City, parish authorities report drug arrests

(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 and St. Mary deputies reported arrests on drug charges Wednesday and Thursday.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 78 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Steven Van Lindsey, 37, Patton Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:24 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone), possession of synthetic marijuana and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

--Keithen K. Humphrey, 35, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:05 p.m. Thursday on charges of aggravated assault, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone).

--Harold J. Edwards III, 23, Martin Luther King Boulevard, Jeanerette, was arrested at 9:58 a.m. Thursday on charges of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Linda Joyce Richard, 33, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:13 p.m. Thursday on a charge of improper supervision of a minor by a parent.

--Bianca North, 34, Jackson Street, Houma, was arrested at 4:29 a.m. Friday on two counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Elaina Nichole Ashmore, 24, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:39 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (16th Judicial District Court) and on a charge of resisting an officer.

--Jeremy Andrew Voisin, 37, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:18 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting).

--O'Brienn V. Humphrey, 34, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. Thursday on charges of simple battery and disturbing the peace (fighting).

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 22 complaints and made these arrests:

--Christopher Broussard, 37, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:49 p.m. Thursday on charges of no taillights, obstruction of justice and possession of marijuana. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Anthony John Pennison Jr., 52, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:11 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Jason Lee Young Jr., 28, Berwick, was arrested at 12:14 p.m. Thursday on a charge of felony probation violation. Bail has not been set at this time.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to two complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Ashley Dinger, 40, Bridge Road, Patterson, was arrested at 9:58 a.m. Thursday charges of maximum speed law and careless operation of a motor vehicle. Dinger was booked, processed and released on a $479 bond.

--Quade Duhon, 22, Sugar Creek Lane, New Iberia, was arrested at 4:17 p.m. Thursday on charges of maximum speed law and careless operation of a motor vehicle. Duhon was booked, processed, and released on a $531 bond.