DESOTO PARISH, La. — The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office Street Level Interdiction Unit (S.L.I.U.), working alongside the Tri-Parish Drug Task Force, has announced what officials describe as the largest narcotics enforcement operation in recent months, resulting in the arrest of 18 individuals on a variety of drug-related and associated criminal charges.
According to Sheriff Jayson Richardson, the operation is part of the Sheriff’s Office’s continued effort to target the possession and distribution of illegal narcotics throughout DeSoto Parish.
Sheriff Richardson praised the work of the Narcotics Division, Tri-Parish Drug Task Force, and members of the Street Level Interdiction Unit for their dedication and professionalism.
“Their work plays an important role in protecting the citizens of DeSoto Parish by disrupting the distribution of illegal drugs and helping prevent these substances from reaching our children and those struggling with addiction,” Richardson said.
The Sheriff’s Office released the following arrests made during the month-long enforcement effort:
Thomas L. Marsh, 76, of Mansfield – Arrested June 2 on charges including possession of crack cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and improper display of a license plate.
Jeremy D. Hobson, 50, of Stonewall – Arrested June 3 on charges including possession of fentanyl, oxycodone, drug paraphernalia, traffic violations, and a fugitive warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.
Travis J. Bardwell, 42, of Hessmer – Arrested June 4 on charges including possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, second or subsequent offenses, and vehicle equipment violations.
Kristen L. Clausing, 37, of Bossier City – Arrested June 10 on methamphetamine possession charges, improper display of a license plate, and fugitive warrants from Baton Rouge and Bossier City.
Angela M. Rogers, 53, of Doyline – Arrested June 11 for possession of Lorazepam.
Adam C. Dykes, 41, of Clarksville, Florida – Arrested June 11 on charges including possession of methamphetamine, hydrocodone, drug paraphernalia, and expired license plate.
Jon C. Lopez, 61, of Shreveport – Arrested June 11 for possession of methamphetamine, second or subsequent offenses, and a modified exhaust violation.
Victor L. Taylor, 54, of Mansfield – Arrested June 12 on charges including possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, and a traffic violation.
Jeremy M. Pomplun, 45, of Shreveport – Arrested June 13 on methamphetamine possession, drug paraphernalia, a Caddo Parish fugitive warrant, expired license plate, and driving without a license.
Jimmy L. Washburn, 39, of Shreveport – Arrested June 13 on charges including possession of methamphetamine, Xanax, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Charles O. Davis, 34, of Mansfield – Arrested June 14 on charges of possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a modified exhaust violation.
Jeffery S. Holder, 58, of Stonewall – Arrested June 16 on charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal window tint, and improper lane usage.
Eric J. Ross, 38, of Mansfield – Arrested June 17 on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and improper lane usage.
Mahoganey C. Ford, 40, of Shreveport – Arrested June 25 on charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Mikeal B. Cornelius, 29, of Shreveport – Arrested June 26 on charges of possession of a Schedule III controlled substance and vehicle equipment violations.
Kiara S. Manuel, 35, of Beaumont, Texas – Arrested June 27 on charges including possession of alprazolam, oxycodone, drug paraphernalia, a DeSoto Parish fugitive warrant, and vehicle equipment violations.
Jacory C. Blow, 35, of Mansfield – Arrested June 30 on charges of possession of ecstasy, drug paraphernalia, and improper display of a license plate.
Ashton B. Shelton, 34, of Mansfield – Arrested July 1 for possession of cocaine.
The Sheriff’s Office said the operation reflects its ongoing commitment to removing illegal narcotics from DeSoto Parish communities and reducing drug-related crime.
Editor’s Note: An arrest is an indication that law enforcement believes probable cause exists that a crime has been committed. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.