Berwick woman accused of harboring runaway

(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 woman was arrested Wednesday and accused of harboring a runaway juvenile.

Berwick

Chief David Leonard Sr. reported that the Berwick Police Department responded to 10 calls for service in the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Parish Latiolas, 30, Berwick, was arrested at 3:38 p.m. Wednesday on a Berwick warrant alleging contributing the delinquency of a juvenile.

The warrant stems from an incident on July 25 in which a runaway juvenile was located at a residence on Fourth Street in Berwick. After receiving information from the Morgan City Police Department regarding the juvenile’s whereabouts, Berwick police officers responded to the location and confirmed the presence of the juvenile.

The investigation revealed that Latiolais had knowingly allowed the juvenile to remain at her residence.

“The Berwick Police Department will not tolerate any adult who harbors a minor,” Leonard said. “Protecting the safety and well-being of our youth is a top priority, and individuals who interfere with that mission will be held accountable.”

St. Mary Parish

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 40 complaints and made these arrests:

--Clayton Joseph Johnson, 38, Franklin, was arrested at 7:16 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain offenses. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Joshua Mitchell Aucoin, 39, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 6:33 p.m. Wednesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of aggravated assault; resisting an officer; improper lane usage; failure to stop or yield at stop sign; no driver’s license on person; possession of marijuana; and operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled.

Aucoin was also named in a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding, driving under suspension and contempt of court.

Bail has not been set at this time.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 40 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Alvin Francois, 53, Guyther Street, Patterson, was arrested at 9:47 a.m. Wednesday on charges of remaining where forbidden.

--Carlton Cosey, 43, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday on three counts of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Jamie Scarbrough, 59, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:32 a.m. Thursday on a charge of remaining where forbidden.

--Damien Keller, 41, Saturn Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 5:02 a.m. Thursday as a fugitive from the Berwick Police Department.