Four men have been arrested in Lafourche Parish in connection with an investigation into fentanyl pills.
The fentanyl is being pressed into pill form and is being disguised as oxycodone and other prescription drugs.
Sheriff Craig Webre said that over the past several months, narcotics agents have been conducting an investigation with a concentration in the central areas of Lafourche Parish.
As part of the investigation, agents obtained several search warrants and arrest warrants for individuals who were distributing the fentanyl pills.
The following people were arrested as part of the investigation:
-Zavier Triplett, 23, of Lockport, was arrested on August 18 with assistance from the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on 2 counts of distribution of fentanyl. Bail is set at $350,000.
-Jeremy Arceneaux, 32, of Lockport, was arrested on August 18. He was booked into the Correctional Complex on 2 counts of distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, misbranding or adulteration of drugs with intent to defraud or mislead, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and illegal use of a controlled drug in the presence of persons under 17. His bail is set at $250,000.
-Kerry Wheaton, 21, of Lockport, was arrested on August 18. He was booked into the Correctional Complex with distribution of fentanyl, principal to distribution of fentanyl and illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. He was also charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, marijuana and oxycodone.
Laquindin Randle, 25, of Houma, was arrested on August 19 with the help of Louisiana State Police in Terrebonne.
He was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex on a Lafourche Parish warrant for distribution of fentanyl.
He was additionally charged with illegal use of a controlled drug in the presence of persons under 17, transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses and possession of Schedule I and III controlled dangerous substances as well as two counts of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances. He remains in custody in Terrebonne Parish.
Narcotics agents indicate that the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected. Agents also caution the public to be on the lookout for these pills and monitor children and family members for all medications that they are taking.
Citizens are reminded that they can report any drug-related or suspicious activity to Narcotics Section Commander, Lt. Derek Champagne at (985) 532-4365 or [email protected].
