An investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office and Rapides Area Drug Enforcement resulted in the arrest of many individuals who were flying drones and dropping drugs, cell phones, and other stuff into the federal prison.
- Luis Alberto Aparcio-Portillo, 25 years old, of Houston, Texas, was arrested for Distribution of Marijuana, Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution, Criminal Conspiracy, Accessory After the Fact and Criminal Trespassing.
- Roberto Mendez, 26 years old, of Houston, Texas, was arrested for Distribution of Marijuana, Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution, Criminal Trespassing and Criminal Conspiracy.
- Amy Portillo, 18 years old, of Houston, Texas, was arrested for Distribution of Marijuana, Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution, Accessory After the Fact, Criminal Trespassing and Criminal Conspiracy.
- Edwin Portillo, 17 years old, of Houston Texas, was arrested for Distribution of Marijuana, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Trespassing and Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution.
- Laura Martinez, 35 years old, of Houston, Texas, was arrested for Principal to Distribution of Marijuana, Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution, Criminal Conspiracy and Criminal Trespassing.
Because Laura Martinez is in the country illegally, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also assisted in this investigation and is currently detaining her.
Nearly $12,000 was recovered, which is thought to be the proceeds from the unlawful distribution of narcotics in prison.
