Drug arrests, including cocaine distribution charge, reported by area 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.)

Police agencies in St. Mary reported five drug-related arrests in the past week, including one for distribution of cocaine.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 171 calls for service over the last 96-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Paris Nicole Bias, 33, Orange Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:22 a.m. Thursday on a charge of distribution of cocaine, violation of a drug-free zone, resisting an officer, access device fraud and two counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Stafford Lee Robertson, 42, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1 a.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (16th Judicial District Court).

--Glenn Anthony Smith, 47, Boral Lane, Charenton, was arrested at 9:57 a.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Gary J. Ganaway, 34, Marshall Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:57 a.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Anthony John Pennison Jr., 52, La. 663, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:24 p.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Joshua Wayne Freeman, 51, Dantin Street, Raceland, was arrested at 2:56 p.m. Thursday on a charge of theft ($1,000-$5,000).

--Anderson Eugene Singleton, 58, 11th Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:56 p.m. Thursday on a charge of criminal damage to property.

--Omar Morales-Hernandez, 30, Wytchwood Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:15 p.m. Thursday on a charge of violation of a protective order.

--Richard Vining, 63, Nebraska Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:54 a.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.

--Courtney Jerome Smith, 35, Seventh Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:06 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of marijuana. (Released on summons.)

--Courtney Jerome Smith, 35, Seventh Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:49 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace.

--Natalina Barlar Perry, 34, Allison Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:41 a.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense).

--Dmarcus Deonte Holly, 28, Chennault Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:56 a.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (16th Judicial District Court).

--Chase Bertrand, 38, Joey Street, Patterson, was arrested at 4:10 p.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear for trail (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Dedrick Jamarr Gant Sr., 39, Live Oak Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:03 p.m. Saturday on a charge of remaining after forbidden.

--Cherie Lynn LeBoeuf, 54, Maple Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:12 a.m. Sunday on a charge of allowing alcohol consumption in parking lot. (Released on summons.)

--Bray LaFleur, 23 Lajaune Court, Morgan City, was arrested on at 9:39 a.m. Sunday on a charge of simple battery.

--Jacob Martin May, 35, La. 965, St. Francisville, was arrested 2:31 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Released on summons.)

Berwick

Chief David Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:

--Dex Clements, 37, Berwick was arrested at 9:52 a.m. July 17 on a charge of unlawful presence of a sex offender.

In July, the Berwick Police Department began receiving complaints of a registered sex offender living and being present near a prohibited area, which is a school. An investigation was conducted and learned that Clements was the suspect in the matter.

It was learned that Clements is a convicted sex offender for a Tier 1 offense, which requires him to register yearly and prohibits him from being near certain places. On July 17, officers observed Clements at a residence which was within 50 feet of a local school.

Officers made contact with Clements and placed him under arrest. Clements was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.

--Jamie Driskill, 34, Berwick, was arrested at 9:20 a.m. Thursday on charges of disturbing the peace and theft (under $1,000).

About 9:12 a.m. Thursday, the Berwick Police Department responded to a residence for a verbal disturbance. Officers made contact with Driskill and the complainant and learned that Driskill was present causing a disturbance.

It was also learned through the course of the investigation that Driskill had taken some money from the complainant while at the residence. Driskill was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where she was booked.

--Lance Terry, 40, Patterson, was arrested at 11:05 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of marijuana (14 grams).

About 10:43 p.m. Friday, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on U.S. 90 East. The vehicle’s speed was indicated to be 77 mph in a 55 mph zone.

A traffic stop was conducted, and officers made contact with Terry. An odor of marijuana was detected from the vehicle. During the course of the stop, Terry was found to be in possession of marijuana.

Terry was issued a citation for speeding and placed under arrest and released on a summons for the charge of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams).

--Carson Daigle, 18, Berwick, was arrested at 2:53 a.m. Saturday on a charge of underage driving while intoxicated and careless operation of a motor vehicle with crash.

About 2:28 a.m. Saturday, officers in the area of U.S. 90 observed what appeared to be a two-vehicle crash. Officers began to investigate the matter and made contact with Daigle.

During this time, it was learned that Daigle was distracted and crashed into a vehicle that was parked on the shoulder of the roadway. While speaking with Daigle, impairment was detected.

Daigle admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages Standardized field sobriety tests were conducted, and he performed poorly. Daigle was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he submitted a valid breath sample of 0.094G% BAC. Daigle was then booked.

--Chase Bertrand, 38, Patterson was arrested at 2:57 p.m. Saturday on a Morgan City warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of speeding.

At 2:43 p.m. Saturday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for speeding 76 mph n a 55 mph zone. Officers made contact with the driver, who was identified as Bertrand.

While speaking with Bertrand, it was learned that his driver’s license was suspended and that he had an active warrant through the Morgan City Police Department. Bertrand was issued a citation for speeding and placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked on the active warrant.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 96-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 164 complaints and made these arrests:

--Mindy Rochelle Gautreaux, 45, Houma, was arrested at 8:56 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on acharge of domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Arnelge Adalid Avila-Amador, 24, Amelia, was arrested at 2:04 p.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment) and false imprisonment Bail has been set at $10,000.

--Jeremiah Jacob Aucoin, 42, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:24 a.m. Sunday on charges of hit and run, driving under suspension, and vehicle entering highway from private road, driveway or alley. Bail was set at $2,500.

--Joshua Ray Segura, 32, Broussard, was arrested at 11:57 a.m. Sunday on a charge of violation of protective orders. Segura was released on a $3,000 bond.

--Margaret Marie Bergeron, 36, Amelia, was arrested at 1:08 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Claude James Hebert, 49, Baldwin, was arrested at 11:24 a.m. Thursday on a probation violation. Hebert was released on a $1,000 bond.

--Roger Andrew Valma, 42, Franklin, was arrested at 11:37 p.m. Friday on a charge of violation of protective orders. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Dustin Michael Lovell, 27, Franklin, was arrested at 2:28 a.m. Friday on charges of stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specific areas and driving while intoxicated. Bail has not been set at this time.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 17 complaints over the last 96-hour and made these arrests:

--Djuanielle Diggs, 38, Magnolia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6:56 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office on a charge of aggravated arson. Diggs was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Richard Randall, 58, Morris Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:24 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of two headlights required and driver must be licensed. Randall was booked, processed and held on a $328 bond.

--Myles Roberson, 25, Georgetown Road, Franklin, was arrested at 8:50 a.m. Sunday on charges of speed zone limits and reckless operation of a vehicle. Roberson was booked, processed and released on a $524 bond.