Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports the arrest of Shemar Juan Hicks (age-25) of Many during a traffic stop yesterday afternoon, July 24, 2023. Sabine Parish Sheriff T.N.T. K-9 Sgt Nick Sandel and Agent Jeriah Steinke were monitoring traffic on LA Highway 6 east of Many. Agent Steinke stopped the vehicle Hicks was driving for several traffic violations. Hicks seemed extremely nervous, and consent was given to search the car. A young adult female was a front passenger, and a small child was lying in the backseat unrestrained. Agent Steinke located and seized over 4 ounces of suspected methamphetamine and 36 grams of synthetic marijuana hidden inside the vehicle. A family member picked up the female and small child. Hicks was booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center for:
- Possession with intent to distribute schedule II (Meth),
- Possession with intent to distribute schedule I (Synthetic Cannabinoids),
- Illegal use of CDS in the presence of persons under 17 years of age,
- Cruelty to juveniles,
- No child passenger restraint system,
- No proof of insurance,
- Expired MVI,
- Driver must be licensed,
- No rear view mirror,
- Vehicles without required equipment or in unsafe condition.
No bond has been set at this time.