A lengthy narcotics investigation conducted by the Tri-Parish Drug Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Mansfield man on multiple felony drug distribution charges and the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected illegal narcotics.
According to the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, agents concluded their investigation on the evening of June 16, 2026, leading to the arrest of Antonio Robertson, 46, of Mansfield.
Investigators reported gathering evidence throughout the course of the investigation that resulted in the issuance of felony arrest warrants charging Robertson with seven counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine and one count of Distribution of Cocaine.
Authorities said task force agents observed Robertson leaving a residence associated with him and entering a vehicle. Shortly afterward, members of the Street Level Interdiction Unit (SLIU) and a DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputy conducted a traffic stop and took Robertson into custody without incident.
At the same time, members of the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, working alongside Tri-Parish Drug Task Force agents, executed search warrants at two residences investigators believed were being used in connection with Robertson’s alleged drug trafficking activities.
During the searches, law enforcement officials reportedly seized more than one-quarter pound of suspected methamphetamine, along with a smaller quantity of suspected powder cocaine.
Robertson was transported to the DeSoto Parish Detention Center, where he was booked on the felony narcotics charges.
The Tri-Parish Drug Task Force is a multi-agency effort that focuses on identifying, investigating, and disrupting illegal drug activity throughout the region. Officials say the investigation reflects ongoing efforts to combat the distribution of dangerous narcotics in local communities.
Methamphetamine and cocaine remain among the substances most frequently targeted by narcotics enforcement operations due to their impact on public safety, crime rates, and community health.
The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office praised the coordinated efforts of the Tri-Parish Drug Task Force, Street Level Interdiction Unit, K-9 deputies, and SWAT Team members who participated in the operation.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Editor’s Note: An arrest indicates that law enforcement believes probable cause exists that a crime has been committed. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.