FROM THE DESK OF
SHERIFF BOBBY J. GUIDROZ
Phone 337-948-6516
Fax 337-407-9458
Press Release: December 10, 2024
ARRESTED:
Shona Johnson, 57 years old
704 South Court Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
CHARGES:
Possession w/Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Fentanyl)
Possession w/Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Crack Cocaine)
Distribution of Schedule II (Fentanyl)
Manufacturing Schedule II (Fentanyl)
Possession of Schedule II (Crystal Methamphetamine)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of CDS in presence of persons under 17 years of age (4 counts)
NO BOND AT THIS TIME
ARRESTED:
Albert Denton, 49 years old
2251 Ledoux Circle
Opelousas, LA 70570
CHARGES:
Possession of Schedule II (Fentanyl)
Failure to Signal
Released on $ 5,250.00 Bond
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Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz stated, “On December 9, 2024, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics
Detectives established surveillance at the residence 704 South Court Street, Opelousas. Narcotics Detectives
had received information that Shona Johnson was selling fentanyl from the residence approximately one month
prior.” Sheriff Guidroz went on to state, “While conducting the surveillance, detectives observed a gray Nissan
Altima arrive at the residence. A black male later identified as Albert Denton was observed to exit the vehicle
and enter the residence. After Denton left the home, Street Team members observed a traffic violation and
conducted a traffic stop. A K-9 was utilized, resulting in a positive response for the odor of illegal narcotics.”
Sheriff Guidroz also stated, “During the search of the vehicle, 3 small yellow ziplock bags containing suspected
fentanyl were located. Denton and two adult passengers were arrested and Juvenile Detectives were called out,
as Denton had his 10-year-old son in the vehicle as well.”
Sheriff Guidroz reports, “Due to the totality of circumstances, Narcotics Detectives obtained a search warrant
for 704 South Court Street, Opelousas, Louisiana. Upon executing the search warrant detectives located Shona
Johnson inside the residence with two other adult males and four juvenile foster children.” Sheriff Guidroz
continued, “The search resulted the confiscation of:
- 30 grams of fentanyl valued at $3,000.00
- 21 rocks of cocaine valued at $420.00
- 6 digital scales
- 2 blenders
- 1 gram of crystal methamphetamine
DCFS was notified and found placement for the four children.”
Sheriff Guidroz also noted that the two adult passengers in the car were
released on misdemeanor summons.
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.
