Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents arrested a man suspected of selling drugs in the Lockport area. Zavier Triplett, 26, faces multiple charges following the investigation.

Narcotics agents had opened an investigation into Zavier Triplett and the sale of narcotics in the Lockport area. Triplett also had an outstanding warrant for the Town of Lockport. On November 7, 2024, narcotics agents conducted a traffic stop on Triplett’s vehicle. A K-9 unit at the scene alerted to the possible presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. During a subsequent search, agents found suspected heroin and fentanyl inside the vehicle, and Triplett also had possession of additional amounts on his person. In all, agents recovered over 15 grams of heroin and more than 7 grams of fentanyl. The street value of the narcotics recovered is approximately $2,230, and the amount of fentanyl is equal to multiple lethal doses. Agents also discovered a blender and powdered fiber, commonly used in combination with fentanyl and heroin to give a false appearance of larger quantities.

Triplett was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on the outstanding warrant. He was additionally charged with the operation/creation of a clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, and improper lane usage. Bail is set at $111,200.

The public is reminded to report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Information can be reported directly to the Narcotics Section commander, Lieutenant Adam Dufrene, at (985) 532-4365 or adam-dufrene@lpso.net. Information can also be reported anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433, at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips mobile app.