Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced four people were arrested after narcotics agents conducted a search at a Bayou Blue residence. Agents arrested William Ammons, 64, and Melissa Belanger, 57, as well as Eric Henn, 45, and Sacha Benoit, 40. All four are from Bayou Blue.
As part of an ongoing investigation, narcotics agents executed a search warrant at 179 Louise Lane in Bayou Blue. Upon arrival, agents encountered the four suspects and they were detained. During a search of the residence, agents located various suspected narcotics including methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, Xanax, Klonopin, and Suboxone. Agents also located various drug paraphernalia including digital scales, baggies, syringes, and a smoking pipe.
After determining ownership of the items, all four subjects were arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. Ammons was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, as well as Possession of Xanax, Klonopin, and Drug Paraphernalia. Ammons’ bond is set at $30,500. Belanger was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, Suboxone, and Drug Paraphernalia, and her bond is set at $21,000. Henn was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Heroin, and his bond is set at $20,500. Benoit was charged with Possession of Heroin, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia, and she was also booked with outstanding warrants for Distribution of Heroin, Distribution of Methamphetamine, and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things. Benoit’s bond is set at $61,000.