The Vermilion / Municipal Narcotics Task Force continued its arrests of persons throughout the parish with outstanding illicit drug related warrants. Below are those recent arrests.

1- Jared Paul Veazey (DOB 3/8/86) of 1402 Savoy Rd Abbeville, La incarcerated for Possession with the intent to distribute hydrocodone and possession of Dolophine, which are both prescribed Scheduled drugs under the Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance Act. Veazey is also being help on unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and simple burglary. Veazey has been placed on probation hold for charges that he was currently out of jail on. Total bond is set at 35,000.00

2- Andrew J. Evans (DOB 10/19/86) of 408 Messina St Abbeville, La charged with possession with the intent to distribute Hydrocodone, Schedule III Narcotic. After being booked Evans was also charged with 2 counts of contempt of court. Total Bond set at $22,810.00

3- Leonard Vallien Jr (DOB 7/7/89) of 310 Berthier St. Abbeville, La. Arrested for possession of marijuana and 4 counts of contempt of court. A probation hold was placed on Vallien and no bonds were placed on two of the contempt charges.

Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza, Abbeville Chief of Police Tony Hardy, commends the Narcotics Task Force for a job well done.

Finally, Sheriff Couvillon would like to applaud the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Sheriff’s Office in fighting the war on illegal drugs. He 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 or E-mail the Task Force anonymously at taskforce@vpso.net and your e-mail will be held in the “strictest of confidence” and replied to in a very timely manner.

More information on reporting drug activities can be seen on our Web Site at www.vpso.net. Click on Narcotics or Task Force for this information.