Operation Fall Fest targets mid-level dealers

NAPOLEONVILLE — Numerous suspects throughout Assumption Parish were arrested following an in-depth, undercover probe called Operation Fall Fest that investigated mid-level drug violators, Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reported in a news release.
Deputies from the uniformed patrol section, Immigration Control Enforcement unit, and narcotics agents hit the streets in force and the following arrests were made:
—Dewayne Worley, 36, of La. 308 in Paincourtville, was arrested on a charge of distribution of cocaine. He was jailed with bond set at $50,000.
—Ricky Washington, 29, of Violet Street in Labadieville, was arrested on a charge of distribution of marijuana. He was jailed and released on a $25,000 bond.
—Kalyne Marie Francis, 31, of La. 1 in Napoleonville, was arrested on a charge of distribution of methamphetamine. She was jailed with bond set at $55,000.
—Nicole Marie Blanchard, 31, of Pierre Part, was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was jailed with bond set at $60,000.
—Lawrence Bertrand Dorsey, 35, of Alvin Street in Labadieville, was arrested on a charge of distribution of marijuana. He was jailed with bond set at $25,000.
—Bruce Jackson, 60, of Palm Lane in Labadieville, was arrested on a charge of distribution of cocaine. He was jailed with bond set at $55,000.
—Christopher Joseph Skidmore, 25, of Skidmore Street in Napoleonville, was arrested on charges of possession of Tylenol with codeine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was jailed with bond set at $30,000.
The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office is also seeking to arrest the following individuals relative to “Operation Fall Fest:”
—Jamor Jones, 35, of Jones Street in Napoleonville, is wanted on an indictment charging him with distribution of marijuana.
—Rubin Andrew, 43, of Bertrand Street in Napoleonville, is wanted on an indictment charging him with distribution of marijuana and distribution of methamphetamine.
—Jamal Starks, 22, of Violet Street in Labadieville, is wanted on an indictment charging him with distribution of marijuana.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these suspects are urged to contact the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-369-2912.
The Operation Fall Fest investigation is continuing.