An early morning drug raid by the Eunice Police Department and St. Landry Sheriff’s Department led to the arrest of 18 alleged drug dealers.

“Operation: Independence Day!” took place in the early hours July 3, as officers arrived at the homes of alleged dealers to serve arrest warrants.

All of the warrants stemmed from narcotics investigations by the Eunice PD Narcotics Division, police said, and all of the cases involved drug purchases by undercover operatives and were captured on video and audio devices as evidence, police said.

Those arrested were held over the Fourth of July holiday until they could be taken for lineup Thursday morning.

Eunice Police Chief Ronald Dies said he has zero tolerance for drug dealing, and that any complaints brought to the police department regarding drug activity will be investigated.

Those with information are urged to contact the police department at 457-2626.

Arrested are the following:

Jacob Favors, 23, 530 E. Maple Ave.; distribution of Schedule I drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (presently serving time in Eunice City Jail on other charges when booked).

Willis Jones, III, 24, 618 E. Main St., Ville Platte; distribution of Schedule I drugs, violation of Uniform CDS Law (presently serving time in Pine Prairie Prison on other charges when booked).

Shanelle Chapman, 27, 100 Crestview Loop, Apt. #118; distribution of Schedule IV drugs (Xanax), violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Tracy Hooker, 53, 140 Armide St.; possession of marijuana, distribution of legend narcotic (Butalbital), possession of legend narcotic (Metaxalone), violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Samarha Hooker, 22, 140 Armide St.; possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of legend narcotic (Butalbital), possession of legend narcotic (Metaxalone), violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Ashley Klumpp, 28, 821 S. Beulah St., Apt. #7C; possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Evelyn Roberts, 27, 231 Acadia St.; possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule III drugs (Lortab), violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Corey Roberts, 231 Acadia St.; possession of marijuana, possession of Schedule III drugs (Lortab), violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Deidra James, 26, 406 B Mayers St.; possession of Schedule IV drugs (Somas), possession of legend drugs, violation of Uniform CDS Law, illegal use of CDS in presence of persons under 17.

Dana Fontenot, 39, 406 B Mayers St.; possession of Schedule II CDS (cocaine), violation of Uniform CDS Law, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lionel Ned, Jr., 23, 433 St. Mary Rd., Apt. #2; distribution of marijuana, violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Lucas Credeur, 26, 239 Soileau Rd.; distribution of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of Uniform CDS Law, illegal carrying of weapons in presence of CDS.

Devin Johnson, 26, 1430 Anne St.; distribution of Schedule II CDS (cocaine), possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of Uniform CDS Law, manufacture of crack cocaine.

Howard Zeno, 58, 500 Sharon St.; distribution of Schedule III drugs (Lortab), violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Troy Mott, 46, 241 Camilia St.; distribution of Schedule II drugs (cocaine), distribution of drug parahernalia, violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Carl Vigers, 29, 800 N. 3rd St.; distribution of Schedule II drugs (cocaine), violation of Uniform CDS Law.

Brady Thibodeaux, 27, 1361 Williams Ave.; possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of Uniform CDS Law, possession of legend drugs.

James Price, III, 18, 100 Frugé St.; distribution of marijuana, distribution of drug paraphernalia, violation of Uniform CDS Law.