Media Release: CRIME STOPPERS TIP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST

Port Barre, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

1,000 IXP

 
 

Case Details

CRIME STOPPERS TIP LEADS NARCOTICS DETECTIVES TO CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE IN THE PORT BARRE AREA

According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On March 28, 2024, narcotics detectives with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a “knock-and-talk” after receiving a Crime Stoppers tip in regards to illegal drug activity at 2587 Bayou Rd in the Port Barre area. While at the residence, detectives were able to develop enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant.”

Upon execution of the search warrant, detectives located approximately 66.5 grams of crystal methamphetamine and one digital scale in the master bedroom of the residence.

On March 28, 2024, Darla Mechelle David was transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail and charged with possession with intent to distribute a schedule II CDS (crystal methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The other resident, identified as Joey Dupre AKA "Joe Dog", was incarcerated at the St. Landry Parish Jail following an arrest by the Port Barre Police Department for traffic and drug related offenses during the early morning hours of March 28, 2024.

An additional affidavit of arrest was completed by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives for Joey Mark Dupre, charging him with possession with intent to distribute a schedule II CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. These charges are in addition to the charges acquired by the Port Barre Police Department.

Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Hotline at 337-948-0970 or 948-1030. All callers remain anonymous and the information is 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.

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ARRESTED:

Darla Mechelle David, age 62

White / Female

2587 Bayou Road

Port Barre, LA., 70577

CHARGES:

Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Crystal Methamphetamine)

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

BOND: $51,000

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ARRESTED:

Joey Mark Dupre, age 55

White / Male

2587 Bayou Road

Port Barre, LA., 70577

CHARGES:

Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Crystal Methamphetamine)

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

BOND: $51,000

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

 
File Number 337-948-TIPS (8477)

Posted By: St. Landry Crime Stoppers

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