Berwick police: Crack cocaine found in stop was destined for sale

(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.)

A Berwick man whose vehicle was stopped Saturday is accused of possessing crack cocaine destined for sale.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported this arrest:

--Verelyn Cannon, 65, Berwick, was arrested at 11:19 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, transactions involving drug proceeds and turn signals required.

About 10:48 p.m. Saturday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after a traffic violation was observed. Officers made contact with the driver, who was identified as Cannon.

Through the course of the stop, Cannon was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and U.S. currency. It was learned through further evidence that the crack cocaine was destined to be sold and the currency was derived from the sales of illegal narcotics.

Cannon was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the above charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 135 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Joshua J. Jones, 37, East Stephensville Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 1 p.m. Saturday on a charge of self-mutilation by a prisoner.

--Jose Torres-Garcia, 59, Chennault Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:42 p.m. Saturday on charges of stop signs and yield signs, driver must be licensed and reckless operation of a vehicle.

--Santiago Hernandez-Saldana, 23, Georgetown Drive, Metairie, was arrested at 11:14 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (drunkenness).

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Trea L. Loustalot, 17, Leo Drive, Patterson, was arrested Saturday on charges of unlawful possession of tobacco by person under 21 and criminal trespass. Loustalot is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 10 complaints over the weekend and made these arrests:

--Beau Bush, 37, Oakdale Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:41 a.m. Saturday on a warrant for Chitimacha Tribal Police Department alleging simple battery and theft. Bush was additionally arrested on a warrant for the Fountain County Sheriff’s Office alleging violation of probation. Bush was booked, processed and held on a $3,000 bond.

--Malik Johnson, 29, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 10:01 p.m. Saturday on warrants for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of theft. Johnson was booked, processed and released on a $711 bond.

--Sean Nathan, 53, Admiral Doyle Drive, Jeanerette, was arrested at 3:44 a.m. Monday on a warrant for the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging failure to appear on charges of driving under suspension and no insurance. Nathan was booked, processed and held on a $1,500 bond.

--Renardo Gray, 46, Baker Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at 3:57 a.m. Monday on a warrant for Jeanerette City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of stop sign and driving under suspension. Gray was booked, processed and held on a $500 bond.