RPSO makes drug arrest

The Richland Parish Sheriff Office conducted a traffic stop at 4 a.m. May 11 on LA Hwy 583 (Bee Bayou) for improper lane use. Deputies became suspicious of the driver due to his behavior and were able to obtain consent to search the vehicle. Upon searching the deputies found seven baggies of suspected marijuana, and 10 suspected ecstasy pills. The driver, Antoine Lashay Johnson, 42, of Monroe, was charged with improper lane usage, no insurance, open container, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute ecstasy. Johnson was booked into the Richland Parish Detention Center with a $67,000 bond.