On September 28, 2023 Officers with the Opelousas Police Department’s Special Operations Division conducted a narcotics investigation in the 1200 Blk. of Cherbourg St. Investigators executed a search warrant after they verified information of illegal narcotics trafficking occurring at a residence in the 1200 Blk of Cherbourg St. Officers located illegal narcotics along with an illegally possessed firearm which resulted in the following arrest:
Joseph C. Sharlow III age: 28 of 1200 Blk of Cherbourg St. Opelousas, La. 70570
- Possession with intent to distribute schedule I narcotics
- Illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of a CDS.
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Violation of a Drug Free Zone
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
Officers located over 5 lbs. of suspected marijuana and other evidence of narcotics trafficking during the search. Mr. Sharlow was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail.
The Opelousas Police Department would like to thank the citizens who show concern for their community by reporting suspicious activity. The department’s ability to fight crime is greatly enhanced with the support of the community.
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.
