Drug, rape arrests reported

(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 arrests on drug charges late last week, including one accompanied by domestic and weapons charges.

Assumption deputies reported an arrest on a first-degree rape charge involving a juvenile victim.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Travis Theopolis Sophus, 40, Franklin, was arrested at 1:37 p.m. Thursday by the Narcotics Section on three warrants alleging battery of a dating partner, window tint violation, possession of Schedule I drugs, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of domestic violence battery, and possession of a firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies.

--Amanda Gail Soudelier, 47, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:31 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV drugs and introduction of contraband into a penal institution. Bail was set at $8,000.
:Bail has not been set at this time.

--Luke Anthony Gros, 19, Franklin, was arrested at 11:59 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for charges of reckless operation of a vehicle, stalking and possession of marijuana. Bail was set at $12,500.

--Ally Elizabeth Inez Stansbury, 20, Patterson, was arrested at 10:43 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for a charge of speeding. Stansbury was released on a $500 bond.

--Wilson Elias Oviedo Buezo, 28, Amelia, was arrested at 6:27 p.m. Sunday on a charge of open container. Buezo was released on a $500 bond.

--Kendrick Matthews, 34, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:24 p.m. Saturday on a Michigan warrant for a charge of wire fraud (illegal posting of messages). Matthews is being held for another agency.

--Nery Oswaldo Corado Ordonez, 33, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 12:21 a.m. Sunday on a charge simple battery. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Hailee Renee Henslee, 34, Franklin, was arrested at 1:09 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to yield right of way and operating a vehicle while license is suspended. Bail has not been set at this time.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Ryan Chico Taylor, 47, Everett Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:12 p.m. Friday on charges of disturbing the peace (language) and resisting an officer.

--Shawn M. Stevenson, 47, Bayou Black Road, Gibson, was arrested at 9:16 a.m. Friday on charges of hit and run and improper lane usage.

--Isaac Alanis-Olvera, 40, La. 182, Patterson, was at 9:31 p.m. Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a vehicle and resisting an officer by flight.

--Jacob Fabian Gil, 39, Kimberly Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:55 a.m. Saturday on two counts of violation of probation and a charge of failure to appear to pay fines (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Aldwin Renee Cox, 59, Union Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:40 a.m. Saturday on charges of disturbing the peace (drunkenness) and open container.

--Lorenzo Paul Harris, 39, Henkle Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at midnight Sunday on six counts of failure to pay fines (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Kenneth Washington Jr., 27, Mike Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 12:04 a.m. Sunday on charges of resisting an officer, failure to pay fine and failure to pay probation fee (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Angel Garcia, 24, Houston, was arrested at 2:15 a.m. Sunday on a charge of reckless operation of a vehicle.

--O'Brien Humphrey, 35, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:22 p.m. Sunday on charges of improper lane usage, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, three counts of illegal used of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17, and three counts of no child passenger restraint system.

--Brittany Businelle Kelly, 32, Felicia Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 2:18 p.m. Oct. 23 on charges of stalking, possession of marijuana (first offense), careless operation, driving under suspension and insurance required.

--Myles Anthony Morgan, 37, Front Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:58 a.m. Thursday on charges of criminal trespassing and resisting an officer.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Drew Michael Sparks, 32, Jean Street, Pierre Part, was arrested Oct. 23 on a charge of first-degree rape of a person under 13.

On Sept, 13, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint in the Pierre Part area in reference to alleged inappropriate sexual acts upon a juvenile under the age of 13.

A forensic interview of the victim was conducted, at which time Sparks was identified as the suspect who committed the rape upon the juvenile victim.

Through investigation, detectives secured additional evidence related to inappropriate sexual contact by Sparks upon the victim.

At the conclusion of the investigation, warrants were obtained for the arrest of Sparks for the crimes alleged.

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

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Kayla Smith, 30, Commercial Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:06 p.m. Oct. 23 on a warrant dated Oct. 17 alleging disturbing the peace (fighting). Smith was booked, processed and released on a $368 bond.

--Alpha Dolley, 36, Seventh Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:48 p.m. Friday on a charge of child desertion. Dolley was booked, processed and released on a $2,000 bond.

--Edward Delone, 51, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:37 p.m. Sunday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family, and on a warrant for 6th Ward Morgan City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of theft by shoplifting. Delone was booked, processed and held on a $7,125.50 bond.

--Kayla Smith, 30, Commercial Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:06 p.m. Oct. 23 on a warrant dated Oct. 17 alleging disturbing the peace (fighting). Smith was booked, processed and released on a $368 bond.

3rd Ward Marshal

Marshal Carla B. Weidenboerner reported this arrest:

--Mario Jamal Hector, 38, Ruthby Street, Houston, was arrested at 5:55 p.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of marijuana. Hector was released on summons to appear in the Franklin City/3rd Ward Court.