FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Opelousas Police Department Responds to Aggravated Assault with Firearm; Multiple Arrests Made
Opelousas, LA – On May 18, 2023, at approximately 1:14 PM, officers from the Opelousas Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to an aggravated assault with a firearm complaint in the 1700 block of Ross Street. Upon arrival and subsequent investigation, officers determined that a male suspect had pointed a firearm at a female victim before fleeing to a nearby residence and handing the weapon to another male subject. Officers made contact with eight male individuals at the residence, all of whom initially denied any knowledge of the incident.
A search warrant was obtained and executed at 1729 Ross Street. During the search, officers recovered five handguns, one Draco firearm, several grams of marijuana, digital scales, plastic bags, a drum magazine, and a bottle of promethazine.
The following individuals were arrested and charged:
17-year-old male (name withheld due to age): Obstruction of Justice
Mikel Jones, 20-year-old Black Male: Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Obstruction of Justice
James Malveaux, 21-year-old Black Male: Obstruction of Justice
Darren Johnson Jr., 27-year-old Black Male: Obstruction of Justice, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) (3 counts), Possession of Schedule I Drugs
Qwadadrian Fields, 19-year-old Black Male: Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Schedule I Drugs
Shane Castille, 20-year-old Black Male: Obstruction of Justice
Aaron Savoy, 18-year-old Black Male: Obstruction of Justice
Davaska Savoy, 25-year-old Black Male: Obstruction of Justice, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I Drugs, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS
Chief Graig Leblanc stated, “The Opelousas Police Department remains committed to the safety and security of our community. The swift response and thorough investigation by our officers in this incident underscore our dedication to reducing gun violence and drug-related crimes in our city.”
Opelousas Police ask anyone with information related to any criminal activity to contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500, info@opelousaspd.com or through Crime Stoppers (337-948-TIPS, www.stlandrycrimestoppers.com or by using the P3 mobile App.) Tipsters can remain anonymous. Tipsters can receive up to a $1000.00 cash reward.
DISCLAIMER: ALL PERSONS ARE PRESUMMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. For media inquiries, please contact Joe Anderson, PIO, Opelousas Police Department, at 337-948-2513 or jdanderson@opelousaspd.com
