Local authorities report six assault or battery 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.)

St. Mary deputies and Franklin police combined for six arrests on battery or assault charges over the weekend.

The deputies also arrested a Lafayette man accused of contractor fraud. And Morgan City police reported three arrests on remaining after forbidden charges.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 101 complaints and made these arrests:

--Victor Miguel Gonzales, 37, Berwick, was arrested at 1:28 a.m. Saturday on a charge of simple battery. Gonzales was released on a $2,000 bond.

--Yen Van Nguyen, 70, Franklin, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Saturday on charges of simple battery, disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling. Bail was set at $25,000.

--Kermit Joseph Leger Jr., 46, Lafayette, was arrested at 4:16 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging residential contractor fraud. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Terry Wilson, 53, Baldwin, was arrested at 8:38 p.m. Friday on a charge of violation of protective orders. Wilson was released on a $2,000 bond.

--Eroy Joseph Acosta Jr., 36, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 10:28 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of domestic abuse battery and domestic abuse child endangerment law. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Marlin Jose Martinez, 26, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:25 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated, reckless operation (with accident), hit and run, no driver’s license, failure to transfer title and open container.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 108 calls for service and made these arrests.

--Clarence Junifer, 64, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:06 a.m. Friday on a charge of remaining after being forbidden.

--Alvin J. Francois, 52, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:26 p.m. Friday on a charge of remaining after being forbidden.

--Dylan J. Houck, 25, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:04 a.m. Saturday on a charge of remaining after being forbidden.

--Austin M. Ray, 38, Roussell Street, Patterson, was arrested at 8:38 a.m. Friday on two warrants alleging failure to pay fines (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Jose A. Gurrero-Sahugun, 23, San Antonio, Texas, was arrested at 5 a.m. Saturday on a charge of reckless operation of a vehicle.

--Austin I. Randal, 40, Cherry Branch Lane, New Orleans, was arrested at 6:01 p.m. Friday as a fugitive from the New Orleans Police Department.’

--Sheyla M. Alvarez, 37, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:47 p.m. Sunday on a charge of allowing dogs to roam.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--David Valle Chirinos, 32, Bay Boulevard, New Orleans, was arrested at 2:01 p.m. Friday on charges of speeding 16-19 mph over the limit, open container in motor vehicle and no driver’s license.

Chirinos was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 21 complaints over the weekend and made these arrests:

--Robert Jenkins, 68, Seventh Street, Franklin, was arrested 10:44 a.m. Friday on a warrant dated alleging aggravated battery. Jenkins was booked, processed and released on a $5,000 bond.

--Jumichael Smith, 44, Sixth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:58 a.m. Friday on a charge of aggravated assault. Smith was booked, processed and released on a $1,500 bond.

--Ronald Lumpkin, 46, Seventh Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:15 a.m. Friday on a charge of simple battery. Lumpkin was booked, processed and held on a $2,500 bond.

--Irvyon James, 21, Seventh Street, Franklin, was arrested at 8:49 p.m. Saturday on a warrant dated March 25 alleging for aggravated second-degree battery. James was booked, processed and released on a $20,000 bond.

--Irving Phillips, 38, Lee Charles Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6:04 p.m. Saturday on a warrant dated Jan. 14 alleging violation of protective order and resisting an officer. Phillips was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--David Burrell, 40, Township Lane, Lafayette, was arrested at 2:13 a.m. Sunday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of driving under suspension, no insurance and switched license plate. Burrell was booked, processed and released on a $350 bond.