The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of two individuals following a traffic stop that led to the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected narcotics early Thursday morning.

According to Sheriff Aaron Mitchell, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Thursday, May 7, 2026, after a vehicle was observed committing a traffic violation on LA Highway 120 at Highway 175 in Belmont.

During the stop, further investigation by the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Tactical Narcotics Team led to the discovery of approximately one-half pound of suspected methamphetamine, along with suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

Authorities identified the driver as Deborah Martinez Sepulvado, 44, of Zwolle. Sepulvado was booked into the Sabine Parish Women’s Jail on the following charges:

Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance

(Methamphetamine)

Operating a Motor Vehicle While License Suspended

Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic

Jennifer Ryanne Loe, 42, of Many, was also arrested and booked into the Sabine Parish Women’s Jail on charges including:

Principal to Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance

(Methamphetamine)

Possession of Marijuana

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Officials stated that no bond had been set at the time of the announcement.

Sheriff Mitchell noted that the arrest reflects continued efforts by the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office and Tactical Narcotics Team to target illegal drug activity throughout the parish.

Law enforcement officials remind the public that all charges are allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.