Louisiana Man Arrested After Authorities Reportedly Find Suspected Fentanyl, Crack, and Methamphetamine in the Presence of Juveniles

Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana - A Louisiana man has been arrested after authorities reportedly find suspected fentanyl, crack, and methamphetamine in the presence of juveniles.

The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office stated on March 14, 2023, that Detectives executed a search warrant at an address on West Nezpique Street in Jennings, Louisiana. When detectives arrived, they discovered Cornelius Beroid and two juveniles, aged 11 and 5, inside the residence.

A search of the residence was conducted, and Detectives reportedly discovered approximately 1.4 ounces of a pink powder substance suspected of being fentanyl, 8.3 grams of a white rock-like substance suspected of being crack cocaine, 12 grams of a crystal-like substance suspected of being methamphetamine, 1.1 grams of a green leafy substance suspected of being marijuana, and numerous items used in the weighing, packaging, and distribution of illegal narcotics suspected of being drug paraphernalia

Cornelius Lotherio Beroid, 42, of Jennings, Louisiana was booked in the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail on the charges of 3 counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS II, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Illegal Use of CDS in the Presence of Minors along with two outstanding warrants for Distribution of CDS II (Fentanyl).

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.