Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Two Dry Prong Residents

GRANT PARISH, La. — A joint narcotics investigation conducted by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office and Rapides Area Drug Enforcement has resulted in the arrests of two Dry Prong residents on multiple drug-related charges.

According to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office, the investigation led to the arrests of 42-year-old James Transier and 38-year-old Tiffanie Byrd, both of Dry Prong.

James Transier, 42, of Dry Prong, was arrested on the following charges:

Possession of methamphetamine

Possession of steroids

Possession of Xanax

Possession of marijuana

Possession of drug paraphernalia

Tiffanie Byrd, 38, of Dry Prong, was arrested on the following charges:

Possession of Suboxone with intent to distribute

Possession of Xanax

Possession of methamphetamine

Possession of marijuana

Possession of drug paraphernalia

Illegal carrying of weapons with drugs

Outstanding warrant

The arrests were the result of a collaborative investigation between the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office and Rapides Area Drug Enforcement targeting suspected illegal narcotics activity.

Authorities did not release additional details regarding the circumstances of the investigation, the quantities of drugs involved, or the location where the arrests occurred.

Both individuals face multiple charges stemming from the investigation.

All individuals arrested are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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