Two Theriot, La., men were arrested for alleged drug possession while trying to sell tons of illegal shrimp they caught near south Terrebonne Parish, according to the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The duo: Hunter Daisy, 29, and Josie Valinsky, 37, were spotted by agents Sept. 1 while they sold shrimp to people in a recreational fishing boat near Oyster Bayou, about 30 miles south of Morgan City. Agents said Daisy's commercial fishing license had been revoked. They also found methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and more than 14 grams of marijuana on board Daisy’s 46-foot shrimping vessel. Both were arrested for methamphetamine possession. Daisy was also arrested for using oversized skimmer nets, taking shrimp without a commercial license, selling shrimp without a fresh products license, violation of license revocation and marijuana possession. The suspects were booked at the Terrebonne Parish Jail. Agents seized about 1.3 tons of white shrimp. Possession of meth carries a fine of up to $5,000 and two years in jail. The license/fishing violations could trigger fines of more than $2,000 and more than a year in jail. (Source: NOLA.com 09/08/22)
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