Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged drug and weapon charges in Acadia Parish on April 12.
Agents cited Anthony Martin, 38, of Morse, and Raymond Daniel, 35, of Pasadena, Texas, for illegal carrying of a weapon. Martin was also arrested for Operating or Driving a vessel While Impaired (DWI), possession of cocaine, possession of a firearm while in possession of cocaine, operating a watercraft while under license revocation, intentional littering, failing to comply with personal flotation device (PFD) requirements, and failing to comply with boater education requirements. Daniel was also cited for possession of marijuana.
Agents were on patrol when they found Martin operating a 14-foot vessel with Daniel as a passenger. Agents made contact with the men and detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from Martin. Agents determined that Martin was impaired after conducting a field sobriety test.
Agents also found that Martin was in possession of cocaine and a concealed handgun. Agents then found Daniel in possession of marijuana and a concealed handgun. Agents also learned that Martin threw an empty beer bottle into the water.
Agents booked Martin into the Acadia Parish Jail.
Possession of cocaine carries up to a $5,000 fine and two years in jail. DWI on the water brings a $300 to $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail. Possession of marijuana carries up to a $500 fine and six months in jail. Illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of a firearm while in possession of cocaine brings up to a $500 fine and six months in jail for each offense. Intentional littering carries up to a $500 fine and eight hours of community service.
Operating a watercraft while under license revocation brings a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Failing to comply with PFD and boater education requirements carries up to a $50 fine for each offense.
Agents participating in the case are Sgt. Buddy Murray, Corporal Adriel Herrera and Senior Agent Jacob Cramer.
