Fugitive Janus Reaux apprehended following Crime Stoppers tip

Sheriff Eddie Langlinais announced that on the morning of Sept. 2, Crime Stoppers of Vermilion received a tip that ultimately led to the arrest of long-sought fugitive Janus Reaux, 41.
Based on the information provided, the United States Marshals Service and the Lafayette Police Department Special Investigations Division located and apprehended Reaux later that afternoon within the city limits of Lafayette, in Lafayette Parish.
Reaux had been on the run since September 2021 and was wanted on multiple felony narcotics warrants in Vermilion Parish. He had been featured on Crime Stoppers of Vermilion several times and was actively sought after by multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, which held primary apprehension responsibilities.
Reaux was taken into custody without incident and safely transferred to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center, where he was booked on numerous felony drug charges and several outstanding failure-to-appear warrants issued through the 15th Judicial District Court.
Charges Include:
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Marijuana)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Marijuana THC Cartridges)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Marijuana Edibles)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (Synthetic Marijuana)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I (MDMA)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Crack Cocaine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Oxymorphone)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Methamphetamine)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Oxycodone)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule III (Suboxone)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule III (Sublingual)
• Transactions Involving Drug Proceeds
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Sheriff Eddie Langlinais offers his sincere gratitude to the United States Marshals Service and Lafayette Police Department for their swift and professional apprehension of this fugitive. He also thanks the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force for their investigations into Mr. Reaux and the Transportation Division of the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center for their commitments to safely detaining and transporting him to the secure facility. This joint effort
Sheriff - Eddie Langlinais www. VermilionSheriff.gov Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office emphasizes the importance of networking across agencies and is an example of why collaboration with our federal partners is imperative.
He also reminds the citizens of Vermilion Parish that this is an ongoing investigation, and all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Information on how to anonymously report illegal activities can be found on our website at www.VermilionSheriff.gov. Click on Anonymous Tips and fill out the Crime Stoppers of Vermilion Tip Form to submit information. You can also report illegal activity anonymously by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at (337) 740-TIPS (8477) or by downloading and logging in to the P3 App where you can earn a cash reward. You can also download the “Vermilion Parish Sheriff LA” app from the App Store and Google Play. There you can tap the Crime Stoppers logo and submit your tip.