Berwick police said they seized THC and tobacco vape products and U.S. currency Thursday while searching a Cantrell Road home, Four people were arrested, including a 14-year-old.
Berwick Police Department Photo
Four arrested in Berwick as police investigate THC vape sales
(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)
An investigation into the illegal sale of tobacco and THC vape products to young people led to the arrest of four people Thursday in Berwick, including a 14-year-old, police said.
Arrested Thursday, said Berwick Police Chief David S. Leonard:
—Juvenile, 14, was arrested at 5:16 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of tobacco products by a person under 21.
—Trevor Daigle, 21, Tower Tank Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:16 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of THC, violation of controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone) and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.
—Tristian Rentrop, 19, Cantrell Drive, Berwick, was arrested at 5:16 p.m. Thursday on charges of operating a clandestine lab, possession with intent to distribute THC vapes, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor, violation of controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone), contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, possession of THC wax and possession of tobacco products by a person under 21.
—Chase Scully, 21, Fourth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 5:16 p.m. Thursday on charges of operating a clandestine lab, possession with intent to distribute THC vapes, possession of psilocybin mushrooms, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor, violation of controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone), contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, transactions involving drug proceeds and distribution of THC.
About 3 p.m. Thursday, officers with the Berwick Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Cantrell Drive in an ongoing narcotics investigation. This particular residence has also been the subject of numerous complaints from the public regarding the illegal sale of nicotine vape products as well as THC infused vape products to juveniles, the Police Department said.
During the execution of the search warrant, officers came into contact with a juvenile, Daigle, Rentrop and Scully. Through the investigation, officers located several precursors used in the manufacturing of THC products, along with THC vape pens, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, THC wax, items of drug paraphernalia, a large amount of U.S. currency, and a large amount of nicotine vape products, police said.
THC is the active component in marijuana.
It was learned that the THC vapes and nicotine vape products were destined to be distributed, the Police Department said.
The residence in which the incident took place is within 2,000 feet of several posted drug-free zones in the area.
The juvenile was released to his guardian pending juvenile court proceedings, and Daigle was released on summons to appear in court. Scully and Rentrop remain incarcerated pending a bond hearing.
--Rodrigo Guzman, 38, Fulton Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 10:55 a.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
About 10:40 a.m. Thursday, officers in the area of U.S. 90 East observed a stalled vehicle. Officers stopped to check on the driver and made contact with Guzman.
While speaking with Guzman, he was found to be in possession of items of drug paraphernalia. Guzman was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.
—Conner Terrebonne, 19, Todd Street, Berwick, was arrested at 1:46 p.m. Thursday on charges of modified exhaust and possession of THC.
—Brei Lynch, 22, Second Street, Berwick, was arrested at 1:46 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of THC.
About 1:20 p.m. Thursday, officers in the area of La. 182 observed a vehicle with a modified exhaust system. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle, and officers made contact with Terrebonne and Lynch.
During the course of the stop, consent was granted to search the vehicle, at which time THC items were located belonging to Terrebonne and Lynch. Both were placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.