Louisiana man found guilty of selling drugs including meth, pot, fentanyl in Livingston Parish
LIVINGSTON, La. (BRPROUD) – A Louisiana man was found guilty after an investigation into “one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Livingston Parish history,” according to the 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux.
Devonte Skinner, 32, of Tickfaw, was convicted of possession of with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
The investigation happened one year ago. Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office received a tip that Skinner might be selling narcotics.
LPSO said, “After surveilling the residence and observing narcotics activity, detectives executed a search warrant and were able to seize over two pounds of powdered fentanyl, more than 3,700 pressed fentanyl pills, approximately 70 grams of methamphetamine, as well as packaging materials, digital scales and cash.”
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A search of Skinner’s vehicle also uncovered more than four pounds of vacuum-packaged marijuana, LPSO said.
When Skinner was arrested, “it was the largest fentanyl seizure in Livingston Parish,” Perrilloux said.
A verdict was reached in less than 30 minutes.
“This was great work on the part of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, and there can be little doubt that their efforts in keeping those drugs from hitting the streets resulted in lives being saved,” Perrilloux said.
Skinner remains in the Livingston Parish Jail, and no bond has been set.
Perrilloux said Skinner will be sentenced on Wednesday, May 22.
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