Narcotics Investigation Finds Suspect Committed Suicide
DECEASED:
Casey Dwayne Owens, 42 years old
138 Saylock Lane
Opelousas, LA 70570
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “For about one year, our Narcotics Detectives have been
investigating the residence of 138 Saylock Lane and the movement of large amounts of
Fentanyl. This investigation culminated in obtaining a Search Warrant for the home and
sufficient probable cause to arrest Casey Dwayne “Gator” Owens.” Sheriff Guidroz explains,
“As is policy, our Narcotics Detectives combined with our SWAT Unit to execute the Search
Warrant. Owens is known by law enforcement to resist with violence, necessitating every
precaution. Our Deputies went to the residence and initiated, through knocking on the door,
loud speaker and cell phone communications attempts to speak to Owens and direct him to
peacefully exit the home. These attempts went on for more than 30 minutes, to no avail. The
door was then breached by Narcotics Detectives, assisted by the SWAT Unit. A robot was
placed in the home until determined safe, then entry was made by the Deputies. Regrettably,
Owens was found on the floor of the bedroom, apparently deceased.” Sheriff Guidroz
continues, “Our Criminal Investigations Division (CID) was called in to process the scene. The
St. Landry Parish Coroner’s Office was notified, and a representative came to the scene. It was
determined by the Coroner’s Office that Owens died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot
wound. Once the scene was cleared, the Narcotics Detectives completed execution of the
search warrant and seized the following;
Approximately 238.7 grams of suspected Fentanyl,
Approximately 453.62 grams of marijuana,
Approximately 44.8 grams of cocaine,
Approximately 1.5 ounces of promethazine,
$ 660.00 in United States currency,
1 – black digital scale,
1 – PTR 9mm semi-automatic pistol,
1 – Taurus 9mm semi-automatic pistol,
1 – 2016 Chrysler 300 automobile.
These seizures would have resulted in the following charges; PWITD Schedule I (marijuana),
PWITD Schedule I (Fentanyl), PWITD Schedule II (Cocaine), PWITD Schedule II (Crack
Cocaine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Transactions Involving Drug Proceeds, 2 cts,
Possession of a Firearm by Persons Convicted of Certain Felonies, 2 cts, Possession of a
Firearm in Presence of CDS, Possession of Schedule V (Promethazine).”
Sheriff Guidroz concludes, “This case illustrates, on so many levels, the tragic outcomes that
occur far to often through the illegal drug trade. Anything that we can do to stem the tide of
death and destruction will be done. As always, our hearts and prayers go out to the families of
all involved.”
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.
