City police, deputies report marijuana arrests

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

Morgan City police and parish deputies reported marijuana arrests Tuesday.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 48 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Gabrielle Ruffin, 34, Brashear Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:54 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense), possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer.

--Dominic Campbell, 47, Leo Street, Patterson, was arrested at 3 p.m. Tuesday on two counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 45 complaints and made these arrests:

--Gary Jacob Ganaway, 35, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of stolen things, possession of marijuana and resisting arrest or officer. Bail was set at $2,000.--

--Marvin Williamson Jr., 60, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of resisting an officer with force or violence and operating a vehicle without proper required equipment. Bail was set at $15,000.

--Victor Laurance Crane Jr., 57, Patterson, was arrested at 11 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated and reckless operation with accident. Bail was set at $61,000.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Jonathan R. Perro, 26, East Cypresswood Drive, Spring, Texas, was arrested at 10:49 a.m. Monday on charges of speeding 16-19 over the limit and driver’s license suspended or revoked. Perro was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $708.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 15 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made the following arrests:

--Michelle Brown, 53, Eighth Street, Franklin, was arrested was arrested at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated June 20 alleging unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Brown was booked, processed and released on a $1,500 bond.

--Shannon Bourque, 48, Josephine Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. on a charge of simple battery. Bourque was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.

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