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Traffic stop leads to narcotics arrest in Opelousas
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)-- An Opelousas man was arrested on drug charges after the St. Landry Police Department received an anonymous tip on Tuesday, authorities said.
Cody Pickney, 44, of Opelousas, is charged with driving with an expired license plate, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Narcotics detectives conducted surveillance of Pickney's residence and later observed him leaving, officials said. Detectives stopped Pickney for an expired license plate, and also discovered that Pickney's driver’s license was suspended.
A search of Pickney's vehicle found no drugs, but detectives said they discovered Pickney had discarded a plastic bag containing suspected crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine and cocaine.
Pickney was arrested and taken to the St. Landry Parish Jail. His bond is set at $75,250.
Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Hotline at 337-948-0970 or 948-1030.