Alcohol, drug offenses keep local police busy

(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 and Berwick police reported 11 arrests over the weekend on charges related to drug possession or alcohol abuse.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 115 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Kiet Dinh Huyng, 45, Greta Oaks Glen Drive, Houston, was arrested at 2:28 a.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense).

--Natosha Lynn Brinlee, 45, North Prairie Road, Centerville, was arrested 2:43 a.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Craig Oneal Robinson, 35, First Street, Morgan City, wa arrested at 8:45 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of cocaine and two counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Robinson Castro-Aquino, 44, Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:24 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft (under $1,000) and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Roshine Allen, 25, Gary Court, Terrytown, was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

--Roger Ivan Vasquez Flores, 29, La. 30 Prairieville, was arrested at 9:42 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle, no driver's license and resisting an officer.

--Terra Barrilleaux, 49, Lesley Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:43 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and urinating in public.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests

--Kevin Flores, 24, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:51 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage and no driver's license.

About 12:31 a.m. Saturday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after a lane violation was observed on U.S. 90. Officers made contact with the driver, Flores, and impairment was suspected.

Flores performed poorly on field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest. Flores was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he provided a breath sample of 0.067 g% BAC. Samples of Flores blood were also collected. Flores was the booked.

--Michael Mcintyre, 43, Franklin, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. Saturday on a St. Mary Parish warrant alleging criminal neglect of family.

About 10:21 p.m. Saturday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for improper equipment. The driver was identified as Mcintyre.

During the course of the stop, it was learned that Mcintyre had active warrants through the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. Mcintyre was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.

--Maria Ellis, 37, Baldwin, was arrested 2:03 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated, reckless operation and improper lane usage.

About 1:56 a.m. Sunday, while patrolling the area of U.S. 90, an officer observed a vehicle crossing over the center line, and operating in a reckless manner. A traffic stop was conducted, and officers made contact with Ellis.

During this time, Ellis showed obvious signs of impairment. Ellis was unable to perform field sobriety tests due to her condition and was placed under arrest. Ellis was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where a search warrant was obtained and blood samples were later collected pending toxicology. Ellis was booked.

--Rebecca Freer, 40, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:33 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of clonazepam, possession of a legend drug without a prescription and turn signals required.

About 11:30 p.m. Sunday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after it failed to signal on U.S. 90. The driver was identified as Freer.

While speaking with Freer, she consented to a search of the vehicle. During this time, clonazepam and other legend drugs were located. Freer was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where she was booked.

--Jesus Perez, 23, Berwick was arrested at 3:20 a.m. Monday on a charge of driving while intoxicated (second offense).

About 3:14 a.m. Monday, a vehicle was observed with its flashers on. Officers made contact with the driver, who was identified as Perez.

While speaking with Perez, impairment was detected. Perez performed poorly on field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest. Perez was transported to the Berwick Police Department where he provided a valid breath sample of 0.188g% BAC.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Brian J. Fitter, 41, Kelli Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 12:36 p.m. Friday on charges of domestic abuse battery, improper backing (with accident) and no insurance. Fitter is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Ratrnia R. Bean, 42, Ibert Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:37 a.m. Sunday on charges of reckless operation, speeding 83 mph in a 55 mph zone, and driving with a suspended, revoked or canceled license. Bean was released on a summons.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 83 complaints and made these arrests:

--Jason Glen Driskill, 51, Patterson, was arrested at 8:50 a.m. Friday on a warrant alleging theft. Driskill was released on a $1,500 bond.

--Shane Joseph Granger, 36, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:51 p.m. Friday on a charge of simple burglary. Bail was set at $15,000.

--Gabriel Brun Goulart, 41, Franklin, was arrested at 7:37 a.m. Sunday on a Franklin Police Department warrant alleging simple burglary and criminal trespassing. Goulart is being held for another agency.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 14 complaints over the last 72-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Hunter Boudreaux, 21, Bigler Street, Franklin, was arrested at 4:25 p.m. Saturday on charges of aggravated battery with medical attention and simple criminal damage to property. Boudreaux was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.