Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reported the arrest of Ricardo Cirderrick Newton, 36 of Many, on May 2.

The Sabine Parish Sheriff Tactical Narcotics Team has recently been investigating the illegal narcotic sales activity of Newton. T.N.T. Agents were able to obtain warrants for his arrest. Newton was located this morning and taken into custody by T.N.T. Agents. Newton is on parole for prior drug charges.

Louisiana State Probation and Parole Agents performed a residence check at Newton’s home on Aldredge Circle in Many. P&P Agents located and seized approximately 3 ounces of suspected methamphetamine, 5 grams of crack cocaine, and a loaded 9mm pistol.

Newton was booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center for:
-Possession with intent to distribute schedule II (Meth),
-Possession with intent to distribute schedule II (Crack Cocaine),
-Possession of a firearm in presence of CDS,
-Possession of firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies,

Warrant for:
-4-counts of Distribution of schedule II (Meth),
-Distribution of schedule II (Crack Cocaine).

No bonds have been set at this time.