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A wanted suspect was apprehended by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night and is being held on a $375,000 bond at the parish’s jail.
On May 10 at approximately 9:30 p.m., TPSO Narcotics Task Force officers were on patrol when they came in contact with Jakai Smith, 22, of 3721 Baker Drive, Houma – a known wanted suspect.
The agents were near the 300 block of Richmond Drive when they encountered Smith and Kerinesha Wiltz, 20, of 171 Senator Circle, Houma sitting in a vehicle.
Authorities said there was a strong odor or marijuana emitting from the vehicle.
The suspects were taken from the vehicle and detained as the investigation continued.
As officers searched the vehicle, they allegedly recovered marijuana, drug paraphernalia, Loratabs and a .45 caliber handgun.
Both suspects were arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, drug paraphernalia, possession of Loratab and possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with a firearm.
Smith was also charged on his outstanding warrants, which consisted of charges of aggravated second-degree battery, aggravated criminal damage to property and rioting. Those charges are in connection with a shooting, which occurred at Village East Park on March 25, and Smith is the sixth suspect arrested in that case, and the case remains under investigation.
Smith was also charged with failure to appear in court on a prior incident.
Wiltz is held on a $15,000 bond, and Smith is held on a $375,000 bond.
Smith was also charged with failure to appear in court. He remains in the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex on a $375,000.00 bond while Wiltz remain in jail on $15,000.00 bond.
