The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office has arrested five individuals in connection with the manufacturing of counterfeit money.
On March 30, while executing a search warrant at a Slidell-area residence as part of a separate investigation, STPSO patrol deputies located $22,613 in counterfeit currency inside the home.
An investigation into the source of the fake money brought STPSO detectives to two of the home’s residents, Lynn Pommier (DOB 6/1/1973) and Monteia Dumas (DOB 8/18/1992). Warrants were issued, and both subjects were arrested.
Detectives also learned that another roommate, Dustin Lacina (DOB 8/22/1995), and a former roommate, Kristy Severio (DOB 2/5/1992), were involved in the manufacturing process. Warrants were obtained and those subjects were arrested.
Further investigation led to warrants being issued for the arrest of Kenyatta Meads (DOB 5/5/1975). Upon his arrest, Meads was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, and he was additionally charged.
All parties have been booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail.
