According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On July 1, 2022 detectives with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a narcotic investigation within St. Landry Parish that resulted in weapons and narcotic arrests of known felons.”
During a traffic stop, detectives approached a vehicle occupied by 3 male subjects. The driver, who was identified as Vincent Christian, and a passenger, identified as Tyes Lewis, ran on foot. Another passenger, who was identified as Travis Bargeman, was taken into custody without incident. With the assistance of Opelousas Police Department’s K-9 “Chaos”, Lewis and Christian were taken into custody in an area near the traffic stop in a short period of time.
During a probable cause search of the vehicle, detectives located approximately 588 grams of suspected Marijuana, approximately 2.9 grams of suspected “Crack” Cocaine, and a 9MM Ruger semi-automatic handgun. Detectives also located $980.00 in U.S. Currency found on Christian.
The approximate street value of the suspected Marijuana is valued at $14,700.00 and the approximate street value of the suspected “crack” cocaine is valued at $200.00.
Law enforcement is very familiar with these suspects. Travis Bargeman is a violent offender and has prior charges for resisting an officer, second degree battery, domestic abuse battery, distribution of marijuana and illegal weapons charges.
Vincent Christian is a convicted felon and has prior charges for possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of marijuana, second degree battery, illegal carrying of a weapon and distribution of marijuana.
Tyes Lewis is also a convicted felon and has prior charges for aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon, simple battery, armed robbery, possession of weapon by a convicted felon, resisting an officer and distribution of marijuana.
ARRESTED: Tyes Malik Lewis, age 25
136 Ancelet Street, Lafayette, LA
CHARGES: Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Resisting an officer by flight
BOND: $25,500
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ARRESTED: Vincent Jamal Christian, age 24
118 La Rue Des Familles, Lafayette, LA
CHARGES: Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Resisting an officer, Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses
BOND: $23,000
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ARRESTED: Travis James Bargeman, age 34
121 Martin Street, Lafayette, LA
CHARGES: Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS
BOND: $7,500.00
On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
