(JPSO Report) – A lengthy and comprehensive narcotics investigation by the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of Dewayne Woods (DOB 1/31/74) and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal narcotics, firearms, ammunition, and cash. Evidence recovered throughout the investigation indicates activity consistent with large-scale narcotics distribution.

“This appears to be the largest narcotics seizure of its kind in Jackson Parish history. We would like to recognize and thank the Jonesboro Police Department for their assistance and cooperation throughout the case. Their support played a vital role in the success of this investigation.” – Jackson Parish Sheriff Brent Barnett

During the execution of a search warrant, investigators recovered:
– 7.9 lbs of marijuana
– 2.2 lbs of synthetic marijuana
– 649 grams of crack cocaine
– 3.8 lbs of methamphetamine
-2.8 lbs of powder cocaine
– Over 3,000 Ecstasy (MDMA) pills
– Suboxone and M30-type pills
– Large quantities of unidentified pills and powder
– Multiple firearms and ammunition
-$13,510.00 in cash

Woods was booked on the following charges:
LA R.S. 40:979 — Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule II
Bond: $100,000
LA R.S. 14:95.1 — Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (3 counts)
Bond: $300,000
LA R.S. 14:95(E) — Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of CDS (3 counts)
Bond: $225,000
LA R.S. 40:967 — Possession With Intent to Distribute Oxycodone
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:969 — Possession With Intent to Distribute Xanax (Alprazolam)
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:969 — Prohibited Acts, Schedule IV w/ Intent to Distribute
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:966 — Possession With Intent to Distribute MDMA
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:966 — Possession With Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:967 — Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:967 — Possession With Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:966 — Possession With Intent to Distribute Synthetic Marijuana
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:967 — Possession With Intent to Distribute Hydrocodone
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:967 — Distribution / Manufacturing of Crack Cocaine
Bond: $75,000
LA R.S. 40:968 — Possession With Intent to Distribute Suboxone
Bond: $75,000
Total bond assessed to date: $1,675,000.

No further details will be released at this time as this remains an active investigation. Additional charges may be considered pending laboratory analysis of the unidentified substances. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.