CARENCRO, La. (KLFY) – An early morning traffic stop in Carencro led to an arrest on multiple drug charges.
According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, agents conducted a traffic stop and probable cause search early Thursday morning around 2:30 a.m. The vehicle traveling along I-49 near Carencro was searched and various illegal narcotics and a gun were seized.
One of the occupants was found to be in possession of approximately 148 grams of crystal meth, 158 grams of marijuana and a bottle of Promethazine. Paul Lastrapes, 32, was also in possession of a handgun, ammo, a digital scale and over $2,000. Lastrapes is a convicted felon.
Lastrapes was charged with the following:
- Possession with the intent to distribute (PWITD) schedule I controlled dangerous substances (CDS)
- PWITD schedule II CDS
- Possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS
- Possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of a legend drug and monies derived from transactions involving drug proceeds
Lastrapes was booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.