By VICKIE JAMBON

Staff Reporter

HAHNVILLE – An investigation into the sale and distribution of steroids resulted in the recent arrests of five St. Charles Parish residents and the recovery of drugs and weapons worth $9,000, reported St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne.

“A tip was received that local residents were involved in the distribution of steroids. That tip led to an investigation,” said Public Information Officer Capt. Patrick Yoes.

Yoes said the investigation took place over the last few weeks and information is guarded because the investigation is ongoing.

Steroids are controlled dangerous substances, therefore all five individuals were charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances before being booked into the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.

Judge Emile St. Pierre set the bond on each alleged offender.

Arrested were the following:

€ Denny J. Deroche, 35, 124 Oak Lane, Luling, arrested at his home on Sept. 22 for possession of Sustanon 250, possession of Nandralone Deconate, possession of Cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm while in the possession of a controlled dangerous substance; posted $2,500 cash bond on Sept. 23.

€ Andrew Stolsek, 34, 414 Monsanto Ave, Luling, arrested at his home on Sept. 22 for possession with intent to distribute Deca-Durabolin, possession of Deca-Durabolin, possession with intent to distribute Sustanon 250, possession of Sustanon 250, possession with intent to distribute Oxybolone, possession with intent to distribute Anadrol, possession of Depo-Testosterone, possession of Enantal OV 250 Testosterone, possession of Clenbuterol, possession of Novadex and possession of a firearm will in possession of a controlled dangerous substance; posted $5,000 cash bond on Sept. 23.

€ Layman J. Barrios III, 25, 129 Barrios Lane, Des Allemands, arrested at his home on Sept. 23 for possession of Nandralone Deconate, possession of Testron QV 200, possession of Enantat QV 250, possession of Dianabol, possession of Anadrol and possession of drug paraphernalia; posted personal surety to family on Sept. 23.

€ Anthony Mitchell, 26, 305 River Oaks Drive, Destrehan, arrested at 1972 Ormand Blvd. on Sept. 24 for possession of Dianabol; posted $5,250 cash bond on Sept. 30.

€ Melissa Cullins Breaux, 28, 125 Ridge Road, Des Allemands, arrested at home on Sept. 27 for possession of a growth hormone and possession of drug paraphernalia; posted $3,600 cash bond on Sept. 28.