Houma Man Arrested After Investigation Leads to Traffic Stop, Drug Seizure

HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — A Houma man was arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of fentanyl-laced heroin, drug paraphernalia and seven firearms.

According to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, Aaron Anthony Lampton, 43, was arrested as part of a joint investigation between the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Division and Louisiana State Police CID Region 2.

TPSO officials said Lampton’s arrest occurred during a traffic stop in June in the 100 block of Roy Street. During the stop, Lampton allegedly attempted to dispose of drugs and was taken into custody.

As the investigation continued following the traffic stop, deputies obtained a search warrant at Lampton’s residence, where TPSO detectives said they recovered firearms, drugs, drug paraphernalia and $3,000 in cash.

Lampton was arrested and faces the following charges:

• Possession with intent to distribute CDS I
• Illegal possession of a stolen firearm
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
• Obstruction of justice
• Drug transaction
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Insurance/security required
• Driving with a suspended license
• Additional drug-related arrest warrants

Lampton is being held at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex on $504,500 bail.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet said suspicious behavior and drug-related activity can be reported through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or online.

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