Local agencies report drug arrests

(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.)

Berwick, Morgan City and Franklin police all reported drug arrests since Friday, including one alleging possession with intent to distribute.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests:

--Alex Galindo, 18, Champion Street, Gray, was arrested at 10:02 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I drug, unlawful sale or purchase of tobacco by person under 18 and a red light violation.

About 9:21 p.m. Saturday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after it was observed to disregard a red light. Officers made contact with the driver, Galindo. During the course of the stop, Galindo was found to be in possession of marijuana and various THC and nicotine vape products.

Through further investigation , it was learned that the marijuana and vapes were destined to be sold. Galindo was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.

--David Mire Jr., 20, Utah Street, Berwick, was arrested at 10:47 p.m. Saturday on charges of speeding 57 mph in a 45 mph zone and possession of marijuana (under 14 grams).

About 10:35 p.m. Saturday, officers in the area of La. 182 observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit of 45 mph. A traffic stop was conducted, and officers made contact with Mire.

During the course of the stop, an odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle and a search was conducted, and marijuana was located. Mire was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.

--Erick Gonzales, 24, 114th Street, Galliano, was arrested at 11:32 p.m. Saturday on charges of hit and run, failure to report an accident, careless operation of a motor vehicle and no driver’s license

About 11 p.m. Saturday, officers located a vehicle abandoned at La. 182. The vehicle had appeared to have been involved in a recent crash.

While investigating the matter, officers located and made contact Gonzales. While speaking with Gonzales, it was learned that he was involved in a crash while operating that vehicle, and left the scene without reporting the matter.

Gonzales was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked.

--Randall Crombie, 65, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:49 a.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

About 12:45 a.m. Sunday, officers made contact with a male subject who appeared to be in a highly intoxicated state and was stumbling in and out of the roadway. The subject was identified as Crombie, who was later placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.

--Wibray Dauntain, 29, Fourth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 4:12 p.m. Monday on a Berwick warrant alleging theft (under $1,000).

About 4:12 p.m. Monday, Dauntain was located at the Franklin Police Department. He was named in active warrants through the Berwick Police Department.

Officers traveled to Franklin and placed Dauntain under arrest. He was transported back to Berwick where he was booked on the outstanding warrant.

The warrant stems from a complaint in June 2021 in which a victim reported that Dauntain stole a cell phone. Through the course of the investigation, evidence was revealed linking him to the crime.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 55 calls for service and made this arrest:

--Dawn A. Landry, 48, Mayon Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:29 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a legend drug (buspirone).

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 31 complaints and made these arrests:

--Namus Curtis Rhine Jr., 33, Franklin, was arrested at 10:34 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of aggravated assault and simple criminal damage to property-. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Titus Cornelius Trimm, 38, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:01 p.m. Monday on a charge of battery of a dating partner and criminal damage to property. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Sabrina Ann Bellard, 35, Sulphur, was arrested at 5:25 p.m. Saturday on an MCPD warrant alleging failure to appear for a traffic citation. Bellard also held a Lake Charles warrant for failure to appear on charges of theft and resisting an officer by
giving false information. Bellard is being held for other agencies.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 32 complaints over the holiday weekend and made these arrests:

--Amanda Rudolph, 35, South Patout Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 9:25 p.m. Friday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court in Iberia Parish alleging failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended and improper supervision of a minor. Rudolph was booked, processed and transported to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office.

--Dominick Sheldon, 33, Samuel Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:30 a.m. Saturday on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle while suspended. Sheldon was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Jordan McDaniel, 29, Cypress Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:58 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine and driver must be licensed. McDaniel was additionally arrested on a warrant alleging probation violation. McDaniel was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Joseph Thomas III, 62, Myra Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:07 a.m. Saturday on a charge of simple battery. Thomas was booked, processed and held on a $2,000 bond.

--Gajan Reed, 37, Ash Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6:51 p.m. Sunday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of battery of a dating partner. Reed was booked, processed and held on a $568 bond.

--Dereke Guilbeau, 26, Hamm Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:50 p.m. Sunday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on the charge of reckless operation of an off-road vehicle. Guilbeau was additionally arrested on the charge of illegal carrying of a weapon. Guilbeau was booked, processed and released on a $1,313 bond.