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St. Landry Parish drug bust results in three arrests; nearly five pounds of marijuana
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ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- A narcotics investigation at a residence in Opelousas resulted in the arrests of two other men on drug charges.
Markell Guillory, 21, of Opelousas was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute schedule I (Marijuana), possession with intent to distribute schedule II (Hydrocodone) and obstruction of justice.
Kenneth J. Lorden, 44, of Opelousas was arrested and charged with distribution of schedule II (Crystal Methamphetamine), possession of schedule II (Cocaine), possession of drug paraphernalia and three counts of possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS.
Patrick Boast Jr., 25, of Church Point was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute schedule II (Crystal Methamphetamine), a burnt tail lamp and transactions involving drug offenses.
On Sept. 9, St. Landry Parish Narcotics Detectives were conducting an investigation at McClelland Drive in the Opelousas area. The investigation initially involved the distribution of methamphetamine.
Officials said a cooperative homeowner stated that Guillory was keeping marijuana in the home for sale. Officials obtained a search warrant and recovered 4.75 pounds of marijuana and 48 tablets of Hydrocodone.
Officials said while working this narcotics seizure information revealed that, separate from this incident, another individual believed to be involved in the transporting or distribution of narcotics from the residence. Authorities used surveillance and identified Lorden as a suspect in the investigation.
Officials said Lorden was seen speaking to an unknown individual in a silver Chevrolet pickup truck. The truck was seen leaving the residence, and officers viewed a burnt taillight on the truck. A traffic stop was conducted and Boast Jr., who was the driver of the vehicle provided verbal permission to search the vehicle.
Authorities seized one large plastic bag with suspected marijuana residue, approximately one pound of crystal methamphetamine and $ 1,694.00 in U.S. currency. A search warrant at the home produced a digital scale with cocaine residue, two handguns and a .410 shotgun.
Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.