Juvenile arrested on attempted murder counts; nine arrested on drug 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.)

Franklin police arrested a juvenile on five counts of attempted murder after a Friday incident, while agencies across the region reported nine arrests on drug possession or paraphernalia charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Jeremie Martin Paul Jr., 34, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:49 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of hydrocodone, domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse (child endangerment law), remaining where forbidden, resisting an office and interfering with emergency communication.

--Leonard Allen, 58, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at midnight Friday on charges of possession of cocaine, failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court, resisting an officer and improper equipment on bicycle.

--Zacolby Lionel Granger, 32, Leona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:21 a.m. Sunday on a charge of failure to pay fines (6th Ward Morgan City Court) and possession of marijuana (first offense).

--Lucille Gusman Rodriguez, 44, Franklin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:49 p.m. Friday on a charge of simple assault.

--Aaron Jason Benson, 52, First Street, Lockport, was arrested at 8:16 p.m. Friday as a fugitive from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department.

--Frank James Rock Jr., 37, Andrew Street, Patterson, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. Saturday on charges of urinating in public and disturbing the peace.

--Wynesha Deasia Webb, 21, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:37 p.m. Sunday on charges of battery on an officer and failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Lawrence Sauce, 62, Franklin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.

--Courtney Mercier, 31, Roderick Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:24 a.m. Dec. 31 on charges of disturbing the peace and two counts of simple battery of the infirm.

--Timothy Mercier, 25, Roderick Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:26 a.m. Dec. 31 on charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle and aggravated obstruction of a highway.

--Gannon Troy Broussard Jr., 34, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:58 a.m. Sunday on a charge of theft (under $1,000).

--James Orell Gunn, 48, Main Street, Houma, was arrested at 10 a.m. Jan. 1 as a fugitive of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Department.

--Georgeanna J. Sweetser, 57, Seventh Street, Morgan City, was arrested 12:44 a.m. Jan. 1 on two counts of failure to appear to pay fines.

--Kimiya Marie Joseph, 31, Apple Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:15 a.m. Jan. 1 as a fugitive from the Franklin Police Department.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Jude Robert Boudreaux, 26, Charenton, was arrested at 2:13 p.m. Thursday on charges of view outward and inward of window, expired license place, no insurance, possession of marijuana, operating a vehicle under suspension, brake lights required, possession of drug paraphernalia, and expired or no inspection sticker.

Boudreaux was released on a $4,250 bond.

--Aaron Terdell Joseph, 33, Franklin, was arrested at 2:32 p.m. Dec. 29 on charges of turning movements and required signals, possession of Schedule I drugs, possession of Schedule II drugs, possession of a legend drug without a prescription, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Cedric Dwayne Sapp, 30, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:22 a.m. Dec. 28 on charges of simple burglary, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bail was set at $16,500.

--Matthew Batiste, 66, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:06 a.m. Dec. 27 on charges of view outward and inward of window, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Batiste was released on a $3,750 bond.

--Corey Michael Stevens, 38, Berwick, was arrested at 9:33 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of fentanyl. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Steve Michael Scully Sr., 58, Patterson, was arrested at 1:37 a.m. Dec. 31 on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of no seat belt and operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled. Bail was set at $2,500.

--Lilvillier James Narcisse, 37, Lafayette, was arrested at 10:46 p.m. Dec. 30 on a warrant alleging cyberstalking and violation of protective orders. Bail was set at $70,000.

--Joshua Kelly, 50, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 10:38 p.m. Dec. 31 on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated). Kelly was released on a $1,000 bond.

--Anthony Devonte' Bowie, 29, Charenton, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. Dec. 31 on a charge of violation of protective orders. Bail was set at $2,500.

--Travis Anthony Billiot, 49, Franklin, was arrested at 2:03 a.m. Dec. 30 on charges of sexual battery (rubbing touching) and terrorizing. Bail was set at $31,500.

Joseph was released on an $18,750 bond.

--Bobby D'Angelo Jackson, 37, Franklin, was arrested at 10:13 p.m. Dec. 28 on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated). Bail was set at $750.

--Shawn Paul Boudreaux, 45, Centerville, was arrested at 4:28 p.m. Dec. 28 on charges of criminal trespass and entry or remaining on premises after being forbidden.

Boudreaux was released on a $1,500 bond.

--Roy Lee Clements, 65, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. Dec. 31 on charges of theft and damage to property with intent to defraud. Bail was set at $8,000.

--Shelby Rae Lee, 41, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 3:20 p.m. Dec. 31 on charges of theft, damage to property with intent to defraud, and violation of protective orders. Bail was set at $13,000.

--Justin Earl Stratton, 35, Franklin, was arrested at 8:02 p.m. Dec. 28 on a charge of simple battery. Stratton was released on a $1,500 bond.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Juvenile was arrested at 8:41 p.m. Saturday on a warrant from an incident that occurred on Friday on five counts of attempted second-degree murder, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, and two counts of aggravated damage to property.

--Derrick Jackson, 38, La. 318, Jeanerette, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Dec. 31 on a warrant for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging turning movements and required signals, reckless operation of a vehicle, resisting an officer, possession of hydrocodone and possession of Xanax. Jackson was additionally arrested on a warrant for 16th Judicial
District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family, and on warrants for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of driver must be licensed, speeding and stop signs. Jackson was booked, processed and held on a $21,712.23 bond.

--Sasha Johnson, 28, Lee Charles Street, Franklin, was arrested at 8:41 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of simple battery, and a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on the charges of improper use of registration, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license and operating a vehicle while license is suspended. Johnson was booked, processed and held on a $3,368 bond.

--Kendrick Madison, 47, 10th Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Madison was booked, processed and held on an $11,052.01 bond.

--Jayla Davis, 33, James Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:24 a.m. Monday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding, switched license plate, no insurance and driving under suspension. Davis was additionally arrested on charges of speeding, driving under suspension, no vehicle registration and switched license plate. Davis was booked, processed, and held on a $2,438 bond.

--Juvenile was arrested at 3:47 p.m. Dec. 30 on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting).

--Dezzie Shavers, 67, Third Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:01 p.m. Dec. 30 on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of obstruction to driver’s view, driving under suspension and switched license plate. Shavers was additionally arrested on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle while license is suspended and improper turn. Shavers was booked, processed and released on a $913 bond.

--Shenique Jones, 42, Mitchell St., Franklin, was arrested at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxication) and disturbing the peace (language). Jones was booked, processed and released on a $2,000.bond.

--Kimiya Joseph, 31, Apple Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:34 p.m. Dec. 31 on warrants for 6th Ward Morgan City Court City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of driver must be licensed, no insurance and red light violation. Joseph was booked, processed and transported to the Morgan City Police Department.

--Demetrius Perro, 38, Becnel Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. Dec. 31 on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of contempt of court. Perro was booked, processed and released on a $50 bond.

--Ray Granger, 37, Caffery Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:46 a.m. Thursday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of leash law violation. Granger was booked, processed and held on a $258 bond.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Brandon E. Harris, 40, Frank Lane, Belle Rose, was arrested Dec. 31 on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and probation-parole violation. He was also arrested on warrants alleging hit-and-run driving and no driver’s license.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed an individual now identified as Harris in the 100 block of Frank Lane. The deputy was aware that outstanding warrants existed for the arrest of Harris related to a traffic incident in the Belle Rose area in September 2024. The deputy arrested Harris.

In the process of arresting Harris, the deputy requested consent to search Harris’ vehicle after Harris acted suspiciously. Harris consented to the search and as a result of that search, deputies seized drug paraphernalia and a quantity of marijuana.

Harris was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.