Drug arrests reported by deputies, MCPD

(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.)

St. Mary deputies and Morgan City police reported two arrests on drug charges Wednesday.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 32 complaints and made these arrests:

--Trent Henry Duhon, 29, Patterson, was arrested at 9:23 p.m. Wednesday on charges of criminal trespass, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule III drug and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17.

Bail was set at $3,500.

--Ahmaric La'Eric Troy Smith, 24, Thibodaux, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession, distribution or sale of a legend drug without a prescription; reckless operation of a vehicle; operating a vehicle without a driver’s license on person; failing to secure registration; operating a vehicle with obstructed windshield or window view; expired motor vehicle inspection; and modification of exhaust system.

Bail was set at $2,775.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 55 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Jose Teran Valenzuela, 18, Louisa Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:54 a.m. Wednesday as a fugitive from the Nicholls State University Police Department.

--Ayana Ronaye Butler, 21, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:28 p.m. Wednesday on charges of child endangerment law, child desertion, possession of marijuana (first offense) and theft (under $1,000).

--Jeremiah Jawayne Wiltz, 37, 11th Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:54 p.m. Wednesday on charges of simple burglary and three counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

Franklin-3rd Ward
Marshal’s Office

Marshal Carla B. Weidenboerner reported this arrest:

--Leonard Paul , 31, Batiste Street, Baldwin, was arrested at 12:14 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of failure to appear on a charge of no driver’s license. Paul was booked, processed and held in the City Jail awaiting bond.

The arrest was made with the assistance of Baldwin Police Department. Weidenboerner thanked the Baldwin Police Department for the assistance.