OPERATION HOLLOW-POINT ARRESTS
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit received information of convicted felons selling weapons at the address of 614 Mistrot Street in Opelousas. After multiple hours of surveillance, the narcotics detectives were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence, which was executed on May 24, 2023.”
Upon arrival, detectives came into contact with Markeith Seria, Devin Mallet, Leroy Dunbar Jr. and a juvenile. A search of the residence revealed approximately 510 grams of marijuana, two (2) Glock handguns, a digital scale and $603.00 in US currency.
The estimated street value of Marijuana seized is valued at approximately $5,100.00
Devin Mallet was transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail and charged with possession
with intent to distribute a schedule I CDS (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm in the presence of a CDS (2 counts), illegal possession of firearm by persons convicted of certain felonies (2 counts), contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.
Markeith Seria was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail and charged with possession with
intent to distribute a schedule I CDS (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm in the presence of a CDS (2 counts), contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses and resisting an officer by flight.
Leroy Dunbar Jr. was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail and charged with possession with intent to distribute a schedule I CDS (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm in the presence of a CDS (2 counts), contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.
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ARRESTED:
Devin Zavion Mallet, age 29 – Black / Male
614 Mistrot Street
Opelousas, LA. 70570
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (Marijuana)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (2 counts)
Illegal Possession of a Firearm by Persons Convicted of Certain Felonies (2 counts)
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
BOND: $43,500
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ARRESTED:
Markeith Malik Seria, age 20 – Black / Male
235 Sharon Street
Opelousas, LA. 70570
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (Marijuana)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (2 counts)
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
Resisting an Officer by Flight
BOND: $14,250
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ARRESTED:
Leroy Dunbar, Jr., age 60 – Black / Male
614 Mistrot Street
Opelousas, LA., 70570
CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (Marijuana)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (2 counts)
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
BOND: $18,500
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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.
