Meth arrests in Morgan City, Patterson; Franklin man booked in armed robbery

(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 and Patterson police reported weekend arrests on methamphetamine charges, while Franklin officers detained a man in connection with a June 27 armed robbery.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Milton G. Aucoin Jr., 51, Myrtle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:04 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana (less than 14 grams). Aucoin is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Chad J. Gilmore, 50, Louisa Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:04 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams) and headlights required. Gilmore is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Landen B. Gahn, 17, Gerami Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 1:11 p.m. Friday on charges of speeding over 25 mph and reckless operation (no accident). Gahn is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $501.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 111 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Donald Dupree, Roderick Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:13 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug (Adderall), possession of drug paraphernalia and transactions involving proceeds from drug sales.

--Paul Charles, 35, Robert Cove Road, Rayne, was arrested at 11:42 a.m. Saturday on charges of hit and run, careless operation and wrong way on a one-way. (Released on summons.)

--Morrisuantee Charles, 33, Belanger Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Alvin Durapau, 37, Jupiter Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:48 p.m. Sunday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court) and as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Eliasar Hernandez-Juarez, 24, Rayene Court, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:19 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 36 calls for service over the weekend and made this arrest:

-- Malik King, 23, Maple Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6:20 p.m. Sunday on a warrant dated Aug, 11 alleging principal to armed robbery and criminal conspiracy to commit armed robbery. King was booked, processed and held on a $20,000 bond.

About 3:44 p.m. June 27, the Franklin Police Department responded to an armed robbery at a local bank on Main Street.

King’s arrest stems from that robbery.