Children were victims in arrests by area police agencies

(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.)

Arrests involving charges of child endangerment, drug possession in the presence of juveniles and child desertion were reported Wednesday by Morgan City and Franklin police and St. Mary deputies.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 44 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Shon Michael Singleton, 29, Camille Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 8:56 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana, illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of juveniles, possession of drug paraphernalia and child restraint required.

--Dustin Michael Konieczka, 36, Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:49 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and child endangerment law.

--Sasha Millet Konieczka, 34, Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:49 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and child endangerment law.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 21 complaints and made these arrests:

--Mark Anthony Hilliard Sr., 40, Patterson, was arrested at 3:16 a.m. Thursday on a charge of domestic abuse (child endangerment law), violation of protective orders and domestic abuse battery (strangulation). Bail has not been set.

--Zackary Allen Miller, 35, Franklin, was arrested at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday on a Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office warrant alleging second-degree arson. Miller is being held for another agency.

--Laura Lynn Cutrera, 56, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:15 a.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail was set at $1,560.21.

--Jarell Joseph Collie, 32, Berwick, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear. Bail has not been set at this time.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported this arrest:

--Tahj Lewis, 19, New Orleans, was arrested at 8:02 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana (over 28 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding 63 mph in a 45 mph zone.

About 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after it was observed speeding 63 mph in a 45 mph zone. Officers made contact with Lewis, and during the course of the stop an odor of marijuana was detected.

Lewis admitted to having marijuana inside the vehicle. A search was conducted and over 28 grams of marijuana was located along with items of drug paraphernalia. Lewis 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 nine complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Frank Lewis, 59, Clay Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of child desertion. Lewis was booked, processed and released on a $1,000 bond.

--Jaydon Richard, 18, Lee Charles Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:36 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of violation of protective order. Richard was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Mercedes Williams, 20, Cypress Lane, Jeanerette, was arrested at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of possession of marijuana. Williams was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.