Theft arrest in Morgan City, drug arrests by deputies and Berwick PD

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

Morgan City police reported arrests on theft and monetary instrument abuse charges, while St. Mary and Berwick authorities detained people on drug charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 89 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Stephen Ditullio, 60, California Street, Berwick, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. March 8 on a charge of theft (under $1,000).

--Keith Anthony Dorsey Jr., 26, Millenium Avenue, Houma, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. Monday on a charge of monetary instrument abuse.

--Philip Brahm Ohlinger, 41, Henry Shubert Road, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, was arrested at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday on charges of disturbing the peace and remaining after forbidden.

--Shelby Rae Lee, 40, Landry Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:04 a.m. Monday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Shina Short, 41, Arizona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:42 p.m. Monday on a charge of remaining after forbidden.

--Michael Daniel Ruffin, 52, Poncio Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:48 p.m. Monday on a charge of simple battery.

--Landon Ray Acosta, 21, Marcel Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. March 8 on charges of remaining after being forbidden and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Leo Vining, 50, Onstead Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:42 p.m. March 8 on a charge of allowing dogs to roam.

--Charles Edward Naylor, 33, Edward Naylor Plaquemine, was arrested 4:11 p.m. Saturday on a charge of keeping vicious dogs or animals.

Berwick:

Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:

--Decator Crochet, 26, of New Orleans, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. Sunday warrants alleging possession of marijuana (under 14 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer.

On Feb. 7, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after a traffic violation was observed. During the course of the stop, Crochet was identified as a passenger, and marijuana and items of paraphernalia belonging to him were located.

Crochet was advised that he was being placed under arrest and fled on foot. Warrants were then issued for his arrest.

On Sunday, Crochet was located at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Crochet was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.

--Aubrey Ourso, 69, Jeanerette, was arrested at 1:57 p.m. Monday on charges of taillights required, possession of marijuana (under 14 grams) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Joann Ourso, 53, Jeanerette, was arrested at 1:57 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana (under 14 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal carrying of a weapon.

About 12:51 p.m. Monday, a traffic stop was conducted on vehicle after it was observed to lack proper tail lights. Aubrey Ourso was identified as the driver, and Joann Ourso was identified as a passenger.

Through the course of the stop, a K-9 was contacted and after an open-air sniff of the vehicle, a probable cause search was done. During this time, marijuana, methamphetamine, paraphernalia and a firearm were located inside.

It was learned that the marijuana and paraphernalia belonged to Aubrey and Joann Ourso. It was further learned that the methamphetamine and firearm belonged to Joann Ourso.

Both were placed under arrest. Aubrey Ourso was released on a summons. Joann Ourso was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where she was booked.

--Jace Lodrigue, 25, Berwick, was arrested at 8:07 p.m. Tuesday on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.

About 7:37 p.m. Tuesday, the Berwick Police Department received a call about a subject causing a disturbance and making threats to family members at a residence on Oregon Street. Officers responded and learned that Jace Lodrigue was inside, possibly armed with a weapon.

After a brief moment, officers were able to call Lodrigue out of the residence. He exited armed with a wooden object. Lodrigue was given numerous verbal commands to drop the item and comply with officers, which he refused.

A taser was used and deployed, and Lodrigue was able to be taken into custody without further incident. He was then transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 48-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 134 complaints and made these arrests:

--Kevin Wade Nedd, 62, Franklin, was arrested at 3:24 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of neglect of family. Bail was set at $2,071.

--Alfred Collins Sr., 55, Jeanerette, was arrested at 6:26 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of operating a utility vehicle on a public roadway. Collins was released on a $500 bond.

--Chad Michael Adams, 40, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of theft ($5,000-$25,000), theft ($1,000-$5,000) and monetary instrument abuse. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Lunden Toussiant, 24, Franklin, was arrested at 5:18 p.m. Tuesday on charges of resisting an officer and possession of a Schedule I drug, and on a Franklin Police Department warrant on the charges of possession of marijuana, violation of controlled dangerous substance law and possession of drug paraphernalia. Toussaint was released on an $8,000 bond.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to eight complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Juamall Walker, 36, Tiger Drive, Thibodaux, was arrested at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday on charges of speeding and suspended driver's license. Walker was booked, processed and released on a $463.50 bond.

--Markeisha Broussard, 24, Willow Street, Lafayette, was arrested at 12:04 a.m. Wednesday on charges of speeding and careless operation. Broussard was booked, processed and released on an $875.50 bond.