According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On July 6, 2022, Louisiana Probation and Parole requested the assistance of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office in executing a warrant for Deondra Savoie at his home on Brown Street in Opelousas.” Probation and Parole issued a warrant for Savoie after he failed to appear for court and several attempts to arrest Savoie were made but he was able to elude capture.
Probation and Parole, with the assistance of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to Savoie’s residence. No response was given when the agents knocked on the door but Savoie could be visibly seen sitting in the living room through a window near the front door. Agents repeatedly ordered Savoie to open the door but Savoie continued to sit in the living room ignoring verbal commands. After approximately ten minutes Savoie complied and was taken into custody without incident.
During the compliance check, Probation and Parole located approximately 990 grams of high grade Marijuana (2 pounds 3 ounces) inside the residence and $645.00 of U.S. Currency was located on his person. The estimated street value of the high grade marijuana is estimated at $24,750.00.
Deondra Savoie is on probation for possession of a controlled dangerous substance Methamphetamine and Marijuana. Savoie has prior arrests for narcotics charges and illegal weapons violations.
ARRESTED: Deondra Savoie, age 24
1622 Brown Street, Opelousas, LA
CHARGES: Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession of drug paraphernalia
BOND: Drug Charges $5,500
Probation Hold for Louisiana Probation and Parole
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.
