Chitimacha Tribal Police shut down a meth lab and arrested three people last week, Chief Hal Hutchinson says.
Officers were questioning three people in connection with a narcotics investigation, the chief said. The Chitimacha K-9 Narcotics Unit was deployed during the investigation, and K-9 Dozer alerted on the vehicle they were riding in.
Candace Bourque, 34, of Lafayette, was booked with creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a legend drug without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule I (Marijuana), possession with intent to distribute schedule II (Methamphetamine), and a fugitive warrant from Harrison County, Mississippi, for receiving, possessing, retaining stolen property.
Bryston Ezernack, 18, of New Iberia, was booked with creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a legend drug without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule I (Marijuana), possession with intent to distribute schedule II (Methamphetamine), and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.
Norman Fred, 37, of Broussard, was booked with creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a legend drug without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule I (Marijuana), and possession with intent to distribute schedule II (Methamphetamine).
Hutchinson said he wants to thank the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division for their assistance in this matter.
