Alleged meth dealer and suspected accomplices arrested, says Lafourche Parish sheriff

LAFOURCHE PARISH, Louisiana — Four people were arrested in connection with a drug investigation by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. The arrests came after the sheriff’s office pursued a suspected local meth dealer, Sheriff Craig Webre said.

Mitchell Folse, 45, Walter Nelson III, 42, and Chad Brunet, 43, all of Lockport, were arrested last week on Thursday, July 11, along with Darby Smith Jr., 21, of Larose, after officers obtained arrest and search warrants for Folse’s home on Mar Drive.

Officers searched the home and said several people were inside, including Nelson, Smith and Brunet. They said Nelson and Smith tried to evade arrest by exiting the home through a window, but were quickly caught.

During the search, officers said they “found suspected methamphetamine.”

All four were taken to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux.

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• Folse was charged with three counts of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug use structure. His bail was set at $125,000.
• Smith had several warrants out for his arrest and was charged with four counts: violation of protective orders, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, theft of a weapon, simple burglary and contempt of court. He is also charged with resisting an officer and violating probation. “He is also being held on probation and conditional release in Louisiana.” His bail is set at $55,000.
• Nelson was arrested on two warrants for contempt of court and also charged with resisting arrest. His bail was set at $50,100.
• A warrant has been issued for Brunet’s arrest for contempt of court. His bail is set at $25,000.

LPSO said the investigation is ongoing and further arrests and charges are possible.

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