Felony theft, drug possession arrests reported in St. Mary

(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.)

Morgan City police reported a Monday arrest on a felony theft charge, while St. Mary deputies detained two people on drug charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 36 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Earle Blanco, 59, Leona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:16 a.m. Monday on a charge of theft ($5,000-$25,000).

--Andrea Sanches, 22, Kem Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:50 p.m. Monday on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated), littering and simple battery.

--Berin Reys Gabriel, 29, Kem Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:55 p.m. Monday on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and littering.

--Francisco Sebastian, 36, Kem Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:55 p.m. Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24 -hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 45 complaints and made these arrests:

--Preston Jamal Wade, 34, Amelia, was arrested at 8:35 p.m. Monday on charges of bicycle equipment required for night operation, possession of marijuana, resisting arrest or officer, and battery on a police officer.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Latricia Joyce Marquez, 31, Lafayette, was arrested at 10:19 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of marijuana. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Shannon Gail Wright, 34, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:59 p.m. Monday on a charge of theft. Wright also held two warrants for failure to appear on the charges of simple burglary and simple battery. Bail was set at $25,000.

--Dontrelle Derousselle, 27, Jeanerette, was arrested at 3:50 p.m. Monday on charges of improper equipment and violation of protective orders. Derousselle was released on a $10,250 bond.

Franklin

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

--Shamari Harris, 18, 12th Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:39 p.m. Monday on a charge of prohibition against use of tobacco in schools. Harris was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.