NEW IBERIA, La. — Investigators with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office have made an arrest after breaking up a large-scale methamphetamine distribution ring in rural Iberia Parish.
According to IPSO, its Special Investigative Unit initiated an investigation of a large-scale methamphetamine distribution ring in rural Iberia Parish over the past several months.
IPSO says it discovered that Lance Narcisse, 34, was identified as a key individual in this drug organization.
IPSO says that on April 3, a traffic stop was conducted on Narcisse who then fled the vehicle with 2 lbs. of methamphetamine before being apprehended after a brief foot pursuit.
According to IPSO, a consent to search of his vehicle was given, which yielded $8,000.
Narcisse was arrested and booked into the Iberia Parish Correctional Center with the following charges:
- Possession with Intent to Schedule II
- Transaction involving proceeds from drug offenses
- Drive left of center
- Speeding
- Hit and Run Driving
- Resisting an Officer
- Violation of Controlled Substance Law
- Second or Subsequent Offenses
- Obstruction of Justice
Bond was set for Narcisse at $18,000 by Judge Suzanne deMahy. Narcisse later bonded out.
IPSO says it has continued its investigation after Narcisse was arrested and that cash and a vehicle were also seized.
IPSO says additional arrests are pending.
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