OPERATION TAKE BACK THE CITY
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On May 30, 2023 the St. Landry Parish Narcotics Unit received information of a black male who would be delivering 2 ounces of cocaine within St. Landry Parish. Detectives made contact with the black male identified as Jonathan Edwards who was driving a white SUV at the predetermined location. Edwards was taken into custody without incident.”
During a search of the vehicle, detectives located a clear plastic bag, containing a white powdery substance suspected to be approximately 29 grams of cocaine, 3 white pills suspected to be Percocet and a semi automatic 9mm handgun.
The estimated street value of illegal narcotics located is valued at approximately $2,930.00.
Detectives learned that Jonathan Edwards was a convicted felon with a lengthy criminal history, consisting of manufacturing schedule I CDS (marijuana), resisting an officer, aggravated assault with a firearm, taking contraband into a penal institution, possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain felonies, possession of a firearm with obliterated serial numbers and attempted second degree murder.
Jonathan Edwards was transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail and charged with possession with intent to distribute schedule II CDS (cocaine), possession of schedule II CDS (Percocet), illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of a CDS and possession of a firearm by convicted felon.
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ARRESTED:
Jonathan Edwards, age 38 – Black / Male
944 Mary Ann Street
Opelousas, LA., 70570
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)
Possession of Schedule II CDS (Percocet)
Illegal Carrying of Weapons in the Presence of a CDS
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
BOND: $55,000
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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.
