A Deville man was arrested on multiple charges in the wake of an arrest earlier this month by the Rapides Are Drug Enforcement (RADE).

Stephen Sasser of Deville was arrested by RADE on narcotics charges back on January 7. Following that arrest, RADE determined that Sasser had a “stash house” where he kept an inventory of drugs.

After obtaining a search warrant for a residence on Hwy 115 in Deville, RADE executed the warrant on Jan. 15. This is the home of William David Aldridge, 66. RADE agents discovered about four pounds of methamphetamine, 20 grams of cocaine, 340 grams of marijuana, and nine assorted firearms at the residence. Additionally, Aldridge had more than $1,000 in cash in his possession.

Aldridge was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Powder Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Illegal Carrying of Firearms with Narcotics, and Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses.

He has been booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center and held on a $161,000 bond. He also received a Civil Asset Forfeiture Paperwork for the seized cash.

Sasser and Aldridge have received additional charges for criminal conspiracy and money laundering. Sasser remains in jail at this time. Both men were rearrested on Jan. 17 for these new charges.

RADE said this investigation is still ongoing.