Narcotics arrests seem to be on a rise as Crowley Police continue to fight the illegal industry, which has invaded the city’s streets. Thus far during the month of October, Crowley Police agents have arrested 21 drug offenders on a variety of charges.

“Our officers are working hard to fight this illegal activity. We would like to see it move at a quicker pace, but we must make sold cases that can be prosecuted. Our Narcotics Unit as well as our Patrol officers, are fighting within the guidelines of the law to remove these criminals from our streets” stated Chief of Police K.P. Gibson.

The Crowley Police have made many narcotic related arrests as of late including several at this year’s International Rice Festival. He issued a statement Wednesday for Crowley residents.

“As always, we need as much help as we can get to fight the narcotics problems of our city. Information can be called into our Narcotics Division at 788-4138 or Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish at 789-TIPS (8477),” stated Chief Gibson.

Recent arrest include:William Perry, 43, Crowley: Possession of Schedule III Narcotics Nicholas Monceaux,30, Rayne: Possession of Schedule IV Narcotics Damen Bennette, 26, Crowley: Possession of Schedule II Narcotics Loretta Cormier, 34, Crowley: Possession of Schedule IV Narcotics Kisha Hayes, 30, Crowley: Possession of Schedule IV Narcotics

Debronche Jackson, 28, Crowley: Possession of Marijuana

Felix Pete, Jr., 60, Crowley: Possession of Marijuana

Ragen Hall, 19, Crowley: Possession of Marijuana

Thaddeus Mire, 31, Crowley: Possession of Schedule III & IV Narcotics

Alvin Dutruch, Bush, La, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule III Narcotics

Demetrius Charles, Crowley: Possession of Marijuana

Vickie Suire, 35, Crowley: Possession of Steroids

Chad Leger, 34, Crowley: Possession of Crack Cocaine & Possession of Schedule III Narcotics

John Abshire, Sr., 42, Crowley Possession of Cocaine & Schedule II Narcotics

Donovan Hollier, 24, Crowley: Possession with the intent to Distribute Schedule I & II Narcotics

Robin Davis, 29, Crowley: Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II & Possession of Schedule II & IV Narcotics

Nolan Coleman Sr., 46, Crowley: Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II & Possession of Schedule IV Narcotics

Aladd Prudhomme, 24, Crowley: Possession with the Intent to Distribute Valium & Possession of Oxycodone.

Seth Spell, 20, Jennings: Possession of Marijuana

Justin Rasberry, 29, Crowley: Possession of Schedule I Narcotics

Kenton Aycock, 31, Possession of Schedule IV Narcotics

The Crowley Police Narcotics Division is partially funded by grants provided through the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement.