Jeanerette man arrested in Sorrel-area shooting

(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.)

A Jeanerette man faces an attempted murder charge in an April shooting near Sorrel, the St. Mary Sheriff’s Office said.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 33 complaints and made these arrests:

--Javon Joseph Robertson, 22, Jeanerette, was arrested at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities.

On April 23, a detective with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office was contacted about a shooting that occurred on Desonier Road in the Sorrell area. The residence had been struck by gunfire.

Detectives opened an investigation and found evidence of gunfire on the home and around the property, along with video evidence from the area. Through the course of the investigation, Robertson was developed as a suspect in the incident.

A warrant was obtained for Robertson's arrest. On Tuesday, contact was made with Robertson at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center, where he was already being held on charges related to a separate incident.

Robertson was arrested on the additional charges and remains incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Bond for these charges was set at $575,000.

The SMPSO Investigations Division thanked the Baldwin Police Department and the Jeanerette Police Department for their assistance in this case. The investigation continues.

--Tom Nguyen, 68, Amelia, was arrested at 7:39 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging soliciting for prostitutes. Nguyen was released on a $500 bond.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:

--David Cohn, 67, River Ridge, was arrested at 12:52 a.m. Sunday on charges of careless operation of a motor vehicle, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--David White, 68, Berwick, was arrested at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday on outstanding warrants alleging domestic abuse battery (strangulation), false imprisonment, interfering with emergency communication and simple criminal damage to property.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 25 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Brooks Mitchell, 57, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft (under $1,000) and as a fugitive from the New Orleans Police Department.

Franklin

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

--Carl Joseph, 31, Curtis Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of remaining where forbidden. Joseph was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.