Submitted by the Lafayette Police Department
LAFAYETTE, LA (January 13, 2025) – Narcotic Agents with the Lafayette Police Department received intelligence regarding drug activity at a residence in the 200 block of Saint James Drive.
Following an investigation, agents obtained a search warrant for the property.
On January 10, 2025, the warrant was executed at the residence, resulting in the seizure of the following:
- 117 pounds of marijuana (DEA $1,061,400)
- 1,304 grams of Psilocybin Mushrooms (DEA $6,520)
- 1,888 grams of THC wax (DEA $188,800)
- 1,088 THC Cartridges (DEA $108,800)
- 264 packages of THC Gummies ($26,400)
- 2,900 THC Cigarettes ($58,000)
- $74,069 in cash
- A stolen Glock 22 handgun
Devonte J. Davis (B/M/29) of Lafayette, LA, was arrested and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center without incident.
Charges against Mr. Davis include:
- 6 counts of Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule I Controlled Substances
- 1 count of Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
- 1 count of Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm
- 1 count of Money derived from drug proceeds
