Abbeville man arrested after high-speed vehicle pursuit, faces multiple charges

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 29, a Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Task Force agent initiated a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet pickup truck on Old Kaplan Highway.
The vehicle was registered to a known and wanted felony narcotics suspect.
The driver, later confirmed as Cody Zenon, 43, of Abbeville, failed to comply and fled the scene. Zenon traveled eastbound on LA Highway 14 toward Kaplan, then proceeded northbound onto LA Highway 343, where he drove through a construction zone and struck the side mirror of another vehicle.
Zenon continued westbound on LA Highway 696 into Kaplan, then turned north onto LA Highway 13, where he ultimately abandoned the vehicle, causing it to crash into a ditch. During the pursuit, Zenon’s speed exceeded 95 miles per hour.
Zenon fled on foot but was apprehended without incident by Task Force Agents with the assistance of a Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputy.
A subsequent search of Zenon’s person and vehicle revealed approximately $3,680 in U.S. currency and multiple items consistent with narcotics distribution. Based on these findings, agents obtained a search warrant for Zenon’s residence, located at 516 Eraste Street in Abbeville.
Upon executing the warrant, investigators recovered a significant quantity of marijuana, several digital scales, various items of drug paraphernalia, broken suspected Oxycodone pills, and a stolen handgun reported out of Lafayette. Notably, Zenon’s residence is located
within 2,000 feet of a designated school zone.
As a result of the investigation, Zenon was booked into the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center and later released on an $81,000 bond. He faces the following charges:
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Warrant Arrest)
• Aggravated Flight from an Officer
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Marijuana)
• Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
• Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in the Presence of a Firearm
• Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in a Drug-Free Zone
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• Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm
• Possession of Schedule II (Oxycodone)
Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to the crash that occurred on LA Hwy 343 during the pursuit and charged Zenon with Hit and Run.
Sheriff Eddie Langlinais commends the Patrol, Criminal Investigations, and Civil Divisions of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana State Police who assisted in this pursuit for their actions which resulted in a safe and successful arrest. Your quick response, teamwork, and commitment to duty reflect the professionalism and dedication of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office.
He also reminds the citizens of Vermilion Parish that this is an ongoing investigation, and all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Information on how to anonymously report illegal activities can be found on our website at www.VermilionSheriff.gov. Click on Anonymous Tips and fill out the Crime Stoppers of Vermilion Tip Form to submit information. You can also report illegal activity anonymously by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at (337) 740-TIPS (8477) or by downloading and logging in to the P3 App where you can earn a cash reward. You can also download the “Vermilion Parish Sheriff LA” app from the App Store and Google Play. There you can tap the Crime Stoppers logo and submit your tip.