LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Five people were arrested in Lafayette Parish on alleged firearm and drug charges.

The following individuals were arrested and sent to a Lafayette Parish jail, where they were booked on the listed charges:

• Layton D. Smith, 19, of Alexandria, was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule I (Marijuana).
• Mikel E. Ferrell, 18, of Alexandria, was charged with one count of possession of controlled dangerous substance schedule I (Marijuana), one count of illegal possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance, and one count of possession of a firearm in a firearm-free zone.
• Kameron D. Stewart, 19, of Alexandria, was charged with one count of simple possession of marijuana, one count of illegal possession of a stolen firearm, and one count of possession of a firearm in a firearm-free zone. The firearm possessed by Stewart, a 9mm Glock pistol, was reported as stolen by the St John the Baptist Sheriff's Office.
• Kaleab D. Stewart, 18, of Alexandria, was charged with one count of possession of a firearm in a firearm-free zone.
• Reginald D. Price, 20, of Prairieville, was arrested on an active 15th Judicial District Court arrest warrant.

On March 24, at approximately 4:31 p.m., officers with the Lafayette Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Lamar Street to investigate a report of suspicious circumstances.

Lafayette officials said they received information that people were allegedly seen brandishing firearms in the area, which is in close proximity to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's campus.

Officials said an investigation at the scene led to the discovery of firearms and marijuana in the possession of multiple individuals, including five THC cartridge dosage units, 46.3 grams of marijuana, a .40-caliber Glock pistol and two 9mm Glock pistols, with one being reported stolen.

There is currently no information regarding bond for any of the people listed.

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