The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division arrested nine people Tuesday, June 20, 2017 after detectives seized marijuana, ecstasy, and cocaine and a stolen firearm at a Reserve residence.
On June 20, 2017, about 8 p.m., detectives executed a search warrant of a residence in the 100 block of Ellen Street in reference to a narcotics investigation. The investigation began in January after the SJSO received several anonymous complaints of drug activity taking place at the residence. Further investigation revealed that the residence had a makeshift recording studio in the garage behind the house that was being operated by suspects of the investigation.
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During the course of the investigation, detectives learned the identities of several main suspects who controlled the residence and makeshift studio. These individuals used the location as a drug distribution area and were known to carry firearms.
While conducting surveillance on June 20, 2017, detectives decided to execute the search warrant. During the search, detectives arrested nine people and recovered three handguns, one of which was stolen, two rifles, ecstasy, marijuana, crack cocaine, and powder cocaine. The suspects also had more than $1,000 cash in their possession.
Four people arrested are convicted felons with lengthy arrest histories. Also at the residence, detective rescued four dogs that were in poor health and needed treatment.
The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are possible.
Those arrested and their charges are:
 Kody Duhe |
 Davin James |
 Deiontae Johnson |
 Devonte Johnson |
 Trevin Johnson |
 Kenneth McKinney |
 Juan Parrilla |
 Quintrell Preston |
 Donshall Schnyder |
Kody Duhe, 25, of Garyville. Charges: Possession of firearm/carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon (felony); illegal possession of a stolen firearm; obstruction of justice – tampering with evidence (felony); possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd); and resisting an officer (Misd). Duhe remains in custody in lieu of a $34,500 bond.
Davin James, 26, of Garyville. Charges: Possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana. James is being held in custody in lieu of a $20,000 bond.
Deiontae Johnson, 23, of Garyville. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd); and illegal possession of stolen firearm. He was released from custody June 21, 2017 on an $11,500 bond.
Devonte Johnson, 24, of Garyville. Charges: Possession of cocaine less than 28 grams (felony); possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine (felony); illegal carrying of weapon with a controlled dangerous substance; possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd); possession of firearm/carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon (felony); possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia 1st offense (Misd); and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. He is being held in custody in lieu of a $98,000 bond.
Trevin Johnson, 28, of Garyville. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd); possession of firearm/carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon (felony); and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. He was released from custody June 21, 2017 on a $31,500 bond.
Kenneth McKinney, 23, of LaPlace. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd); and illegal possession of stolen firearm. He was released from custody June 21, 2017 on an $11,500 bond.
Juan Parrilla, 25, of Reserve. Charges: Possession of firearm/carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon (felony; possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd); obstruction of justice – tampering with evidence (felony); possession of MDMA (felony); and illegal possession of stolen firearm. He was released from custody June 21, 2017 on a $38,000 bond.
Quintrell Preston, 27, of Reserve. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd); and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. Preston is being held in custody in lieu of an $11,500 bond.
Donshall Schnyder, 23, of Reserve. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd); and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. Schnyder was released from custody June 21, 2017 on an $11,500 bond.