(KPEL News) – St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says that a tip to Crime Stoppers led to a lengthy investigation and ultimately two arrests.
He says the tip was received months ago, and an investigation began into activities at 101 Zinfandel Drive after agents observed frequent comings and goings at the address.
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Guidroz says at least one person was seen outside of the home with illegal drugs.
Eventually, deputies entered the home to investigate after obtaining a search warrant. One of the people arrested was 25-year-old Bryson Obrian Mallet. He was arrested on the following charges:
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Hydrocodone)
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of Schedule V (Codeine with Promethazine)
- Possession of Schedule IV (Alprazolam)
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Guidroz says that while the home was being searched, another person, Phillip Paul Kennerson, ran into the home and eventually fled. As the search for this man continued, he was found hiding…