TRAFFIC STOP – DRUG LAW VIOLATIONS
TRAFFIC STOP – DRUG LAW VIOLATIONS – CHRISTOPHER THERIOT
PIERRE PART – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Christopher Theriot, 60, of 1885 Levee Road, Belle River, LA, on felony drug charges arising from a traffic stop in Pierre Part early Tuesday afternoon.
A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle east bound on LA 70 and initiated a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, now identified as Christopher Theriot and engaged the driver into an officer / violator interview. During the interview, the deputy noted observations consistent with illegal drug activity and believed that further investigation was warranted.
The deputy requested and was granted consent to search the suspect vehicle. During that search, quantities of methamphetamine and marijuana were seized.
Christopher Theriot was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
*Possession of Methamphetamine
*Possession of Marijuana
*Illegal Window Tint
Christopher Theriot remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.
For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-7281.
