Drug, assault, battery arrests reported in region

(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.)

Law enforcement agencies across the region reported nine drug-related arrests this week along with four more for assault or battery.

Berwick

Chief JP Henry reported these arrests:

--Brian Henry Henderson, 42, Berwick, was arrested at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of a drug-free zone (church), paroled violation, license plate light required and turn signals required.

On Tuesday evening, officers with the Berwick Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Utah Street after observing a traffic violation.

The driver identified Henderson and was immediately taken into custody due to an active warrant for a parole violation.

During the course of the traffic stop, officers received assistance from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division. A search of the vehicle was conducted, during which officers located a small amount of methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia.

As the investigation continued, officers obtained further evidence that led to the securing of a search warrant for Henderson’s residence. Upon executing the warrant, investigators located about 7 ounces of methamphetamine, along with additional items of evidence indicating the narcotics were intended for sale. Officers also located suspected fentanyl at the residence.

Henderson was later transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked into the Berwick Jail.

The investigation remains ongoing.

--Bryan Miller, 17, Second Street, Berwick, was arrested at 9:24 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and bicycle lights required for night operation.

--Kaleb Cage, 24, Hampton, Georgia, was arrested at 12:03 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana (over 14 grams) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Jose Juan Almarez Sanchez, 32, Seventh Street, Berwick, was arrested at 6:46 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.

Sanchez remains incarcerated waiting bond. It was also learned that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer on Sanchez.

--Zachary Frentz, 17, Berwick, was arrested at 5:41 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft, criminal trespass and possession of tobacco products by a person under 21 (vape).

The arrest followed a complaint about a bicycle theft.

--Thomas Thompson, 52, Berwick, was arrested at 12:07 a.m. Thursday on Morgan City Police Department warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of criminal trespass and theft, failure to appear on charges of improper lane usage and contempt of court.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 48-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 130 complaints and made these arrests:

--Daniel Smith, 39, Gibson, was arrested at 10:06 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no passing zones, traffic control signals and driving under suspension.

Smith was also named in a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of speeding, operating a vehicle with no proof of insurance, and operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled. Bail has been set at $6,500.

--Travis Mack, 46, Franklin, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 12:14 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamines and traffic laws applied to persons riding bicycles. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Janai Denea Bruno, 20, Lafayette, was arrested 10:31 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driver must be licensed, open container, possession of marijuana, possession of Schedule IV drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--King George Alexander Charles Sr., 65, Jeanerette, was arrested at 10:38 a.m. Monday on a warrant alleging aggravated assault. Charles was released on bond.

--Shenique A. Jones, 43, Franklin, was arrested at 2:58 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging simple battery.

Jones was released on a $2,500 bond.

--Julien Christian Lee, 24, New Orleans, was arrested at 11:06 a.m. Tuesday on a New Orleans Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of simple burglary. Lee is being held for another agency.

--Allen Charles Jr., 56, Lafayette, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 10:01 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for criminal neglect of family. Bail has not been set at $4700.55.

--Drake Roland Businelle, 30, Franklin, was arrested at 12:06 p.m. Monday on charges of stalking, expired driver’s license, no headlights and false communications with intent to cause an emergency response.

Businelle was released on a $4,000 bond.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reports that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 84 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Devin Metrejean, 32, Montana Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driver must be licensed and no vehicle registration.

--Trent Duhon, 31, St. Luke Street, Patterson, was arrested at 11:24 a.m. Tuesday on charges of failure to appear to pay fine and failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Sarah Scott, 43, Walnut Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:34 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of violation of a protective order.

--Devon Morvant, 36, Frances Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:23 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated, open container and improper lane usage.

--Lucas Lang, 37, Timothy Street, Pierre Part, was arrested at 3:06 a.m. Wednesday on charges of driving while intoxicated, careless operation and driving under suspension.

--Charlie Covington, 68, Bowman Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:30 p.m. Monday, on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Miguel Zaleta Jr., 20, Ditch Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:37 p.m. Monday on charges of maximum speed limit and driver must be licensed. (Released on summons.)

--Shawn Scully, 51, Yellow Bayou Road, Franklin, was arrested at 6:20 p.m. Monday on charges of hit and run, two counts of failure to appear and failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Reandra Taylor, 38, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:47 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for another jurisdiction alleging aggravated battery and simple criminal damage to property. Taylor is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Fashun R. Taylor, 17, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:57 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for another jurisdiction alleging simple battery. Taylor is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 10 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Irving Phillips Jr., 40, Lee Charles Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:38 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of resisting an officer, and on a warrant for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging forgery, false statements and false or altered documents. Phillips was additionally arrested on the charge of resisting an officer. Phillips was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

--Tonya Jean Conner, 44, Shell Beach Road, Pierre Part, was arrested Monday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, temporary registration plate altered or expired, and illegal window tint.

Narcotics agents conducting an investigation established probable cause sufficient to apply for a search warrant to search a home located on Shell Beach Road in Pierre Part. That home was being occupied by Conner.

On Monday afternoon, deputies located Conner while she was driving on Shell Beach Road. Conner was returned to the Shell Beach Road address, at which time narcotics agents executed the search warrant.

During that search, agents seized methamphetamine, marijuana and assorted drug paraphernalia.

Conner was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention. She remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

--Michael Warren Federer Jr., 35, West Second Street, Morgan City, was arrested Tuesday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding 89 mph in a 70 mph zone and driving under a suspended driver’s license.

The charges arise from a traffic stop on U.S. 90 in Bayou L’Ourse.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed a westbound vehicle on U.S. 90 commit a traffic violation and executed a stop of that vehicle and made contact with the driver now identified as Federer Jr.

The deputy engaged Federer in an interview. During the investigative stop, the deputy determined that Federer was driving under a suspended driver’s license. At the conclusion of the driver interview, the deputy believed additional investigation was warranted.

The deputy requested and was granted consent to search the vehicle. During the search process, a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and assorted drug paraphernalia and was seized.

Federer was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.