IBERIA PARISH — A traffic stop conducted by deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a passenger on drug, firearm and other charges.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies conducted the stop near the 200 block of Emile Verret Road.
During the stop, deputies identified a passenger as Bryson Romero. Authorities allege Romero was found in possession of suspected marijuana, a digital scale, sandwich bags, a rolling tray and an AR-style pistol.
Deputies also determined that Romero had an active felony warrant.
Romero was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Iberia Parish Jail on charges of possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of justice/evidence tampering and an outstanding felony warrant.
No bond had been set at the time of the sheriff’s office release.
Sheriff Tommy Romero commended the deputies involved in the arrest for their diligence and teamwork.
The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office said the case remains under investigation and no additional information is being released at this time.
All charges are accusations, and Romero is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
