BELLE ROSE – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Ryan Kendell Bell, 31, of 328 Highway 998, Belle Rose, LA, on drug related charges following a traffic stop on LA 1 on Thursday afternoon.

A uniformed patrol officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and executed a traffic stop to investigate. The deputy was able to identify Ryan Bell as the driver. The deputy interviewed Bell and as a result of that interview, deputies searched Bell as well as his vehicle.

Deputies seized a quantity of Hydrocodone pills. Deputies also determined Bell to be driving on a suspended license.

Bell was placed under arrest, transported to the parish jail and booked on charges of:

*Possession of Hydrocodone with Intent to Distribute

*Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic

*Driving Under Suspension

*Resisting an Officer

Bell was incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Commander Lonny Cavalier at 985-369-7281.