According to the Ville Platte Police Department:
Detectives and Officers with the Ville Platte Police Department executed a search warrant for a residence on West Oak Street. Upon arrival and search of the residence Officers and Detectives located marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Arrested was Ronnie Griffin 30, of 419 West Oak Street, Ville Platte. Griffin was charged with possession with intent to distribute schedule II, possession with intent to distribute CDS, illegal use of CDS in the presence of a juvenile, violation of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. Griffin was booked into the Ville Platte City Jail and later transported to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office jail on a $95,000.00 bond.
Chief Neal Lartigue reminds citizens that reporting illegal narcotics and other crimes will help remove offenders from the city’s streets. To report any type of illegal activity you are encouraged to call the Ville Platte Police Department at 363-1313. Your call will remain anonymous.