On September 19, 2018, the Tri-Parish Task Force, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations Unit and D.E.A. out of Shreveport, LA made arrests that ended a lengthy investigation in DeSoto Parish. 

 

 

 

 

 

The investigation led to a search warrant at a home on Percheron Drive in Grand Cane, LA.  During the search, agents were able to locate an extensive lab for manufacturing steroids and pills complete with the necessary equipment for mass production. 

 

 

 

 

A pill press was located along with many packages and containers sealed and ready for distribution.  Overall, this investigation ended an elaborate operation that was making and distributing large quantities of liquid steroids and various types of pills in our area and abroad. 

 

 

 

 

Suspects at the address were identified as Kyle Ross Roop (W/M - DOB: 07/29/1987) and Erica Butler Roop (W/F - DOB: 03/15/1987) both of Grand Cane, LA.  Both were explained their Miranda Rights and were arrested on the following charges:

 

 

 

 

 

Erica Butler Roop was charged with:

 

Possession of Schedule I

 

Possession of Schedule III with Intent to Distribute

 

Creation or Operation of Clandestine Laboratory

 

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

 

 

 

The charges involving Kyle Ross Roop are currently pending at this time.