VIDALIA — Three parish men were arrested Saturday in connection to a drug bust in Vidalia.

Concorida Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics task force agents discovered the men when they responded to reports of illegal drug activity near 131 Lyons Road.

LaBrendan R. White, 26, 957 Moose Lodge Road, Vidalia, was arrested on charges of open container violation, resisting an officer, possession of powder cocaine with intent to distribute (55 small bags), and probation violation. Bond set in Seventh District Court at $100,000.

Charles Williams, 30, 131 Lyons Road, Vidalia, was arrested on charges of open container violation, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of powder cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a firearm with obliterated serial number. Bond set in Seventh District Court at $50,000.

According to Lt. Greg Jackson, White reportedly walked away as narcotics officers approached a blue Chevy parked in the street with beer bottles and other items scattered on the hood.

White, already on probation with Louisiana Probation and Parole, then attempted to run after officers identified themselves. As he was being apprehended, White fought with Jackson and narcotics officers, while allegedly attempting to conceal something in his pocket and then in his hand. Officers discovered the item to be a large plastic bag containing 55 smaller bags of powder cocaine.

CPSO Deputy Jay Smith observed Williams, who is also on probation, allegedly attempt to flee from the 131 Lyons Road residence. Williams reportedly had a small bag of powder cocaine in his shoe and a bag of marijuana in his pants pocket.

Williams’ sister, owner of the residence, gave consent to search, wherein officers confiscated a .410-gauge shotgun and a Ruger .22-caliber pistol, along with drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and cocaine residue, reportedly all belonging to Williams.

Carlos King, owner of the vehicle, was was also arrested for open container violation.