School Counselor Busted for Drugs

(Lafayette, Louisiana) A 40-year-old counselor with Lafayette Parish schools, Leah Arceneaux, was arrested yesterday after narcotics task force agents found drugs in her apartment. Agents conducted a search after receiving a tip.

Arceneaux faces charges of possession with intent to distribute Lortab; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession of a controlled dangerous substance; possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to Lafayette Metro Narcotics Task Force Capt. John Babin, Arceneaux's roommate was not arrested.

“All the drugs were found in the room which belonged to Ms. Arceneaux and she actually took responsibility for everything,” Babin said.

Arceneaux was booked into custody at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center and later released on $45,500 bond.