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Stolen Cell Phone Leads to Narcotics Arrest in Winn Parish

/ wpjreporter

The Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office recently received a report of a stolen iPhone. Deputies tracked the device to a residence located at 1102 Nugent Street. Investigators obtained a search warrant for the home, and the warrant was executed by deputies from the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Winnfield City Police Department.

Upon entering the residence, two individuals, Darrius Ard and Shamyrra Bouie, were detained. Ard was found to have an outstanding warrant through the Winnfield Police Department and was taken into custody and booked into the Winnfield Jail.

During the initial search, investigators observed narcotics in plain view. The scene was secured, and a second search warrant was obtained specifically for narcotics-related evidence. During the follow-up search, authorities discovered:

  • Fentanyl
  • Methamphetamine
  • Marijuana
  • Various prescription pills (Schedule III and V)
  • Drug paraphernalia (pipes)
  • An iPhone matching the one reported stolen
Shamyrra Bouie was arrested and charged with the following offenses:
  1. Possession of Schedule I
  2. Possession of Schedule II (2 counts)
  3. Possession of Schedule V
  4. Possession of Schedule III with Intent to Distribute
  5. Possession of a Legend Drug
  6. Prohibited Acts (drug-related)
Bouie was transported and booked into the Winn Parish Detention Center.
 
Warrants have also been obtained by the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office for Darrius Ard for the following charges:
  1. Possession of Schedule I
  2. Possession of Schedule II (2 counts)
  3. Possession of Schedule III
  4. Possession of Schedule V
  5. Possession of a Legend Drug
  6. Prohibited Acts
He is currently being held at Winnfield City Jail on outstanding warrants.
 
Winn Parish Sheriff Josh McAllister commended the collaborative effort between his deputies and the Winnfield City Police, stating: We are proud of the partnership we have with the Winnfield City Police Department. The cooperation displayed between the two agencies ensure Winn Parish is a safer place to live and raise our families.
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