Eight arrests include drug, weapon, theft charges

(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 law enforcement agencies reported eight arrests Tuesday and early Wednesday, including charges of stolen firearms, theft and drug possession.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 59 complaints and made these arrests:

--Ryan Kemp, 41, Morgan City, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, general speed law, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, driving on right side of road and illegal possession of stolen firearms.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Danayre Elizabeth Smith, 30, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:21 p.m. Tuesday on three warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of criminal trespassing, resisting an officer and simple battery. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Devin Michael Leblanc, 24, Berwick, was arrested at 1:37 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging neglect of family. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Cory James Leblanc, 44, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of f violation of protective orders. Bail has not been set at this time.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 45 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Melvin Sylvester, 46, Short Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:01 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft (less than $1,000).

--Frank Johnson, 59, Maine Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:09 p.m. Tuesday on charges of remaining where forbidden and resisting an officer.

--Jason Alfred, 48, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:34 p.m. Tuesday on charges of criminal damage to property and criminal trespass.

Franklin

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

--Djuanielle Diggs, 39, Magnolia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:37 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on the charge of disturbing the peace. Diggs was additionally arrested on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on the charges of disturbing the peace (appearing in an intoxicated condition) and resisting an officer. Diggs was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at time of press release.