The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted an undercover operation in Eunice on Feb. 19 relative to the illegal sales and distribution of narcotics on a known drug dealer in the Eunice area.
According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, “The operation culminated in the arrest of Dustin B. Johnson, also known as “Goldmouth.” Johnson’s address was given as 110 East Ardoin Street, in Eunice. Detectives executed a search warrant at the home of Johnson and recovered ‘multiple’ cell phones during the search
“Johnson was taken to away be interviewed and debriefed by St. Landry Parish Narcotics Detectives. Johnson gave narcotics detectives information during the interview regarding a St. Landry Parish Detective being on his payroll for $500 per month for information.
“Johnson identified the detective as Billy McCauley. Additionally, Johnson stated he was selling illegal narcotics to Billy McCauley’s wife. Johnson indicated that if the cell phones seized were analyzed, officers would find his claims to be true. Johnson also said he was paying an unknown Eunice Police officer as well for information.
“A search warrant was obtained on the phones seized at Johnson’s residence. The phones were analyzed by the St. Landry Parish Information Technology Unit for evidence. Once the phones were analyzed and evidence was gathered McCauley was placed on unpaid leave pending the criminal investigation.
“No criminal charges were filed due to Johnson refusing to further cooperate in the criminal investigation.
“On April 3, William Davis McCauley, aka Billy McCauley, was terminated by Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz for “Conduct Unbecoming” a police officer.”