Opelousas man arrested on drug and gun charges

Samuel Dennis Fontenot, a 30-year-old Opelousas resident, has been arrested on multiple drug and firearm charges. He faces charges for possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm in the presence of drugs. The arrest adds to ongoing law enforcement efforts against drug-related crimes in the Acadiana region.