OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A Leonville women was arrested after several different illegal drugs were found in her car during a traffic stop last week, authorities said.

Lauren Quebodeaux, 33, of Leonville, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, methamphetamine, hydrocodone, Xanax and Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with no headlights, driving under suspension and driving without insurance.

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate is a presecription drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Quebodeaux was pulled over just before 9 p.m. May 2 in the 2100 block of W. Landry Street near Opelousas after detectives observed the vehicle traveling without using headlights, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

“Upon coming in contact with the driver, later identified as Lauren Quebodeaux, detectives smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle,” Guidroz said. 

Detectives searched the vehicle and found nine bags of Crystal Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $1,100, 4.5 Xanax tablets with an estimated street value of $45, three Valium tablets with an estimated street value of $30, two Lisdexamfetamine Dimefylate tablets (70mg) with an estimated street value of $20, two small bags of marijuana with an estimated street value of $60 and one digital scale, authorities said.

Quebodeaux was booked into the St. Landry Parish jail, and released after posting a $37,500 bond, officials said.

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