K9 Chara aids in drug arrest of Patterson woman

A K-9 deputy made a traffic stop and the K9 alerted the deputy to drugs, leading to the arrest of a Patterson woman with MDMA and meth, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith said in a news release.
—Diedra Louise Martin, 46, of Williams Street in Patterson, was arrested at 2:27 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (MDMA), possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute (methamphetamine), driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A K-9 deputy was stationary on Lake Palourde Road near Friendship Alley when he observed a vehicle being driven by Martin, who he knew had a suspended license. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver.
Dispatch confirmed that Martin’s license was suspended. K9 Chara was deployed to conduct an open-air sniff and showed an odor response to the vehicle. Methamphetamine, MDMA and drug paraphernalia were found. She was jailed with bail set at $13,500.
Smith also advised that the Sheriff’s office responded to 132 complaints and the following arrests were made:
—Reginald Howard Layton, 40, of Rod Lane in Baldwin, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. Saturday for charges of driving under suspension and no proper equipment. He was released on a summons to appear on May 1.
—Anthony Javonte Harris, 24, of Arizona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:41 a.m. Friday for a Morgan City Police Department warrant on the charge of contempt of court-fine. He was jailed and is being held for another agency.
—Johnny Freeman Jr., 68, of St. Joseph Lane in Franklin, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Friday on two warrants for failure to appear on the charge of operating a vehicle while license is uspended/revoked/canceled. He was jailed and later released on a $1,500 bond.
—Seantelle Marie Treto, 34, of Belanger Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:36 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of improper lane usage and failure to honor written promise to appear. She was jailed with bail set at $350.
—Daniel David Ramirez, 44, of Arlington Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 5:59 a.m. Friday on the charge of disturbing the peace-intoxicated.
He was released on a summons to appear on May 1.
—Tiara S. Willis, 22, of Canal Drive in Franklin, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. Saturday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of speeding, window tint/obstructing windshield/window view, and failure to honor written promise to appear.
She was jailed and later released on a $395 bond.
—Yvette Ann Perry, 46, of Willow Street in Franklin, was arrested at 2:45 p.m. Saturday on a charge of theft. She was released on a summons to appear on May 1.
—Brandi Nicole Johnson, 26, of Joey Street in Patterson, was arrested at 8:57 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving under suspension and careless operation. She was jailed and later released on a $1,500 bond.
—John Trevon Jones, 29, of Bray Street in Franklin, was arrested at 1:44 a.m. Sunday on charges of simple battery and disturbing the peace by language. He was jailed and later released on a $2,500 bond.
—Shana Sherice Jones, 29, of Bray Street in Franklin, was arrested at 1:44 a.m. Sunday on charges of simple battery and disturbing the peace by language. She was jailed and later released on a $500 bond.
—Melvin Francis Duval Jr., 54, of Pluto Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:49 a.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace by language. He was released on a summons to appear on May 1.
—Jennifer L. Carmody, 34, of Lincoln Street in Patterson, was arrested at 10:13 a.m. Sunday on a charge of driving under suspension. She was released on a summons to appear on May 1.
—Matthew Blanks, 38, of Iberia Street in Franklin, was arrested at 10:51 a.m. Sunday on charges of no proper equipment, illegal tinted windows, aggravated flight from officer, aggravated obstruction of highway and open container. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Juvenile male, 15, of Patterson, was arrested at 11:03 a.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana. The juvenile was released to a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Derick Labry Jr., 20, of Hunting Road in Franklin, was arrested at 11:34 a.m. Monday on charges of turning movements and required signals, driver must be licensed, and possession of marijuana. He was released on a summons to appear on May 1.
—Rashard C. Harvey, 33, of Maid Marion Drive in Pascagoula, MS, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. Monday on charges of no license plate light and possession of marijuana. He was released on a summons to appear on May 1.
—Evan Gage Perkins, 24, of Prairie Road Circle in Franklin, was arrested at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance. He was jailed with bail set at $1,500.
—Grant Robinson Ellis, 21, of Aston Avenue in Baton Rouge, was arrested at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane usage. He was jailed with bail set at $5,000.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 132 calls of service and the following arrests were made:
—Wallace J Williams, 50, of La. 70 in Pierre Part, was arrested at 10 a.m. Friday on a warrant for four counts failure to appear. Williams was located at St. Mary Law Enforcement Center and placed under arrest on active warrants held by the City Court of Morgan City. He was jailed.
—Anthony Javonte Harris, 24, of Arizona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for contempt of court. Harris was located at St. Mary Law Enforcement Center and placed under arrest on active warrants held by the City Court of Morgan City. He was jailed.
—Melynda Webster, 50, of Cypress Street in Berwick, was arrested at 7:20 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for the charge of defamation.
Officers came into contact with Webster on La. 182. A warrant check revealed the Morgan City Police Department held an active warrant for her arrest.
The warrant stems from a complaint filed with the Morgan City Police Department on Dec. 21, 2019. She was jailed.
—Edward Guy Delone Jr., 46, of Carl Foulcard Drive in Franklin, was arrested at 8:17 a.m. Saturday for a charge of theft under $1,000. Officers were called to a local business on La.182 about a shoplifter in the store.
The caller advised the shoplifter fled the store on foot when confronted by management.
Officers were able to locate and detain the shoplifter in the area of Eight Street and Willard Street.
He was identified as Delone.
The store management witnessed Delone conceal several items of merchandise valued at $51.75 on his person while in the store.
When Delone was confronted by management, he fled on foot. He was jailed.
—Juston Marshall Blake, 42, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for failure to appear.
Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of La. 182 and La. 70.
During the traffic stop, officers identified Blake as a passenger in the vehicle.
A warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City held an active warrant for his arrest. He was jailed.
—Jeremy Jarrod Watson, 32, of Maple Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:29 p.m. Sunday on a warrant for failure to appear.
Watson was located at the Patterson Police Department and placed under arrest on active warrants held by the City Court of Morgan City. He was jailed.
—Skilan Ariel Gros, 26, of Greenleaf Boulevard in Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 5:16 p.m. Monday on warrants for the charges of improper lane usage and possession with the intent to distribute synthetic marijuana. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of La.182 and La. 70. Gros was identified as the driver.
A warrant check revealed the Morgan City Police Department held an active warrant for her arrest.
The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by the Morgan City Police Department on Sept. 4, 2019. She was jailed.
—Joseph Jerome Jessie, 40, of Utah Street in Berwick, as arrested at 11:35 p.m. Monday on a warrant for 11 counts of failure to appear. Jessie was surrendered to the Morgan City Police Department by a Fugitive Recovery Agency on an active warrant held by City Court of Morgan City. He was jailed.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrests:
—DeaZhone Davon Baker, 25, of Ninth Street in Franklin, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant for another jurisdiction. He was jailed with a $500 bond.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported there were no arrests.