SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Update

Press Release: December 18, 2024

ARRESTED:
Jovonta Curtis – 32 years old
890 North 39 th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
CHARGES:
PWITD Schedule I (marijuana)
PWITD Schedule I (heroin)
PWITD Schedule II (amphetamine pills)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Possession of Firearm in Presence of CDS
Resisting an Officer by Flight
Obstruction of Justice

ARRESTED:
Robert Johnson – 31 years old
25120 Shanklin Drive
Zachary, LA 70791
CHARGES:
PWITD Schedule I (marijuana)
PWITD Schedule I (heroin)
PWITD Schedule II (amphetamine pills)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Resisting an Officer by Flight
Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS
Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “On December 17, 2024, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
Narcotics Detectives received information of a planned narcotics transaction (fentanyl) to take
place at the Motel 6 located at 4165 I-49 Service Road in Opelousas, LA. The Detectives
established surveillance supplemented by marked units and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
SWAT Team members.”
“As the identified vehicle arrived with three black males, the marked units moved in. The
driver, Robert Johnson, was apprehended in the vehicle with a pistol in his possession. Two
other suspects attempted to flee but were surrounded and quickly taken into custody.” Sheriff
Guidroz stated. “One of the suspects, Jovonta Curtis, ran from the vehicle brandishing a Glock
.45 caliber pistol with an extended magazine. Fortunately, he tossed the pistol on the ground
and surrendered.”
Sheriff Guidroz went on to report, “Such was not the case with the front seat passenger, Casey
Galmon. He chose to be combative with the Detective taking him into custody which resulted
in additional charges. The suspects left behind the narcotics enumerated in the charges.”
Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
at 337-948-6516.
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.

This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. All persons are presumed innocent
until proven guilty in a court of law.