Posted About Three Years Ago
On September 29, 2020 Officers with Turkey Creek Police Department conducted a traffic stop after observing a Gray Chevrolet truck traveling northbound at a speed faster than the posted speed limit. Contact was made with the driver, Donovan Soileau, age 22 of Eunice.
During the field interview with Soileau, Officers observed the smell of Marijuana emitting from the vehicle, at which time, the passenger, Justin Roy, age 19 of Eunice, admitted to being in possession of marijuana and a firearm. An additional passenger, Matthew Boone age 20 of Eunice, stated he was also in possession of a firearm. Boone was under the legal age to possess the firearm.
After a thorough search of the vehicle, one clear baggie and one a white baggie of green vegetable material presumed to be Marijuana was located in the back-passenger side of the truck, where Roy was seated. The illegal narcotics, and two handguns were confiscated and submitted into evidence.
The driver Donovan Soileau was issued a citation for speeding and released. Justin Roy was booked in Evangeline Parish jail for 1 Count of ILLEGAL CARRYING OF WEAPONS, 1 Count POSESSION OF MARIJUANA and 1 Count of VIOLATION OF CDS (Drug free Zone). Matthew Boone was booked in Evangeline Parish Jail for 1 Count of ILLEGAL CARRYING OF WEAPONS.
Turkey Creek Chief Shawn Eckhart would like to thank the public for their continued support and to report all suspicious activity. All callers will remain anonymous.