Three family members arrested in Luling narcotics investigation

A husband, wife and their son were arrested Nov. 3 following a narcotics investigation at their Luling residence, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies executed arrest and search warrants at 213 Bethany Drive as part of the investigation. Upon arriving, they encountered the residents and conducted a search of the property. Authorities reported recovering 2.06 grams of fentanyl, 13.71 grams of marijuana, a digital scale and a Raven Arms .25-caliber semi-automatic handgun. Those arrested were identified as Chad Bettencourt, Charles Bettencourt and Patricia Bettencourt, all residents of the Bethany Drive address. Chad Bettencourt, born March 12, 1992, was charged with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled dangerous substance within 2,000 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. Charles Bettencourt, born Nov.

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