Local authorities make arrests on assault, battery 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.)

Authorities across St. Mary reported arrests on assault or battery charges in the last week.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Indiana Brown, 22, Barrow Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:16 p.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.

--Dayshawn Short, 41, Jupitar Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:48 a.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Lacy LaPoint, 32, Karen Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:14 p.m. Friday on a charge of violation of a protective order.

--Eric Gaskins, 55, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:27 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace and self-mutilation by a prisoner.

--Tyrone Thomas, 61, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:59 p.m. Thursday on three counts of failure to appear to pay fines (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Christopher Williford Jr., 41, Francis Street, Amelia, was arrested at 10:32 a.m. April 8 on a probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Logan Francois, 29, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:07 a.m. April 8 on a charge of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams). (Released on summons.)

--Trae Loustalot, 19, Leo Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. April 8 as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Marlan Francis, 22, Everett Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:53 p.m. April 8 on a charge of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams). (Released on summons.)

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Caden Cameron Savoid Howard, 18, Lafayette, was arrested at 3:35 p.m. Saturday on charges of second-degree battery, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and unlawful distribution of sample tobacco products. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Preston Jamal Wade, 36, Amelia, was arrested at 8:39 p.m. April 8 on charges of simple assault, possession of marijuana, resisting arrest or officer, and obstruction of justice (tampering).

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Jada Lei Williams, 24, Berwick, was arrested at 3:05 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft and prohibited acts. Williams was released on a $4,000 bond.

--Zackery Dane Johnson, 40, Morgan City, was arrested at 4 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft and resisting arrest or officer. Bail was set at $7,500.

--Bonifacio Tan-Awon, 67, Pearland, Texas, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Saturday on charges of hit and run, driving while intoxicated, and driving on roadway laned for traffic. Bail was set at $3,750.

--Shawn Michael Barabin, 40, Jeanerette, was arrested at 8:58 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving on roadway laned for traffic, turning movements and required signals, reckless operation (no accident), driving while intoxicated, no headlights, open container, driver must be licensed, cellphone use while driving, general speed law, and aggravated obstruction of highway.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Calum Paul Landry, 28, Chauvin, was arrested at 12:47 a.m. Sunday on charges of drag racing, racing on public roads and driving while intoxicated. Landry was released on a $3,000 bond.

--Lorenzo Paul Harris, 40, Baldwin, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Sunday on a charge of simple criminal damage to property. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Shauntell Nicole Hartegen, 42, Amelia, was arrested at 1:56 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging access device fraud and exploitation of the infirmed. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Ricky Devon Hamilton, 38, Franklin, was arrested at 11:49 a.m. April 8 on four warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle license is revoked, suspended, or canceled; failure to stop or yield at a stop sign; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; speeding; and unlawful use of a driver’s license. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Galen Wayne Ford, 33, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:50 p.m. April 8, on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Ford was released on a paid fine of $1,950.22.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--SaraKeisha Dugar, 33, Patterson, was arrested at 9:16 p.m. Sunday on charges of criminal trespass, simple battery and disturbing the peace (fighting). Dugar was released on a $1,000 bond.

--Kevin Merritt, 31, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:17 p.m. Friday on charges of expired license plate and possession of marijuana. Merritt was released to appear in Mayor's Court.

--Kenneth Washington Jr., 29, Patterson, was arrested at 9:22 p.m. Saturday on Patterson Police Department warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of expired license plate, stop sign violation and two counts of driving under suspension. Washington was released on a $1,766 bond.

--Gerald Sophus, 36, Franklin, was arrested at 2:17 a.m. Saturday on a charge of driving under suspension. Sophus was released to appear in Mayor's Court.

--Elaina Ashmore, 26, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:59 p.m. Saturday on charges of failure to yield (with accident) and driving under suspension. Ashmore was released to appear in Mayor's Court.

--Samira Carter, 18, Houston, was arrested at 2 p.m. Sunday on charges of speeding over 25 mph and reckless operation (no accident). Carter was released on a $701 bond.

--Rome Harris, 19, Katy, Texas, was arrested at 2 p.m. Sunday on charges of speeding over 25 mph and reckless operation (no accident). Harris was released on a $701 bond.

--Logan Parker, 28, Franklin, was arrested at 12:16 a.m. Monday on charges of expired motor vehicle inspection, illegal window tint and driving under suspension. Parker was released to appear in Mayor's Court.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Kamaya Joseph, 32, Apple Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:08 p.m. April 8 on a charge of simple battery. Joseph was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.

--Kemone Darby, 18, Orange Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:08 p.m. April 8 on charges of simple battery and aggravated second-degree battery. Darby was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Troy Jenkins, 58, Eagle Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:26 a.m. Thursday on a warrant for the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging nonsupport of parent. Jenkins was booked, processed and transported to the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Shane King, 49, Tyler Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. Thursday on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. King was booked, processed and released on a $2,500.

--Semaj Douglas, 20, Gum Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:59 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court for failure to appear on a charge of stop signs, and on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of simple battery. Douglas was additionally arrested on two counts of resisting an officer. Douglas was booked, processed and released on a $9,273 bond.

--Diane Darby, 47, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 8:57 a.m. Sunday on charges of simple battery and resisting an officer. Darby was booked, processed and released on a $5,000 bond.

--Debra Mack, 69, Anderson Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:08 p.m. Sunday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of careless operation, and on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of violation of notices for animals at large. Mack was booked, processed and held on an $863 bond.