The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office continues its efforts to combat illegal drug activity across the parish, announcing several recent arrests made by deputies with the Street Level Interdiction Unit (S.L.I.U.) and the DPSO Narcotics Task Force.

Sheriff Jayson Richardson said the arrests are part of ongoing proactive enforcement and street-level interdiction aimed at reducing the distribution of narcotics in local communities.

Among those taken into custody:

Ernest W. Boyd, 52, of Grand Cane, was arrested on December 18, 2025, by S.L.I.U. deputies and booked into the DeSoto Detention Center on charges of possession of Schedule II methamphetamine, driving under suspension, and no license plate.

Matthew B. Dubose, 51, of Mansfield, was arrested January 9, 2026, by S.L.I.U. deputies and charged with possession of Schedule II ecstasy, possession of marijuana, and a traffic violation related to turn signals.

Jason C. Roshto, 48, of Stonewall, was taken into custody January 10, 2026, by S.L.I.U. deputies and booked on charges of possession of Schedule II Adderall, possession of marijuana, and a traffic control signal violation.

Rickey Mayhew, 27, of Vidor, Texas, was arrested January 14, 2026, by the DPSO Narcotics Task Force and charged with possession of Schedule II methamphetamine.

Michael Williams, 59, of Shreveport, was taken into custody January 15, 2026, by S.L.I.U. deputies and booked on charges of possession of Schedule II methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and following too closely.

Sheriff Richardson praised the continued dedication of DPSO narcotics investigators and interdiction deputies, emphasizing that aggressive enforcement remains a priority in protecting public safety across DeSoto Parish.

Officials also reminded the public that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and that arrests indicate only that probable cause existed at the time of the alleged offenses.

The Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to report suspected drug activity as part of ongoing efforts to keep communities safe.