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Carencro man sentenced to nearly 40 years in federal prison on drug, firearm charges
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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A 40-year-old Carencro man accused of trafficking narcotics in Lafayette Parish was sentenced to more than 38 years in federal prison Thursday, U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown announced.
According to a news release, Oliver J. Martin was sentenced to 38 years and nine months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and related firearm offenses.
The investigation on Martin began in 2019 by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office. That October, investigators searched Martin's home in Carencro and reportedly found multiple narcotics, including the following:
- 320 grams of heroin
- 445 grams of methamphetamine
- 970 grams of cocaine
- 2,925 grams of marijuana
- ecstasy tablets
According to the news release, investigators also found several firearms, some that had obliterated serial numbers, ammunition, more than $250,000 in cash, and other items.
Martin was not home at the time of the search. Days later, investigators found Martin at a gas station in Carencro.
"...when officers with the Carencro Police Department attempted to approach Martin’s vehicle, he fled the scene and a chase ensued with Martin driving at high rates of speed in excess of 100 miles per hour. During the pursuit, Martin lost control of his vehicle and his vehicle overturned," the news release read.