On January 9 corrections officers at the Winn Parish Detention Center intercepted a “care package” intended for an inmate, which contained illegal narcotics and other contraband. The package, delivered by an unidentified male, was handed directly to a corrections officer at the facility’s front office.

Upon conducting a thorough search of the package, officers discovered toothpaste, bar soap, 29 assorted pills, a clear plastic baggie containing suspected methamphetamine, and another baggie with suspected marijuana. Investigators from the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office were immediately called to the scene.

After reviewing security footage, investigators identified the suspect as Xavion Joe of Winnfield. The evidence was sent to the North Louisiana Crime Lab, where analysis confirmed the presence of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Anilo-phenethyl, a controlled animal tranquilizer.

A warrant was issued for Joe’s arrest on charges of Introduction of Contraband Into a Penal Facility.

On February 6 Winn Parish deputies arrested Joe on the outstanding warrant. During the arrest, deputies discovered 17 grams of suspected synthetic marijuana in his jacket pocket. As a result, an additional charge of Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substances was filed. The newly discovered substances have also been sent to the crime lab for further analysis.

Sheriff Josh McAllister commended the corrections officers for their vigilance and dedication to keeping illegal substances out of the facility.  “Their efforts are crucial in maintaining a safe environment.”  He also reminded the public that “All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”