Medical emergency response results in heroin charge

Police responded to a medical emergency at a residence on Sept. 11 and found drugs, prompting an investigation and arrest of a Morgan City man, Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair said in a news release.
—Austin Guarisco, 26, of Arenz Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:40 a.m. Thursday on warrants for the charges of possession with the intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (Alprazolam), possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (heroin), possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal use of controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of a firearm in presence of a controlled dangerous substance, violation of controlled dangerous substance law drug-free zone, and possession of a Schedule III controlled dangerous substance (Subutex).
Guarisco was located at the St. Mary Parish jail and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking on warrants that stemmed from a Sept. 11 investigation of a medical emergency. While at the residence, officers located suspected illegal drugs which led officers to apply for a search warrant of the residence, Blair said.
During the search, warrant officers located other illegal items. Guarisco was jailed.
Blair also reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 46 calls for service and the following arrests were made:
—Stephanie Harvey, 40, of Cane Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. Thursday on warrants for charges of automobile insurance fraud and theft between $5,000 and $25,000. Harvey, who was already incarcerated in the Morgan City Police Department jail, was booked on warrants from the Louisiana State Police. She remains jailed.
—Caleb Givens, 18, of Kidd Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:40 a.m. Thursday on warrants for failure to appear to City Court of Morgan City for trial on the charges of resisting an officer and two counts disturbing the peace and on a warrant for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Givens was located at the St. Mary Parish Jail and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking. The warrant for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile stemmed from an investigation by Morgan City Police detectives into inappropriate contact with a juvenile. He was jailed.
—Dezzie Booty, 40, of Maple Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3 p.m. Thursday on warrants for failure to appear to pay fine to the City Court of Morgan City on the charges of possession of marijuana, open container and contempt of court and a warrant for failure to serve jail time on the charge of contempt of court. Booty was located in City Court of Morgan City and jailed.
—Ronald Abshire, 48, of Douchet Street in Welse, was arrested at 7:27 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for the charge of reckless operation of a vehicle. Abshire turned himself in to officers at the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked on a warrant for reckless operation of a vehicle from Sept. 5. The warrant stemmed from an incident at a local Railroad Avenue business where Abshire was identified as the driver of a vehicle.
—Raven Burise, 28, of Taft Street in Patterson, was arrested at 4:30 a.m. Friday on a charge of first offense possession of marijuana. Burise was arrested after officers were called to a local hotel by employees about illegal drug activity. Officers located Burise and during the investigation found suspected marijuana. She was jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that the Sheriff’s Office responded to 45 complaints and the following arrests were made:
—Shamus Michael Dardeau, 44, of Clarke Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 7:13 a.m. Thursday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension and possession of marijuana. A deputy went to a residence on Clarke Road in reference to locating Dardeau, who held an active warrant for his arrest. The deputy made contact with Dardeau and advised him of the active warrant. He was jailed with bail set at $500.
—Dwayne Allen Broussard II, 25, of Faith Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:47 a.m. Thursday on two bench warrants for the charges of aggravated battery and false imprisonment.
—Ryan James Bowman, 24, of Jupiter Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:18 a.m. Thursday on a bench warrant for the charge of aggravated battery.
—Christopher Patterson, 20, of Southeast Boulevard in Franklin, was arrested at 4:55 p.m. Thursday on a bench warrant for the charge of simple battery.
A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Jupiter Street in Bayou Vista in reference to locating Bowman and Broussard who held active warrants for their arrest. The deputy made contact with Broussard and Bowman and advised them of the warrants. They were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Patterson came to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center and turned himself in on the active warrant for his arrest and was booked. Patterson was jailed released on a $1,000 bond. Broussard was jailed and released on a $4,000 bond. Bowman was jailed and released on a $3,000 bond.
—Dayton Clark, 22, of Friendship Alley in Amelia, was arrested at 6:15 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Deondre Richardson, 22, of Friendship Alley in Amelia, was arrested at 6:15 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
A deputy on patrol in the Amelia area received credible information that Richardson and Clark were in possession of drugs. The deputy made contact with Richardson and Clark, and through the investigation drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in their possession, Smith said. They were arrested and released on a summons to appear on Jan. 10.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrest:
—Caleb A. Lipari, 18, of K Street in Patterson, was arrested at 3:33 p.m. Thursday on charges of disturbing the peace by fighting, resisting an officer with force or violence, and resisting an officer by flight. He was jailed with no bond set.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported the following arrest:
—Aidan Bennett, 18, of Oak Crest Drive in Lafayette, was arrested at 10:10 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (Ritalin) and improper lane usage.
Officers were on patrol in the area of La. 182 when they observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation. Officers made contact with the driver, identified as Bennett.
Officers gained consent to search her vehicle and located Ritalin which she admitted to not having a prescription for. She was jailed with no bond set.
Franklin Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police responded to 14 complaints and the following arrest was made:
—Dijon Bell, 25, of James Street in Franklin, was arrested at 6:13 p.m. Thursday on the charge of second degree battery and two warrants dated May 11, 2016 on charges of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace by fighting.
Bell was additionally arrested on warrants for City Court of Morgan City for failure to appear on the charges of probation violation and second offense possession of marijuana; and a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana. He was jailed with no bond set.