FROM THE DESK OF
SHERIFF BOBBY J. GUIDROZ
Phone 337-948-6516
Fax 337-407-9458
Press Release: May 1, 2025
ARRESTED:
Cody Arclese, 29 years old
402 Martel Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
CHARGES:
PWITD Schedule I (Marijuana)
Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
No Driver’s License
Illegal Window Tint
Expired MVI
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz stated, “This arrest begins with our Narcotics Investigators conducting criminal patrol
in the area of South Street in Opelousas. The Investigators observed a blue Hyundai Sonata with illegally tinted
windows and an expired Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI). A traffic stop was initiated at the 600 block of
Railroad Avenue for the traffic violations. Upon coming in contact with the driver and keen observations of
narcotics in plain view, Cody Arclese was detained.” Sheriff Guidroz continues, “Upon searching the vehicle,
officers located the following:
Approximately one (1) pound of marijuana with an estimated street value of $ 9,000.00
One (1) Glock Model 22, .40 caliber pistol.
Based on these findings, Arclese was arrested and charged with the previously listed charges.” Sheriff Guidroz
advises, “While we receive countless tips of criminal activity and respond to each one, we will not sit back and
wait to be notified of these egregious acts. We will actively pursue and engage each and every violator to
combat the movement and sale of narcotics in St. Landry Parish.”
Anyone with additional information about
this or any other crime is encouraged to call
the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-
948-6516.
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.
This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. All persons are presumed innocent
until proven guilty in a court of law.
