Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s SCAT Arrests Two Suspects on Drug Charges

On April 27, 2021 Ouachita Parish SCAT Deputies conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on I-20 in West Monroe.  During the stop, deputies discovered large amounts of Marijuana, Mushroom Chocolate, THC edibles and THC wax.  Paul Edward Valletta and Paul Nicholas Valletta were arrested and booked into OCC on 1 count of Possession of CDS I with Intent to Distribute (THC) and 1 count of Possession of CDS I with Intent to Distribute (Mushrooms) each.

Deputies seized approximately 654 lbs. of Marijuana, approximately 300 lbs. of suspected Mushroom Chocolate, approximately 900 lbs. of suspected THC edibles and approximately 20 lbs. of THC wax.

The investigation is continuing.