51-Year-Old Louisiana Man Arrested After Police Find Approximately $10k Worth of Methamphetamine During Traffic Stop
Published February 07, 2023
51-Year-Old Louisiana Man Arrested After Police Find Approximately $10k Worth of Methamphetamine During Traffic Stop
Sabine Parish, Louisiana – A 51-year-old Louisiana man has been arrested after police reportedly found approximately $10,000 worth of methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
On February 6, 2023, Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announced the February 3, 2023 arrest of Eric Lamar Samuel, 51 of Natchitoches, Louisiana. Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sabine Parish Sheriff Patrol Deputy Jeriah Steinke stopped a vehicle on LA Highway 6 west of Many, Louisiana for speeding.
Deputy Steinke discovered a bag containing suspected methamphetamine under the passenger seat after a brief investigation.
The meth weighed approximately 1,031 grams or 2.27 pounds and had an estimated “street value” of $10,000, according to authorities.
Samuel was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Meth) and Speeding at the Sabine Parish Detention Center.
The 11th Judicial District Court has not yet set any bond.
Sheriff Mitchell and Chief Deputy Brad Walker praised Deputy Steinke and the Patrol Division for keeping such a large quantity of drugs out of our community.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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