Suspected drug dealer arrested after high-speed chase in Vermilion Parish

ABBEVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — A high-speed chase in Vermilion Parish led to the arrest of a man wanted on drug charges.

Cody Zenon, 43, of Abbeville, is charged with possession with intent to distribute Schedule I (Warrant Arrest), aggravated flight from an officer, possession with intent to distribute Schedule I (Marijuana), transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a firearm, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a drug-free zone. He was released after posting an $81,000 bond.

Sheriff Eddie Langlinais said the high-speed pursuit began when Zenon failed to pull over for a traffic stop on Old Kaplan Highway on Monday, September 29, around 2:45 p.m…

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