Carencro man arrested on multiple drug-related charges

CARENCRO, La. (KLFY) -- A Carencro man was arrested on multiple drug-related charges as well as firearm and traffic violation charges, according to a press release from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dwight Joseph Menard, 37, of Carencro was arrested on the following charges:

• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Possession with intent to distribute schedule II CDS
• Possession of schedule I CDS
• Possession of a firearm in the presence of a CDS
• Traffic violations

On October 11, the SLPSO stopped a GMC pickup truck for traffic violations. Deputies noticed a smell of suspected drugs emitting from the truck and saw a rifle in the vehicle.

Upon searching the vehicle, deputies found the following items:

• Small bag containing suspected methamphetamine
• Small bag containing suspected marijuana
• Drug paraphernalia
• (1) Taurus 9 mm handgun
• Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle
• Savage .22 rifle
• Mossberg 6.5 Creedmoor rifle

Menard was transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail and is held on a bond of $36,500.