Arrests made stemming from 2024 Terrebonne Parish drug activity investigation
In August 2024, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division agents were alerted of alleged drug activity at a home in the 1300 block of Highway 55.
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Through an investigation, detectives identified 41-year-old Jesse Lablanc as the alleged dealer responsible for receiving large amounts of stolen items used as payment for the distributed narcotics.
On Jan. 27 a search warrant was conducted on the home where agents reportedly found:
Methamphetamine
Heroin
Marijuana
Prescription-based medication in multiple forms
Six firearms
Several items of drug paraphernalia linked to distribution activities
Close to $2,700 in cash
Deputies said Leblanc along with 43-year-old Shaun Pellegrin, 37-year-old Jenee Duplantis, and two other adult occupants were found inside and detained.
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Additionally, agents said they also found a stolen boat, motor and trailer on the property allegedly linked to a Lafourche Parish victim.
The property was returned to the rightful owner and agents continue to work to return other property found.
Leblanc was arrested and booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex on charges of:
Possession of heroin
Possession of marijuana
Possession of Methamphetamines
Possession of a Legend Drug without a prescription
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses
Illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of CDS
Possession of a firearm by Convicted Felon
Illegal Possession of stolen things
Pellegrin is jailed in Terrebonne Parish on charges of possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants unrelated to the investigation.
Duplantis is jailed in Terrebonne Parish on charges of:
Possession of heroin
Possession of a Legend Drug without a prescription
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses
Illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of CDS
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
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