St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics team scores nearly one kilo of meth after detectives were conducting a criminal patrol in the Washington area.
Bailey Jordan, 28, of Pineville was arrested on charges of driving under suspension, improper lane usage, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II, crystal methamphetamine and Latasha Sue Donaldson, 43, of Alexandria, was charged with possession with intent to distribute Schedule II methamphetamine.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz stated, “On Sept. 5, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives were conducting criminal patrol in the 3000 block of Grand Prairie Highway in the Washington area. A tan Toyota Rav-4 was seen driving westbound crossing the center line.
“A traffic stop was performed and the driver identified as Bailey Jordan was found to be driving with a suspended driver’s license. Jordan was arrested and the vehicle searched for inventory purposes prior to being towed. The search netted nearly one kilogram (approximately two pounds) of methamphetamine. The front seat passenger, identified as Latasha Sue Donaldson, was also arrested in this case.”
Sheriff Guidroz concludes, “Here we have two people from outside St. Landry Parish, allegedly travelling through with a large quantity of illegal drugs. Near or far, any attempt at trafficking narcotics in St. Landry Parish will be met with the swift enforcement of the law.”
Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-948-6516.
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.
