Local agencies make 10 arrests 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.)

Morgan City police, Franklin police and St. Mary deputies reported 10 drug possession arrests in the last week:

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Brealin Francis, 20, Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:54 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense), possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of tobacco by a person under 21. (Released on summons).

--Abraham Williams, 30, 27th Street, Kenner, was arrested at 8:17 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Released on summons.)

--Patrick Garrett Gaudet, 63, Stephensville Road, Stephensville, was arrested at 9:39 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane usage.

--Mason Daniel Oliver, 24, Sun Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:53 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana (first offense), driving under suspension and switched license plate.

--Brennon Norton Skinner, 32, Grace Street, Amelia, was arrested at 10:02 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana (less than 14 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension and probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Christopher John Landry, 47, Francis Street, Berwick, was arrested at 4:01 p.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Landon Ray Acosta, 21, Levee Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:15 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Alyssa Louise Ashmore, 34, Front Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:41 p.m. Saturday as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Chris James Boudreaux, 57, Catherine Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:56 p.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fines (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Jayden Dru Perez, 20, Barrow Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:46 p.m. Sunday on charges of criminal trespass and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Frank James Rock Jr., 37, Andrew Street, Patterson, was arrested at 2:51 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Jacob Plaisance, 40, Cedar Crest Court, Lafayette, was arrested at 4:33 p.m. Thursday on a charge of simple criminal damage of property.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Jody Cubbage Jr., 48, Bayou Vista, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 11:15 p.m. Dec. 18 on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Xanax, possession of Clonazepam and possession of marijuana.

Bail has been set at $110,000.

--Jeanne Pisani, 66, Bayou Vista, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 11:15 p.m. Dec. 18 on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Xanax, possession of clonazepam and transactions involving drug proceeds.

Bail has been set at $110,000.

--Kacey Pojar, 39, Bayou Vista, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 11:15 p.m. Dec. 18 on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Xanax, possession of clonazepam and possession of marijuana.

--Gilbert Isrel Robert Harrison III, 37, New Iberia, was arrested at 6:25 p.m. Dec. 18 on three warrants for failure to appear on charges of possession of MDMA, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, obstruction of justice (tampering), domestic abuse battery, and entry on or remaining in places after being forbidden

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Adrian Villegas, 27, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Dec. 18 on a charge of identity theft. has not been set at this time.

Bail has been set at $110,000.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Brian J. Wesley, 49, Taft Street, Patterson, was arrested at 9:14 p.m. Dec. 18 on charges of headlights required on bike and resisting arrest or officer. Wesley is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $692.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Craig Michael Free, 38, River Road, Berwick, was booked Friday on a Louisiana Department of Corrections detainer alleging probation nor parole violation.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office received a warrant for the arrest of Free and entered Free as a wanted person in the state crime database.

On Thursday, Free was arrested by the Gonzales Police Department. On Friday, Free was released to the custody of the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Free was ordered held without bond.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Dashunn Hardickman, 34, Saturn Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:20 p.m. Sunday on a warrant dated Sept. 29, 2020, alleging simple assault, remaining where forbidden and disturbing the peace, and on a warrant dated October 9, 2022, for resisting an officer.

Hardickman was additionally arrested on charges of possession of a firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, two counts of resisting an officer with force and resisting an officer.

Hardickman was booked, processed and held on a $45,000 bond.

--Anthony Madison, 39, Robert Street, Franklin, was arrested at 4:55 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.

Madison was booked, processed and held on a $4,000 bond.

--Kerry Davis, Jr., 33, Lotus Lane, Broussard, was arrested at 2:30 a.m. Saturday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of possession of a legend drug without a prescription, and a warrant for probation violation. Davis was booked, processed and released to appear in 16th Judicial District Court.

--Ian Duhon, 17, Cane Road, Franklin, was arrested at 6:08 p.m. Friday on a charge of criminal mischief. Duhon was booked, processed and released on a $368 bond.

--Juston Welsh, 42, Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, was arrested at 10:35 p.m. Friday on warrants for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on charges of simple criminal damage to property, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license and failure to stop at a stop sign. Welsh was booked, processed and released on a $2,900 bond.

--Ladaisha Welsh, 34, Cypremort Road, Jeanerette, was arrested at 4:57 a.m. Sunday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of hit-and-run driving. Welsh was booked, processed and held on a $500 bond.

--Andre Galarza, 42, Oakdale Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:04 a.m. Sunday on charges of altered vehicle identification, switched license plate and possession of a stolen vehicle. Galarza was booked, processed and held on a $16,000 bond.

--Matthew Blanks, 43, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:50 p.m. Thursday on a warrant dated Dec. 13 alleging violation of protective orders and telephone harassment. Blanks was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Kyran Wingate, 19, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:32 p.m. on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of speeding. Wingate was booked, processed and held on a $373.00 bond.