Press Release: July 15, 2022
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, the St. Landry Parish Narcotics Unit received an anonymous tip regarding two unidentified black males who would be delivering a pound of marijuana to a location within St. Landry Parish. Additionally, it was believed that the male subjects would possibly rob the intended buyer.
Narcotics detectives conducted an undercover operation and established surveillance where the delivery was scheduled to occur. Detectives then observed a white, sports utility vehicle arrive at the specified location. Upon making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, detectives were able to identify five subjects: Jamontra Batiste, Nakaven Chavalier, Dintrell Sam, Devin Bernard and Bryson Maturin.
During a probable cause search of the vehicle, detectives located a black ski mask and two and one-half (2 ½) pounds of marijuana. Also located inside the vehicle were three (3) semi automatic handguns and one (1) AR-15 rifle, all of which were easily accessible to all occupants. Two (2) of the weapons found were reported stolen.
Jamontra Batiste is out on bond for a previous arrest in Iberia Parish for armed robbery and has a pending court date of Friday, July 15, 2022.
Nakaven Chavalier was convicted in St. Mary Parish for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. He is currently on probation with Louisiana State Probation and Parole – New Iberia District.
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ARRESTED:
Devin Isaac Bernard, age 23
319 Maraist Street
St. Martinville, LA., 70582
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS
Illegal Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (4 Counts)
Possession of a Stolen Firearm (2 Counts)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
BOND: $43,000
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ARRESTED:
Bryson J. Mautrin, age 19
1003 Shelton Avenue
New Iberia, LA., 70560
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS
Illegal Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (4 Counts)
Possession of a Stolen Firearm (2 Counts)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
BOND: $43,000
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ARRESTED:
Jamontra Batiste, age 19
1608 St. Jude Street
New Iberia, LA., 70560
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS
Illegal Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (4 Counts)
Possession of a Stolen Firearm (2 Counts)
Possession of Schedule IV CDS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
BOND: $48,000
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ARRESTED:
Dintrell Dashawn Patrick Sam, age 22
1032 Anderson Street
New Iberia, LA., 70560
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS
Illegal Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (4 Counts)
Possession of a Stolen Firearm (2 Counts)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
BOND: $43,000
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ARRESTED:
Nakaven A. Chevalier, age 23
1036 Sugar Creek Road
St. Martinville, LA., 70582
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS
Illegal Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (4 Counts)
Felon in Possession of a Firearm (4 Counts)
Possession of a Stolen Firearm (2 Counts)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
BOND: $83,000
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Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department’s Drug Hotline at 337-948-0970 or 948-1030. All callers remain anonymous and the information is kept strictly confidential.
You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial **TIPS on your mobile phone to tip. All calls are anonymous and you can earn a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
