Man booked after crash with child in vehicle

A Morgan City man with no driver’s license had a child unrestrained in a vehicle and drove into oncoming traffic hitting another vehicle, Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair said in a news release.
—Daniel Michael Elliot, 20, of Cane Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:52 p.m. Monday on charges of stop sign violation, no driver’s license, no insurance, and no child restraint.
Officers were called to the intersection of Greenwood Street and La. 70 for a motor vehicle crash. The officer learned a vehicle driven by Elliott failed to stop for oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle. The officer observed Elliot had a small child in his vehicle that was not properly restrained. A computer check revealed Elliot did not have a valid driver’s license. The computer check also revealed the vehicle Elliot was driving was uninsured. Elliot was jailed.
Blair also reported the Morgan City Police Department responded to 46 calls of service and the following arrests were made:
—Robert Anthony Norris, 30, of Sixth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:23 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance (Alprazolam) and illegal carrying of a weapon. Norris was located and placed under arrest at the Berwick Police Department. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was jailed.
—Alfred Johnson, 54, of Clayton Drive in Baton Rouge, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. Monday on a charge of simple battery.
—Glenn Gregory Johnson, 19, of Clayton Drive in Baton Rouge, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. Monday on a charge of simple battery.
—Caleb Ra’Shawn Givens, 18, of Clayton Drive in Baton Rouge, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. Monday on a charge of simple battery.
The Morgan City jail staff was alerted to a fight in the inmate recreational area within the housing facility of the Morgan City jail. During the investigation, A. Johnson, G. Johnson and Givens were identified as persons involved. They were booked and remained jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that the Sheriff’s Office responded to 32 complaints and the following arrests were made:
—Sidney J. Bourque Jr., 64, of Sixth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:10 a.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of issuing worthless checks of $1,500 or more. A deputy was at a local business in Amelia when he observed Bourque, who he knew held an active warrant.
After confirming the warrant through dispatch, the deputy made contact with Bourque and advised him of the active warrant. Bourque was jailed with no bail set.
—Donald James Busse, 52, of Watkins Street in Berwick, was arrested at 1:09 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to register as a sex offender or child predator. A deputy traveled to a business in Morgan City in reference to locating Busse who held an active warrant for his arrest. The deputy made contact with Busse and advised him of the active warrant. Busse was jailed and released on a $1,000 bond.
—Burkin Jerome Dupre, 33, of Cross Road 2 in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 6:51 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended/ revoked/ canceled, and no seat belt. Dupre also held warrants through the Morgan City Police Department on the charges of possession of marijuana, three counts of contempt of court for fines, two counts of terms of probation, three counts of probation fees, and contempt of court review.
A deputy traveled to a residence on Cross Road 2 in reference to locating Dupre, who held active warrants for his arrest. The deputy made contact with Dupre and advised him of the active warrants. Dupre was jailed with no bail set and a hold is placed on him for another agency.
—Lance Joseph Leonard, 46, of U.S. 90 in Pierre Part, was arrested at 9:26 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear for a drug court conference on the charge of possession of methamphetamine. A deputy working in booking made contact with Leonard when he was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center from another agency. Leonard was jailed with no bail set.
—Antonio Michael Giandelone, 32, of Sunny Street in Lafayette, was arrested at 10:26 p.m. Monday on charges of two counts turning movements and required signals, possession of Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, two counts possession of Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, transaction involving proceeds from drug offenses, and possession of controlled dangerous substances in a drug-free zone.
A deputy was patrolling the area of Middle Road in Bayou Vista when he observed a vehicle fail to use a proper turning signal at two separate intersections. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Giandelone. During the stop, drugs were found. Giandelone was jailed with no bond set.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrests:
—Tayler J. Davis, 21, of Natalie Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 9 p.m. Saturday on a charge of remaining on premises after being forbidden. He was jailed with no bond set.
—Darius Brown, 41, of Clements Street in Patterson, was arrested at 7:10 a.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. He was jailed with no bond set.
—Travis J. Morin, 36, of Main Street in Patterson, was arrested at 4:46 p.m. Sunday on charges of disturbing the peace and possession of methamphetamine. He was jailed with no bond set.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported no arrests.