Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Department

Narcotics Press Release

On August 27, 2024, Narcotic Agents were patrolling Onyx Road when they
observed a vehicle driving on Onyx Road and the driver was not wearing a
seatbelt.  Once the driver noticed law enforcement behind him, he began to
accelerate.  After a short pursuit, the driver exited the car at 4016 Johnson’s
Landing ran into a house, and would not answer to door or acknowledge law
enforcement.   The driver was identified by agents as Todd McDaniel.   Due to the
subject fleeing law enforcement seized the vehicle to be towed and an inventory
was conducted.  During the inventory of the vehicle, in the center console was a
clear plastic baggie containing .90 grams of Methamphetamine, as well as two
white color capsules/oblong pill imprint M365 identified as Acetaminophen and
Hydrocodone Bitartrate. Located in the ammunition box on the passenger seat
was a silver grinder/ container containing .81 grams of Marijuana. Located in a
Metal grinder within the vehicle was .47 grams of Marijuana. Located on the side
of the front driver's seat was 2.23 grams of Marijuana. Located in the front
passenger seat was a metal, Marijuana Grinder.

Quincy Todd McDaniel is charged with 40:967C Possession of Schedule II
Methamphetamine, 40:967C Possession of Schedule II Narcotics, 14:108.1 Flight
from an Officer.  An arrest warrant was obtained.