Vermilion Municipal, Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force

According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force recently made multiple arrests for narcotics related offenses within the parish.
• Robert Broussard Jr., 44, of Abbeville, was arrested and charged with Possession of Schedule IV, (Alprazolam), Possession of Schedule IV, (Clonazepam), Possession of Schedule II, (Methamphetamine), Possession of Schedule I, (Heroin), and Possession of Schedule I, (Marijuana).
• David Anderson Jr., 31, of Kaplan, was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I, (Heroin), Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II, (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule I, (Synthetic), Possession of Schedule I, (Marijuana)
• Leslie Shaffer, 22, of Kaplan, was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II, (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Legend Drug, Possession of Schedule IV, Possession of Sch I, (Synthetic Marijuana), Possession of Schedule I, (Synthetic Marijuana).
• Eric Levine Jr., 19, of Abbeville, was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I, (Marijuana), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
Sheriff Couvillon would like to thank the Mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Maurice, Kaplan and Erath, along with their Chiefs of Police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force. Sheriff Couvillon also applauds the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Task Force in fighting the war on illegal drugs. He  encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at 337-740-4501 or E-mail the Task Force anonymously at taskforce@vpso.net and your e-mail will be held in the “strictest of confidence” and replied to in a very timely manner.
More information on reporting drug activities can be seen on our Web Site at www.vpso.net. Click on Narcotics and fill out the TURN IN A PUSHER information.