Vermilion/Municipal Task Force arrests six on drug charges

According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon and Chief Tony Hardy, the Vermilion / Municipal task force recently made following arrests for drug related offenses due to undercover operations conducted within the parish.
- Jabian August (dob 6-2-90) of Milton, arrested and charged with possession with the intent to distribute a schedule I, II, and III narcotic, and transactions involving drug proceeds.
- Kiangelo Levine (dob 9-19-90) of Abbeville, arrested and charged with FTA for felony revocation for attempted possession with the intent to distribute Crack Cocaine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of MDMA (Ecstasy) possession of Lortab, possession with the intent to distribute Clonazepam, possession of prescription narcotics without a prescription, and transactions involving drug proceeds.
- Tre Amos (dob 10-29-92) of Abbeville, arrested and charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, and transactions involving drug proceeds.
- Kelvin Madison (dob 12-5-87) of Rayne, arrested and charged with possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, marijuana, and Xanex, and possession of marijuana.
- Kandas Bertrand (dob 12-28-87) of Gueydan, arrested and charged with possession of Methamphetamine
- Sarah Bertrand (dob 1-27-93) of Gueydan, arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sheriff Mike Couvillon would like to thank Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza and the city council, along with Chief Tony Hardy for their effort in assisting with Task Force personnel. “I realize times are financially tough all over, but the Mayor and Chief of this city are committed to finding the funds to help the Task Force combat the illicit drugs problem that ruins our communities. The people of Vermilion and our children are the benefactors of these city leaders’ great efforts. It is my hope that in the near future other towns and cities in the parish of Vermilion will be able to assist in the continuing fight against illicit drugs.”