Two Drug Arrets By The Vermilion/Municipal Drug Task Force

Vermilion/Municipal Drug Task Force members along with Abbeville Police Patrol Officers conducted a traffic stop after they witnessed a traffic violation.

When they stopped the vehicle to talk to the men, agents and officers says the men's stories were not matching up.

Agents got permission to search the vehicle and found marijuana broken down for street sales, and money from drug proceeds.

27-year-old Jonas Francis Senior and 22-year-old Jordan Jules, both of Abbeville, were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

In the second traffic stops, agents say a driver nearly caused a head-on collision, so they patrol division pulled the man over.

Officers say while talking to the man they noticed a cellophane bag with suspected crack inside.  43-year-old Shawn Riley was arrested and charged with possession of crack and marijuana.

Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Municipal Narcotics Task Force at 337-740-4501.