A months-long investigation ends with a Slidell-area man being arrested for distribution of methamphetamine.
Beginning in January 2024, detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Division began investigating Eddie Encinia (DOB 12/04/1981), who was believed to be distributing methamphetamine in St. Tammany Parish. During their investigation, detectives seized approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine from Encinia, which led them to obtain a search warrant for his residence in the 35000 block of Garden Drive near Slidell.
Detectives executed the search warrant on February 29, and seized an additional 145 grams of methamphetamine (more than 5 ounces) and more than 9 grams of marijuana.
Warrants were obtained for Encinia’s arrest, but he went into hiding.
Detectives with the STPSO Narcotics Division, with the assistance of the STPSO Criminal Patrol Division, apprehended Encinia Tuesday (April 9) at a relative’s home on North Pine Street within Slidell city limits.
Encinia was booked into the Saint Tammany Parish Correctional Center.
Sheriff Smith is asking anyone with information about narcotics, or other crimes, to submit a tip utilizing the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office website (www.STPSO.com), or by calling the narcotics tip line (1-888-GO-2-JAIL).
