3 drug arrests reported by Morgan City police

(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 reported three drug possession arrests Tuesday on charges that involved cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 41 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Larry Wayne Zeigler, 67, Pineville, was arrested at 10:49 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Brandon Leigh Boudreaux, 37, Susan Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:49 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone).

--Gary M. Nicar II, 47, Elk Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:49 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone).
--Tanya Monique Perez, 42, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:42 p.m. Tuesday on charges of theft (under $1,000) and contempt of court (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Jacob Fabian Gil, 37, Kimberly Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday on charges of failure to pay fine and probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--David Alexander Lopez, 47, Elk Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:21 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests:

--Jeremiah Owens, 36, Second Street, Berwick, was arrested at 4:33 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense), hit-and-run driving, possession of marijuana (under 14 grams), open container and no driver’s license.

About 4:18 p.m. Tuesday, the Berwick Police Department received a call about a hit and run that occurred in the area of the Third Street. Officers responded and were given a description of the suspect vehicle.

The vehicle was located. Officers made contact with the driver, who was identified as Owens. Owens showed signs of impairment, and an odor of marijuana was detected. A search of the vehicle was conducted and marijuana and open alcoholic containers were located.

Owens performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. Owens was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he provided a breath sample of 0.000G% BAC. Samples of Owens’ blood and urine were also collected. Owens was then booked.

--Courtney Smith, 34, Four Street, Berwick, was arrested at 1:29 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.

About 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, the Berwick Police Department received a call of a disturbance at a residence on Fourth Street. Officers spoke with witnesses and learned that a battery was committed on a female victim during an altercation.

The suspect was identified as Smith, who witnesses stated left the area. Officers located Smith a short time later and spoke with him regarding the incident. During this time, Smith admitted to committing the battery on the female victim.

Smith was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to seven complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Shontranice McDaniel, 28, Robertson Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated May 27 alleging simple battery. McDaniel was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.