The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office has released details of a recent series of arrests as part of its continued effort to combat illegal drug activity across DeSoto Parish.

According to Sheriff Jayson Richardson, deputies with the Street Level Interdiction Unit (S.L.I.U.) and DPSO Task Force Agents conducted multiple operations between late February and March, resulting in numerous individuals being taken into custody on a range of narcotics and related charges.

Key Arrests and Charges

Authorities report the following arrests:

Ezraline L. Hubbard, 49, of Shreveport — Arrested February 23 on charges including possession with intent to distribute Schedule I (Ecstasy) and possession of marijuana.

Rodney T. Evatt, 58, of Tulsa, Oklahoma — Arrested March 6 for possession of Schedule IV (Xanax), Schedule II (methamphetamine), and drug paraphernalia.

Clifford D. Jones, 30, of Mansfield — Arrested March 11 on a charge of resisting an officer by flight.

Ashley M. Burr, 43, of Stonewall — Arrested March 10 for possession of Schedule II (meth), drug paraphernalia, and traffic-related violations.

Rodrigues D. Davis, 34, of Mansfield — Arrested March 12 on charges including possession of Schedule II (cocaine), marijuana (second offense), and a fugitive warrant.

Antonesha L. Dupree, 34, of Mansfield — Arrested March 21 for introducing contraband into a penal facility, possession of drug paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants.

Semaj Adams, 38, of Grand Cane — Arrested March 20 on multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana and crack cocaine, along with driving-related offenses and warrants.

Alexis D. Ester, 41, of Shreveport — Arrested March 20 for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Jennifer L. Barajas, 41, of Logansport — Arrested March 24 for possession of Schedule II (meth), drug paraphernalia, and a traffic violation.

Lucas D. Morehead, 39, of Stonewall — Arrested March 25 on multiple failure-to-appear warrants and traffic-related offenses.

Maranda A. Magby, 34, of Camden, Arkansas — Arrested March 25 for possession of Schedule II (meth), possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and drug paraphernalia.

All individuals were booked into the DeSoto Detention Center.

Ongoing Enforcement Efforts

Sheriff Richardson emphasized that these arrests reflect the department’s ongoing commitment to reducing drug-related crime in the parish. He also commended the efforts of the Narcotics Division and S.L.I.U. teams for their continued vigilance and dedication.

Legal Reminder

Officials stress that an arrest indicates probable cause at the time of the incident. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Definitions:

CDS — Controlled Dangerous Substance

FTA — Failure to Appear

Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity to local authorities as law enforcement continues its proactive approach to keeping DeSoto Parish communities safe.