According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert the Narcotics Division made the following arrests:
Juvenile male, 16, Patterson, LA was arrested on August 9, 2013 at 4:34 pm for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Juvenile male, 16, Patterson, LA was arrested on August 9, 2013 at 4:34 pm for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of tobacco under the age of 18.
Detectives of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division patrolling the Bayou Vista area observed a vehicle with a broken tail light and conducted a traffic stop. Detectives met with the driver and after receiving consent to search the vehicle located marijuana, tobacco, and a pipe. Both juveniles were released to their guardians pending juvenile court proceedings.
Juvenile male, 16, Patterson, LA was arrested on August 9, 2013 at 6:11 pm for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law (drug free zone), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of tobacco under the age of 18. Narcotics detectives patrolling the Patterson area heard loud music coming from a vehicle travelling on Hwy. 182 and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, detectives received consent to search the vehicle and located marijuana, cigarettes, and drug paraphernalia. The investigation continued at the juvenile's residence where detectives located additional marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The juvenile was released to a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.