Thursday, May 6, 2021, DeRidder Police Department responded to a disturbance call in the area of North Texas Street. Tristan Jamel Lamons, 34, was arrested for Simple Battery.
Upon arrival at the Beauregard Parish Jail, Officers located marijuana that Lamons had attempted to dispose of in the patrol unit. During booking, deputies located marijuana and methamphetamines concealed on his person. The Beauregard/DeRidder Narcotics Task Force was notified and a search warrant was obtained for his residence and his vehicle. During the search, detectives located a large amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Lemans was arrested for Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility, Possession of Schedule II CDS with intent to distribute, Possession of Schedule I (marijuana) and Drug Paraphernalia.