Corrections Deputy, Husband Accused of Making Crack in Louisiana

OPELOUSAS, La. - A St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office corrections deputy and her husband are facing multiple felony charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence of crack cocaine manufacturing during a narcotics investigation at their Sunset home.

The arrests have also led to the deputy's dismissal from the sheriff's office.

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St. Landry Parish Deputy And Husband Taken Into Custody

According to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office, 57-year-old Mary Clark and her husband, 47-year-old Brian Clark, were arrested following a narcotics investigation conducted by the department's Narcotics Unit.

Investigators say the search of the couple's residence uncovered suspected cocaine, hydrocodone pills, and equipment believed to have been used to manufacture crack cocaine.

From KLFY.com -

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said a search of the couple’s home on Duffy Avenue in Sunset found 27 Hydrocodone pills, crack cocaine manufacturing equipment which tested positive for cocaine, 14 Cyclobenzaprine tablets and 14 Methocarbamol tablets. The latter two are prescription muscle relaxants.

What Charges Are They Facing?

Authorities say both Mary and Brian Clark were booked on the following charges:

Manufacturing crack cocaine
Possession of cocaine
Possession with intent to distribute hydrocodone

During the investigation, deputies reportedly located suspected narcotics along with materials investigators believe were being used to manufacture crack cocaine.

In addition, Mary Clark faces an extra charge of malfeasance in office because she was employed as a corrections deputy with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office at the time of the investigation according to groundnews.com.

Corrections Deputy Fired Following Arrest

Sheriff Bobby Guidroz confirmed that Mary Clark's employment with the sheriff's office was terminated immediately following her arrest.

The sheriff's office has not said how long Clark had been employed with the agency or whether the investigation is connected to her position as a corrections deputy.

Investigation Remains Active

The sheriff's office has not announced whether additional arrests are expected, and investigators say the case remains under investigation.

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