Desk of:

Detective Laura Guise, Public Integrity Officer

ThibodauxPolice Department

1309 Canal Boulevard

Thibodaux, La. 70301

 Phone #(985) 446-5021

Fax # (985)446-7214

March 28, 2006

“Drug Arrest”

     After the Bureau of NarcoticsDivision of the Thibodaux Police Department received information of illegaldrug activity occurring at 1828 Badt Avenue Apartment “D” in Thibodaux, an undercover operation wasinitiated.  On Monday, March 27, 2006, the Bureau of Narcotics arrived atthe above address and made contact with Michael Stafford Jr. (20 year old, B/M of 1937 Pailet Streetin Harvey, La.). Stafford cooperated with the Detectives inallowing them consent to search.  The search was successful in thatmarijuana along with drug paraphernalia were confiscated inside theresidence.  Stafford was placed underarrest and charged with (1ct) Possession of Marijuana and (1ct) Possession ofDrug Paraphernalia.  Stafford was issueda misdemeanor summons with a pending court date.

     The Thibodaux Police Department askthat anyone having information concerning illegal drug activity to call, (985)446-3673(DOPE).  Remember, you can remain anonymous.

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                                                     Detective Laura Guise     

ChiefMelancon states, "This is a great example of how information relayedto us from members of the community can assist us in making cases against thosewho use, and distribute illegal narcotics."  The ThibodauxPolice Department respectfully asks that members of the community pass onany information they may have, however so slight, so that we can continue toaddress such violations.  The information can be confidential andultimately have a great impact on our overall efforts to combat illegalnarcotics."