Police check on resident, find marijuana plants

Deputies checking the welfare of a resident discovered marijuana plants and paraphernalia to grow them, leading to the arrest of a Bayou Vista woman, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith said in a news release.
—Brandi N. Crews, 29, of Jordin Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:23 p.m. Thursday on charges of cultivation of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and aggravated obstruction of justice.
Deputies received information that prompted a welfare concern at a residence on Jordin Lane. The deputies made contact with Crews and advised her of the concern. Marijuana plants and paraphernalia used in cultivation were found. She was arrested and released on a summons to appear on April 23.
Smith advised that the Sheriff’s Office responded to 45 complaints and reported the following arrests:
—Kristy Lynn Tedder, 39, of Clements Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:05 p.m. Thursday on a charge of theft. A deputy was dispatched to a local business in Bayou Vista in reference to a theft.
The deputy made contact with store personnel who stated that a female exited the store with items for which she did not make payment. The deputy made contact with Tedder, arrested her, and released her on a summons to appear on May 1.
—Cedric Dwayne Sapp, 25, of Apple Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:27 p.m. Thursday on a charge of theft. A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Francis Street in Amelia in reference to a theft. The deputy made contact with the complainant who stated that when she returned home, her air compressor was missing. Through the investigation, Sapp was developed as a suspect. The deputy made contact with Sapp at a residence on Apple Street and located several items that the complainant had reported missing. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Drizzt Anthony Morales, 23, of Lagrange Road in Franklin, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Thursday on charges of resisting arrest or officer, attempted disarming of a police officer and simple assault.
—Nathaniel Albert Rollins, 23, of Diana Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Thursday on a charge of resisting arrest or officer.
Deputies were executing a cell extraction at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center when a dorm inmate, Morales, lunged at a deputy. While gaining control of Morales, he attempted to grab a taser from a deputy. Another inmate, Rollins, resisted being detained by deputies. Rollins and Morales were additionally charged and remain incarcerated.
—Timothy Wayne Tindell, 46, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:52 p.m. Thursday on a charge of introduction of contraband into a penal institution and on a Morgan City Police Department warrant on charges of contempt of court, switched license plate/stolen license plate, no insurance and expired or no inspection sticker. A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Hunting Road in Centerville in reference to a disturbance. The deputy made contact with Tindell who was involved in a dispute about the property. Dispatch advised the deputy that Tindell held an active warrant for his arrest. Tindell was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. While in booking, a booking deputy discovered contraband that Tindell had on his person. Tindell was additionally charged. He was jailed with no bail set and is being held for another agency.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 34 calls of service and the following arrests were made:
—Agatha Maria McCleary, 27, of Brashear Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:15 a.m. Thursday on a warrant for contempt of court. McCleary turned herself into the Morgan City Police Department on an active warrant held by the City Court of Morgan City. She was jailed.
—Donald Byrd, 50, of Terrebonne Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:13 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for simple battery. Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department came into contact with Byrd in the area of Everett Street and Fifth Street. A warrants check revealed the Morgan City Police Department held an active warrant for his arrest. He was jailed.
—Mario Williams Jr., 20, of Wedell Street in Patterson, was arrested at 5 p.m. Thursday on warrants for four counts of failure to appear. Williams was located in the City Court of Morgan City and placed under arrest for active warrants held the City Court of Morgan City. He was jailed.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported the following arrest:
—Zachery Johnson, 34, of Fourth Street in Berwick, was arrested at 6:20 p.m. Thursday on a charge of probation violation. Officers learned that Johnson, who is currently being held in the Berwick Jail, had an active warrant through Louisiana Department of Corrections Probation and Parole on a charge of probation violation. He remains jailed.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrests:
—Chad Bertrand, 34, of Joey Street in Patterson, was arrested at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday on charges of speeding 43 mph in a 35 mph speed zone, no driver’s license and no insurance. He was jailed and later released on his own recognizance.
—Jerral W. Prestenbach, 30, of Marin Street in Patterson, was arrested at 9:21 a.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana. He was jailed with a $2,000 bond set.
—Charlotte T. Bracamontes, 31, of Marin Street in Patterson, was arrested at 9:21 a.m. Thursday on a warrant and for charges of possession of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and possession of clonazepam. She was jailed with a $2,000 bond set.
—Kevin T. Pierre Jr., 23, of Hickory Street in Patterson, was arrested on Thursday on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and unauthorized use of an access care. He was jailed with no bond set.
—Jerry L. Favors, 54, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:28 p.m. Thursday on charges of theft by shoplifting and remaining on premises after being forbidden. He was jailed with no bond set.