EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Authorities conducted a traffic stop which led to drug search and arrests of two men on March 18, deputies said.

Deputies arrested Markentae Williams, 24, of Ville Platte and Johnathan Williams, 38, of Opelousas on March 18, authorities said.

Authorities said through the investigation they became aware a firearm was located under the passenger seat and narcotics were in the vehicle.

During the seach, authorities said they discovered a Glock 43 9mm, 6.95 grams of marijuana, 30.39 grams of synthetic marijuana,113.55 grams Methamphetamine, a digital scale and 5 pills of ecstasy.

Markentae Williams was charged with the following: one count of resisting an officer by providing false name, one count of possession of a firearm in the presence of drugs , one count of possession of synthetic marijuana with intent to distribute , one count of possession of ecstasy, one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and one count introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility.

Authorities said they later learned Markentae Williams was a wanted subject from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office for the charges of Attempted First-Degree Murder and Armed Robbery.

No bond information has been released.

Johnathan Williams was charged with the following: one count resisting an officer by providing false name, one count illegal possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies, one count possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, one count of possession of synthetic marijuana with intent to distribute , one count of possession of ecstasy and one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Johnathan Williams bond is set at $183,750, authorities said.

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