Local police investigate theft cases

(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.)

A video game console figured in one of four local arrests recently on theft or forgery charges, and assault charges resulted from a false complaint of armed robbery.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

--Jessica Paige Smith, 37, Vivian Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested Monday on felony theft charges arising from a complaint in Bayou L’Ourse.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Vivian Street in reference to the theft of a PlayStation 5. The complainant advised that he had been in a relationship with Smith, and they recently separated. When she vacated the complainant’s home, Smith allegedly stole the PlayStation 5.

At the completion of the investigation, deputies secured a warrant for the arrest of Smith.

On Monday, Smith turned herself into the Assumption Parish Detention Center. Smith was booked and released on a $10,000 bond.

--Montrell Lawrence Garrison, 29, Hedgeford Drive, Gray, was arrested Monday two counts of aggravated assault arising from an incident early Monday morning at a residence in the 100 block of Ryder Lane near Labadieville .Deputies were dispatched to the location in reference to a reported armed robbery.
Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant, who advised he had been robbed at gunpoint by a female.

Deputies initiated an investigation and were able to determine that the complainant, Garrison, was a party to a disturbance at the Ryder Street address where several individuals were present. Witnesses indicated that the complainant brandished a knife and began swinging the knife wildly towards individuals that were present.

Several witnesses were able to subdue Garrison and disarm him. Deputies were able to determine that no armed robbery occurred.

At the conclusion of the investigation, Garrison was arrested and remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 132 calls for service over the last 96-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Corey Michael Stevens, 38, River Road Berwick, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Monday on charges of access device fraud and theft (under $1,000).

--Anthony Lee Watson Jr., 33, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:36 p.m. Monday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Demetrius Owens, 31, Morgan City, was arrested 1:19 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of remaining after forbidden.

--Devontae Jacoby Short, 31, Lawrence Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday on a three counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Leon Sylvester, 40, Glenwood, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:37 a.m. Friday on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

--Drake Geisler, 30, Elaine Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:43 p.m. Friday on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting) and telephone harassment.

--Gregory Paul Billiot, 61, Weeks Island Road, New Iberia, was arrested at 11:32 p.m. Friday on a probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Jessica Lynn Broussard, 35, Felicia Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting).

--Len’en Ash Lafleur, 25, Greenleaf Boulevard, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Saturday on two counts of simple battery.

--Carinn Rink, 23, Teddy Street, Pierre Part, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting).

--Jamie Lynn Thibodaux, 42, Vine Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:59 p.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment law).

--Chad Curtis Michael Savin, 28, West 158th Street, Galliano, 2was arrested at 3:55 p.m. Sunday on a charge of criminal damage to property. (Released on summons.)

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 29 complaints and made these arrests:

--Tyjon Keron Alexander, 23, Franklin, was arrested at 10:30 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear as a witness. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Eugenia Nirvana Hernandez-Nevejar, 24, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:58 p.m. Monday on a charge of theft. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Candace Michelle Leblanc, 45, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:24 p.m. Monday on a charge of forgery. Leblanc was released on a $3,000 bond.

--Erick Brunner, 41, Labadieville, was arrested at 4:53 p.m. Monday on an Assumption Parish warrant alleging operating a vehicle with a suspended license and maximum speed limit. Brunner is being held for another agency.