Authorities in DeSoto Parish have announced the arrest of five individuals as part of an August crackdown on illegal narcotics and related offenses. The arrests were carried out by the DeSoto Street Level Interdiction Unit (SLIU) and the DeSoto K-9 units as part of an ongoing effort to combat the possession and distribution of dangerous drugs across the parish.

Each suspect was booked into the DeSoto Detention Center on charges ranging from methamphetamine and hydrocodone possession to illegal firearms violations and contraband introduction.

Arrests Made in August

Clinton S. Finch (50, Stonewall)
Charges: Possession of Schedule II (Meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Turn Signal Required.
Arrested by: DeSoto SLIU and K-9 Unit.

Michael D. Maines (58, Mansfield)
Charges: Possession of Schedule II (Meth), Possession of Schedule II (Hydrocodone), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, No Insurance, Tail Lamps Required.
Arrested by: DeSoto SLIU.

Jennifer C. Salter (47, Many)
Charges: Possession of Schedule II (Meth), Possession of Schedule II (Hydrocodone), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility, Proper Equipment Required (Display of Plate).
Arrested by: DeSoto SLIU.

LaBrian Lewis (45, Mansfield)
Charges: Possession of Schedule II (Ecstasy), Possession of Marijuana, Tail Lamps.
Arrested by: DeSoto SLIU.

Brittany R. Fontenot (34, Ville Platte)
Charges: Possession of Schedule II (Hydrocodone), Tail Lamps.
Arrested by: DeSoto SLIU.

Officials stated that the effort to curb illegal narcotics in the parish will continue into September, with additional enforcement initiatives planned.