Breaux Bridge – A 44-year-old Breaux Bridge man was arrested on Oct. 14 on multiple drug charges, St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux said.
Breaux said the arrest of 44-year-old Jessie Noel of Breaux Bridge followed the execution of a narcotics search warrant on Oct. 14 at a residence in the 400 block of Guilbeau Street in Breaux Bridge.
The search warrant was executed by members of the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit, with the assistance of Breaux Bridge Chief of Police Albert “Buz” LeBlanc and members of his Violent Crime Abatement Team (VCAT).
During the search, deputies seized suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, MDMA and prescription medications, along with drug paraphernalia consistent with narcotics distribution and a handgun.
Following the search, Noel was taken into custody and booked into the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center on the following charges:
• LA. R.S. 40:966(A) (1) – Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (4 counts);
• LA. R.S. 40:967(A) – Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (3 counts)
• LA. R.S. 40:968(A) (2) – Creating, Distributing or Possessing with Intent to Distribute a Counterfeit Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance (1 count);
• LA. R.S. 40:969(A) – Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule IV (1 count)
• LA. R.S. 40:1060.13 – Unlawful Possession of a Legend Drug (2 counts);
• LA. R.S. 40:981.3 – Violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law – Drug-Free Zone (9 counts);
• LA. R.S. 40:1023(C) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (1 count);
• and LA. R.S. 14:95(E) – Possession of a Firearm while Committing a Crime (1 count).
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office said it remains committed to working with local law enforcement partners to combat illegal drug activity and make our streets safer for our community.
Jessie Noel
