Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “On February 24, 2025, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives conducted a narcotics operation at Go-Bears Southern Eatery, 1676 I-49 Service Road, Grand Coteau, LA. The detectives had information that Jarvonte Vondell Francis, AKA “Donkey”, was making a large delivery of Fentanyl to the location. After establishing surveillance, a white 4-door Jeep arrived with Francis as the passenger and a female driver, later identified as Shamitha Hulbert.” Sheriff Guidroz continues, “The officers conducted a traffic stop and subsequently found four ounces of suspected Fentanyl with a street value of $46,000.00, a Glock 9mm pistol and $3,820.00 in U.S. Currency in Francis’ possession.” Sheriff Guidroz also states, “Detective learned of a “stash house” located at 301 Birch Drive Apt. 116 in Lafayette, LA. With the assistance of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was obtained and the following items found:
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4 ounces of Fentanyl with a street value of $64,000.00
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One Browning Buck Mark .22 caliber pistol
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One Diamondback AR-15 style pistol w/30 round magazine