Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. LAPLACE, La. (WGNO) — Two brothers from LaPlace were arrested on Monday following a traffic stop that occurred after a weeks-long investigation. According to the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office, its narcotics division began investigating 21-year-old Kendell Pembrook, and his brother, 17-year-old My'leek Harris, in early October in reference to their alleged involvement in illegal drug distribution, specifically Tapentadol. Woman arrested in connection to Lafourche Parish drug bust During the investigation, a traffic stop was conducted and a search warrant obtained for a home in the 600 block of Gardenia Avenue on Oct. 14. As a result of the investigation, detectives ended up finding 76 Tapentadol tablets, around 13 grams of crystal methamphetamine, around 201 grams of marijuana, around 12 fluid ounces of Promethazine, over $3,500 and a loaded AR-style rifle. (Courtesy: St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office) Pembrook was arrested and booked into the St. John Parish Jail under a $159,000 bond. He faces the following charges: Fugitive Warrant from St. James Parish Judicial Judge Warrant for domestic abuse battery - pregnant victim (Felony) Judicial Judge Warrant for battery of a dating partner - 2nd Offense (Felony) Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (Felony) Transactions involving proceeds from controlled dangerous substance activity (Felony) Sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited Possession with intent to distribute marijuana (Felony) Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS. Illegal carrying of weapon with CDS. Man accused in Lacombe area homicide arrested Harris was arrested and booked into the St. John Parish Jail under a $96,500 bond. He faces the following charges: Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS Distribution of marijuana (Felony) Prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia (MISD) Transactions involving proceeds from CDS activity (Felony) Sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited. A third individual, 26-year-old Tharrin Maddie, of Convent, was identified as the driver of the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop and arrested on charges of possession of a legend drug, driving under a suspended driver's license and failure to stop at a stop sign. Maddie was released under at $20,350 bond. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts 2 important dates in still unsolved hit and run death Dollar General employee finds puppies dumped in trash amid cold Arkansas weather Report by inspector general reveals safety hazards made by DPW More beautiful fall weather for next couple of days Construction of new Ochsner Children’s Hospital in Jefferson to move forward despite pushback