PINE PRAIRIE, La. — A correctional officer has been arrested on multiple drug charges, according to a spokesperson for the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office (EPSO).
The Warden of the Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center notified the EPSO about an officer identified as John Dix, 35, who was found with narcotics while on duty. During a pat search, agents discovered a small plastic container with nine MDMA pills, another small plastic container with five round white pills, a large baggie containing 7.25 grams of methamphetamine, and a glass meth pipe.
Dix was booked in the parish jail on the following charges:
- 1 count of 40:967A (Methamphetamine) Distribution/Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS)
- 1 count of 40:968C (Suboxone) Possession of Schedule III CDS
- 1 count of 40:966A (MDMA) Distribution/Possession with Intent to Distribute
- 1 count of 14:402 Contraband, Defined as Taking to and From a Penal Institution
The EPSO also reported that when Dix's vehicle was searched, a black hooded jacket and green gloves were found, which resembled the clothing worn by a person who burglarized Fuselier's Pharmacy on January 20, 2025.
1 Count of 40:966A (MDMA) Distribution/Possession with Intent to Distribute
1 Count of 14:402 Contraband Defined as, Taking to and From Penal Institution
The EPSO added that when Dix's vehicle was searched, a black jacket with a hood and green gloves were found, which resembled the clothing worn by the person who burglarized Fuselier's Pharmacy on January 20, 2025.
