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VIDEO: Three arrested in Lafayette drug bust, another still at large, police say
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Three people were arrested and another escaped capture in a drug bust in north Lafayette, authorities said.
The Lafayette Police Tactical Narcotics Team conducted a traffic stop Just after 11:30 p.m. Thursday in the 3800 block of Moss Street.
During the stop, four individuals were inside the vehicle. While three remained on the scene, one suspect ran off and has not yet been apprehended, police said.
As a result of the traffic stop, officers seized the following:
- 40.4 grams of marijuana (DEA street value: $808)
- 440 mL of Promethazine Hydrochloride (DEA street value: $8,800)
- One AM-15 Rifle
Ariyon Deontae Keal, 19, of Lafayette, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm in the presence of drugs, possession with intent to distribute Promethazine, illegal window tint, driving without a driver's license, improper display of license plate and an outstanding Lafayette City warrant. His bond is set at $11,255.
Darien Deon Mitchell, 27, of New Iberia, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm in the presence of drugs, possession with intent to distribute Promethazine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and an outstanding Lafayette City warrant. His bond is set at $10,490.
Ashlee Miller Jr., 23, of New Iberia, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm in the presence of drugs and possession with intent to distribute Promethazine. His bond was set at $10,000.
Promethazine is an antihistamine used to treat allergies, insomnia and nausea. The recreational drug lean, also known as purple drank among other names, often contains a combination of promethazine with a codeine-containing cold medication.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip through the LPD App, the P3 TIPS Mobile App, or by dialing TIPS (8477) on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous.