In the early morning hours of Friday, September 19, the DeSoto Parish Narcotics Division and members of the DeSoto SWAT Team executed an arrest and search warrant at an apartment on Oak Hill Road in Mansfield, leading to the arrest of a Mansfield man on multiple drug charges.

The warrant targeted Michael D. Youngblood, 59, for three counts of Distribution of Schedule II (Crack Cocaine). Before deputies executed the warrant, Youngblood was observed leaving his residence in a vehicle. He was stopped and taken into custody without incident for the outstanding charges.

During the arrest, authorities discovered several rocks of crack cocaine and multiple Gabapentin pills on Youngblood’s person.

Youngblood was transported to the DeSoto Detention Center, where he was booked on the following charges:

DPSO Narcotics Warrant for three counts of Distribution of Schedule II (Crack Cocaine)

Distribution or Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Crack Cocaine)

Possession of a Legend Drug Without a Prescription or Order

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Sheriff’s officials said the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal narcotics in DeSoto Parish.