Vermilion Narcotics Task Force books man on numerous offenses

According to Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, on Jan. 2, 2025, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force executed an active Felony Narcotics Conspiracy arrest warrant and arrested Kelsey Braxton, 36, for narcotics related offenses within Vermilion Parish.
Agents continued the investigation involving Braxton while on scene at 321 Graceland Avenue and obtained additional probable cause to apply for several more search warrants for the residence as well as vehicles on the property.
Upon execution of search warrants for the residence on Graceland Avenue and multiple vehicles on the property, agents discovered a large amount of crack cocaine near a digital scale, a bottle of suspected steroids and assorted prescription medication. They also recovered a handgun and three magazines inside of the residence.
Upon search of Braxton’s vehicles, agents located, Adderall, MDMA which tested positive for Fentanyl, and a large amount of powder cocaine.
Braxton was placed under arrest for the following offenses:
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (MDMA)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Fentanyl)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Marijuana)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Cocaine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Crack Cocaine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule IV (Alprazolam)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Adderall)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule V (Promethazine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Oxycodone)
• Possession of Schedule V (Equipsoise)
• Possession of Legend Drug (Methocarbomol)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Felon in Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS
• Possession of CDS in the Presence of a Juvenile (x3)
• Possession of a CDS in a Drug Free Zone (SLCC - South Louisiana Community College)
Sheriff Langlinais would like to thank the Mayors, and their councils, of Abbeville, Gueydan, and Erath, along with their Chiefs of Police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force.
Sheriff Langlinais also applauds the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Task Force in fighting the war on illegal drugs.
He  encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at 337-740-4501 or E-mail the Task Force at taskforce@VermilionSheriff.gov and your e-mail will be held in the strictest of confidence and replied to in a timely manner. 
Sheriff Langlinais and the agents of the Task Force will continue their fight against narcotics dealers and traffickers inside of Vermilion Parish and will continue to network with other agencies in this fight. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
More information on reporting drug activities can be found on our website at www.VermilionSheriff.gov. Click on Anonymous Tips and fill out the Tip Form to submit information. 
You can also report narcotics activity anonymously by calling the CrimeStoppers tip line at (337) 740-TIPS (8477) or you can download and login to the P3 App where you can earn a cash reward.