Press Release: March 11, 2026
NARCOTICS DETECTIVES ARREST THREE, SEIZE TWO POUNDS OF
MARIJUANA
ARRESTED:
Devontae Hermandez Jerome Ardoin, 22 years old
933 Railroad Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
CHARGES:
Principle to PWITD Schedule I (Marijuana)
Illegal Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
Aggravated Assault
Resisting an Officer
Criminal Damage to Property
ARRESTED:
Paul Alvin Potier, IV, 19 years old
400 Norman Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
CHARGES:
Principal to PWITD Schedule I (Marijuana)
Illegal Possession of a Firearm in Presence of CDS
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ARRESTED:
Jakaylin Foreman, 19 years old
222 Martin Oaks Drive
Lafayette, LA 70571
CHARGES:
PWITD Schedule I (Marijuana)
Illegal Possession of a Firearm in Presence of CDS
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “On March 10, 2026 just after 6 P.M., Narcotics Detectives
initiated an undercover operation. With the assistance of the Sunset Police Department, two
suspect vehicles had been identified. Detectives and marked units descended upon the two
vehicles and their occupants. One of the suspects, Devontae Ardoin, elected to resist officers
and attempted to flee from Sgt. Deondre Thomas and K-9 Bowy. Mr. Ardoin then met K-9
Bowy, up close and very personal. Together, Sgt. Thomas and K-9 Bowy took Ardoin into
custody. Narcotics Detectives also arrested Jakaylin Foreman and Paul Potier, occupants of the
second suspect vehicle.” Sheriff Guidroz concludes, “A significant amount of marijuana and
firearms were seized in this incident. At least one of the suspects was believed to be armed and
more than willing to fight officers. Also, a citizen, still unknown, greatly assisted officers to
capture the fleeing suspect. These are serious crimes, allegedly committed by seriously
dangerous people. We will continue to be out there, challenging all who choose to commit
these and other crimes.”
Anyone with additional information about
this 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.
