joshua Leblanc of Rayne La, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia
• Claire Davis of Kaplan La, Distribution of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Sheriff Couvillon would like to thank the Mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Gueydan, Kaplan, Maurice 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 go to vpso.net and click on the Crime Stoppers tab.