ARRESTED:
Jaylan Nicholson, 21 years old
618 Broussard Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
CHARGES:
Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility
Malfeasance In Office
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “Just before midnight on November 29, 2025, Assistant Wardan Capt.
Sheumaker was monitoring the cameras in the Parish Jail. He noticed an employee, Jaylan Nicholson, carrying
in packages and placing them in a storage room. Capt. Sheumaker immediately notified our Narcotics
Detectives; in the event the packages were illegal contraband. The investigation revealed that Nicholson had
indeed brought illegal narcotics into the facility.” Sheriff Guidroz continues, “This investigation had additional
elements that needed thorough review before its conclusion. There was sufficient evidence and probable cause
to arrest Nicholson on the listed crimes. I applaud the efforts of our Corrections Staff and our Narcotics
Detectives in handling these serious offenses.”
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.
