The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that six individuals were arrested during May as part of ongoing narcotics enforcement efforts conducted by the agency’s Street Level Interdiction Unit (S.L.I.U.) and Narcotics Taskforce.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the arrests stemmed from proactive operations targeting illegal drug activity and the distribution of controlled dangerous substances throughout DeSoto Parish.
Among those arrested was a 61-year-old Shreveport man who was taken into custody on April 30 and booked on charges including possession of methamphetamine as a second or subsequent offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension, and equipment violations.
On May 5, deputies arrested a 48-year-old Frierson resident on charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal window tint. A second arrest that same day involved a 29-year-old Keithville man who was booked on charges of possession of methamphetamine and a vehicle equipment violation.
A Mansfield resident, 26, was arrested on May 14 and charged with possession of oxycodone, possession of marijuana, and a traffic-related violation.
On May 20, agents arrested a 60-year-old Many resident who was booked on charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and expired license plates.
The final arrest reported in the monthly roundup occurred on May 28, when a 48-year-old Shreveport man was taken into custody on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and switched license plates.
Sheriff Jayson Richardson said the Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively addressing illegal drug activity and protecting the safety of DeSoto Parish residents through continued enforcement efforts.
Richardson also expressed appreciation to members of the Narcotics Division, Street Level Interdiction Unit, and Narcotics Taskforce for their dedication and work throughout the parish.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that an arrest indicates probable cause existed at the time of the alleged offense. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Law enforcement officials encourage residents to report suspected illegal drug activity and continue working with authorities to help combat narcotics-related crime within the parish.