OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)-- Eight people were arrested after a response to an assault call led to the discovery of firearms and drugs in Opelousas Saturday. 

Around 1:14 p.m., the Opelousas Police Department was sent to the 1700 block of Ross Street in reference to an aggravated assault with a firearm complaint. After authorities arrived and investigated, they came to the conclusion that a male suspect had pointed a firearm at a female victim before going to a neighboring home and passing the firearm to another man. 

Police engaged with eight men at the home, who all said they did not know about the incident. After obtaining and executing a search warrant for 1729 Ross Street, five handguns, one Draco firearm, several grams of marijuana, digital scales, plastic bags, a drum magazine and a bottle of promethazine was discovered, according to OPD. 

The following were arrested and charged: 

• A 17-year-old male, Obstruction of Justice
• Mikel Jones, 20,  Aggravated assault with a firearm, obstruction of justice
• James Malveaux, 21, Obstruction of justice
• Darren Johnson Jr., 27, Obstruction of justice, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) (3 counts), possession of Schedule I drugs
• Qwadadrian Fields, 19, Obstruction of justice, possession of Schedule I drugs
• Shane Castille, 20, Obstruction of justice
• Aaron Savoy, 18, Obstruction of justice
• Davaska Savoy, 25, Obstruction of justice, possession with intent to distribute Schedule I drugs, possession of a firearm in the presence of a CDS

"The Opelousas Police Department remains committed to the safety and security of our community," Police Chief Graig Leblanc said. "The swift response and thorough investigation by our officers in this incident underscore our dedication to reducing gun violence and drug-related crimes in our city."

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