LAFAYETTE, LA (Apr. 5, 2024) – On April 2, 2024, in reference to a long-term investigation involving Lafayette Police Department (LPD) Narcotics Agents, Lafayette Police Narcotics Street Teams, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Louisiana State Police (LSP), agencies executed two search warrants. The first search warrant was executed in the 100 block of Syrup Row by LPD Narcotics Agents and LPD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT). The second search warrant was executed in the 400 block of Lancaster Drive by LPD Narcotics Agents, DEA, LSP and LSP SWAT. The result of this investigation resulted in the following seizures:
- 2 Kilograms of Cocaine (street value of $200,000)
- 2.3 Kilograms of Methamphetamine (street value of $460,000)
- 2.25 Kilograms of Fentanyl (street value of $902,800)
- 22 grams of Marijuana (street value of $400)
- Two Kilogram presses
- One electric mixer
- Four handguns (one stolen)
- $9,100.00 in US Currency
- Assorted Drug Paraphernalia
- 2018 Honda Accord
One suspect, Trayvon Charles, thirty-three, was arrested and charged with six counts of Distribution of Fentanyl, Possession with the Intent to Distribute (PWITD) Fentanyl, PWITD Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (two counts), Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (two counts), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Monies Derived from Drug Proceeds.
A second suspect, Jakaylen Charles, twenty-five, was arrested for PWITD Methamphetamine, PWITD Fentanyl, PWITD Cocaine, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
Both suspects were booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. The total seizure value is estimated to be approximately $1,572,300.00.
