LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) — Four Lafayette men were arrested on Friday and charged with vehicle burglary and possession of drugs, authorities said.

Those arrested include:

• Jamarcus D. Green, 20, is charged with simple burglary; theft less than $1,000; 2 counts of possession of CDS II; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of machine guns unlawful; and illegal carrying of a weapon during a commission of a crime. His bond is set at $169,000
• Ladarius D. Demouchet, 19, is charged with simple burglary; theft less than $1,000; 2 counts of possession of CDS II; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of machine guns unlawful; and illegal carrying of a weapon during a commission of a crime. His bond is set at $168,000
• Ladarien P. Demouchet, 17, is charged with illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile; 2 counts of possession of CDS II; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of machine guns unlawful; and illegal carrying of a weapon in the commission of a crime.  Authorities said his bond is set at $144,000. 
• Kebba K. Verdin, 29, is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; 2 counts of possession of CDS II; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of machine guns unlawful; and illegal carrying of a weapon in the commission of a crime.  Authorities said Verdin’s bond is set at $234,000.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Deputies said they were dispatched to a local casino in Lake Charles where surveillance showed several individuals breaking into vehicles located in the parking lot.

Upon arrival, deputies said they located four men matching the description of the suspects inside a SUV in the parking lot.

During a search of the SUV, deputies said they located a pill bottle that had been stolen from a vehicle in the casino parking lot. 

Deputies said they also located two plastic bags containing suspected marijuana, two plastic bags containing suspected methamphetamines, one plastic bag containing suspected cocaine, drug paraphernalia and two pistols, one of which was modified with a fully automatic switch.

All four of these men were arrested and booked into Calcasieu Correctional Center.

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