Patterson woman arrested in Bayou L'Ourse burglary

A Bayou L’Ourse home was robbed the day after Christmas by two residents of Patterson, leading to the arrest of one and the search for the second, Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon said in a news release.
—Madison Gonteski, 20, of Tall Timbers Drive in Patterson, was arrested on charges related to the burglary of a dwelling on or about Dec. 26, 2019. Deputies responded to a call in the Bayou L’Ourse area in which the complainant reported a burglary. Detectives determined that forced entry had been made and numerous items were stolen.
Based on the investigation, Madison Gonteski and Claude M. Charlot were identified as suspects. As a result of this investigation, detectives have also issued an arrest warrant for the second suspect, Claude M. Charlot, 26, of Leonard Street in Patterson, for a charge of simple burglary. Gonteski was jailed with a $15,000 bond.
Charlot remains at large. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is urged to contact detectives at 985- 526-1627.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that the Sheriff’s Office responded to 23 complaints and the following arrests were made:
—Paul Marshall Daigle, 41, of Cajunway Lane in Amelia, was arrested at 8:36 a.m. Tuesday on a Morgan City Police Department warrant for failure to appear on the charges of simple battery, disturbing the peace intoxicated and contempt of court and a Minnesota warrant for failure to appear on the charge of simple assault. Deputies were dispatched to a local business in reference to a welfare concern.
The deputies made contact with business personnel who stated that a male subject was involved in a verbal altercation with an employee. The deputies made contact with the subject, identified as Daigle. Dispatch advised the deputies that Daigle held active warrants for his arrest. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Christa Judith Terry, 33, of Charlotte Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 10:11 a.m. Tuesday on charges of driver must be licensed and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of driving under suspension-. A deputy was traveling on U.S. 90 Eastbound approaching Tiffany Street in Patterson when a vehicle pulled into his lane of travel, nearly causing a collision. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Terry. Dispatch advised the deputy that no driver’s license was found for Terry and that she also held an active warrant for her arrest. She was jailed with no bail set.
—Alcee Paul Eskine, 58, of Becnel Street in Franklin, was arrested at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane usage. A deputy was patrolling the area of Northwest Boulevard in Franklin when he observed a vehicle cross over the centerline. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Eskine. During the stop, drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in his possession. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Clay Joseph Guillory, 42, of La. 182 in Patterson, was arrested at 8:21 a.m. Tuesday on an active warrant for the charges of possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia. A deputy was dispatched to a residence on La. 182 in reference to a disturbance. The deputy made contact with Guillory and dispatch advised the deputy that Guillory held an active warrant for his arrest. He was jailed and released on personal recognizance.
—Jovian Jerome Clark, 38, of Friendship Alley in Amelia, was arrested at 1:46 a.m. Wednesday on two active Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office warrants on the charges of contempt of court. A deputy was patrolling the area of Friendship Alley when he observed a parked vehicle with three subjects who ducked down to hide when the deputy’s headlights shined in the vehicle. The deputy approached the vehicle and made contact with the subjects, one identified as Clark. Dispatch advised the deputy that Clark held active warrants for his arrest. He was jailed and is being held for another agency.
—Bryson Skinner, 25, of Grace Street in Siracusaville, was arrested at 12:49 a.m. on a charge of possession of Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance (Xanax) and on warrants for Saint Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on the charge of possession of alprazolam and for hit and run, as well as two active Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office warrants on the charges of contempt of court.
Deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division along with officers from the Morgan City Police Department and Berwick Police Department worked together to apprehend Skinner who was wanted by several agencies.
Officers received information that Skinner was at a local business in Berwick. All agencies made contact with him at said business and located Skinner inside.
Skinner was in possession of pills for which he had no prescription. He was jailed and is being held for another agency. No bail has been set for the St. Mary charges.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 38 calls of service and the following arrest was made:
—Paul M. Daigle, 41, of Park Road in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:15 a.m. on a warrant for three counts for failure to appear. Daigle was located at St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center and placed under arrest on active warrants held by the City Court of Morgan City. He was jailed.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported the following arrests:
—Tyresha Dugar, 28, of Young Street in Berwick, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal use of controlled dangerous substance in presence of a minor.
—Teraneka White, 24, of Young Street in Berwick, was arrested at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal use of controlled dangerous substance in presence of a minor.
Officers received a call concerning a strong odor of marijuana coming from a residence on Young Street. Officers responded and made contact with the homeowner who was identified as Dugar. Officers advised that they detected the odor of marijuana while walking up to the residence as well as when making contact with Dugar.
Dugar invited officers inside where another occupant of the residence was located and identified as White as well as two small children who were present during the investigation.
Dugar and White admitted that they had been smoking marijuana. Consent to search was given to officers and they later located marijuana and items of drug paraphernalia. Both were jailed with no bond set.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrests:
—Leslie Bennett, 36, of Fifth Street in Patterson, was arrested at 7:09 a.m. Tuesday on charges of 2 headlights required and driving under suspension. Subject was released on own recognizance.
—Angela Bennette Johnson, 56, of North Street in Patterson was arrested at 7:23 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of driving under suspension.
Subject was released on own recognizance.