According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On the May 12, 2023 the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit was conducting criminal patrol in a high drug trafficking area. Detectives observed a black male subject exit the passenger side of a white 4 door sedan and began running. During the foot chase, Detectives observed the black male remove a bag from his pants and began pouring the contents out as he was running.”
Detectives were able to apprehend the black male, later identified as Tyler Edmond. The driver, who was identified as Michelle Pierre, was also placed under arrest. Detectives were able to retrieve 681 suspected ecstasy pills and 12.5 grams of suspected marijuana. The estimated street value of the illegal narcotics seized is estimated at $3,530.00.
On May 13, 2023, Tyler Edmond was booked into the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Jail and charged with possession with intent to distribute schedule I CDS (MDMA), possession with intent to distribute schedule I CDS (Marijuana), obstruction of justice and resisting an officer by flight.
Michelle Pierre was transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail and charged with principal to possession with intent to distribute schedule I CDS (MDMA) and principal to possession with intent to distribute schedule I CDS (Marijuana).
It was later learned that Tyler Edmond is on parole until 2029 and is currently enrolled in Drug Court program in Lafayette.
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ARRESTED:
Tylan Jardell Edmond, age 30 – Black / Male
314 Malaport Road, Lot #43
Lafayette, LA. 70501
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (MDMA)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (Marijuana)
Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
Resisting an Officer
Obstruction of Justice
BOND: $24,500
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ARRESTED:
Michelle Pierre, age 36 – Black / Female
314 Malaport Road, Lot #43
Lafayette, LA. 70501
CHARGES:
Principal to Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (MDMA)
Principal to Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (Marijuana)
BOND: $10,000
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Anyone with information about illegal weapon or drug activity is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department’s hotline at 337-948-0970 or 948-1030. All callers and information are kept strictly confidential.
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.
On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
