Press Release: April 9, 2026
Project Safe Neighborhood Operation Nets Two Arrests
ARRESTED:
Joseph Blaine Mistric, 43 years old
1127 Hwy 178
Opelousas, LA 70570
CHARGES:
Active Arrest Warrant from Acadia Parish (Residential
Burglary)
Taillamps Required
Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
ARRESTED:
Troy Neal Mouton, 56 years old
370 Carrington Place
Opelousas, LA 70570
CHARGES:
Possession of Schedule II CDS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “As part of the “Project Safe Neighborhoods” grant, our
Narcotics Detectives, Patrol Deputies and CID Detectives were conducting surveillance at
Lucky’s Casino, just east of Eunice. During the course of this operation, detectives observed a
white male start a motorcycle using what appeared to be a knife. After the motorcycle was
loaded onto a trailer, a second white male entered a blue Chevy pickup. Upon entering U.S.
190 eastbound, they were followed by detectives. A traffic stop was conducted on North Sixth
Street near Opelousas for a minor traffic violation. The investigation resulted in a search of the
vehicle, where a Hi-Point 9mm pistol was recovered under the driver’s seat. The driver,
identified as Joseph Mistric, is a convicted felon and on parole until 2035. The passenger,
identified as Troy Mouton, was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a Schedule
II controlled dangerous substance.” Sheriff Guidroz concludes, “Our no-tolerance policy on
illegal drugs and illegal possession of firearms is absolute. We will continue to utilize all our
resources and personnel to combat this problem and arrest those who participate in it.”
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.
