Morgan City man arrested on sex crime 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.)

A Morgan City man was arrested Friday on two sex crime charges, including first-degree rape.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 72-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 89 calls or service and made these arrests:

--Redin Mendoza-Garcia, 24, Village Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:44 p.m. Friday on charges of first-degree rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile.

--Christopher D. Barr, 40, McComb, Mississippi, was arrested at 3:47 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Clayton S. Canty Jr., 70, Louisa Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:47 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and hit and run.

--Clement J. Mire, 40, Vine Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:02 a.m. Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace (drunkenness).

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests:

--Mandi Hatfield, 35, Todd Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:14 p.m. Friday on a Berwick warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of resisting an officer.

On Friday, Hatfield was located at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. It was learned that she had active warrants through the Berwick Police Department. Hatfield was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where she was booked on the outstanding warrant.

--Kevin Ramirez- Rivera, 26, Aucoin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:58 p.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

About 2:02 p.m. Sunday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after several traffic violations were observed. Officers made contact with a passenger in the vehicle, who was identified as Ramirez- Rivera.

Through the course of the stop, a search of the vehicle was conducted at which time items of drug paraphernalia belonging to Ramirez- Rivera were located. Ramirez- Rivera was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.

--Edward Ramsey, 41, Theonis Road, Kaplan, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Sunday on a charge of speeding 65 mph in a 45 mph zone and on a Terrebonne Parish warrant alleging theft.

--Brookeleigh Fitzgerald, 44, Theonis Road, Kaplan, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

About 10:08 p.m. Sunday, a traffic stop was conducted after officers observed a vehicle traveling 65 mph in a 45 mph zone on La. 182. Officers made contact with the driver, Ramsey, and passenger Fitzgerald. During this time, it was learned that Ramsey had active warrants through Terrebonne Parish.

While speaking with Fitzgerald, items of drug paraphernalia were located in plain view. Fitzgerald later admitted to having methamphetamine as well. Both were placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department and booked.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 104 complaints and made these arrests:

--Cameron Nicholas Strother, 22, Berwick, was arrested at 10:20 a.m. Friday on a charge of violation of protective orders. Strother continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Frank John Singleton Jr., 39, Amelia, was arrested at 11:18 a.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear. Singleton was released on a $1,500 bond.

--Melissa Katherine Dupre, 33, Jeanerette, was arrested at 7:01 p.m. Friday on two warrants alleging failure to appear for speeding; operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled; and improper lane usage. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Steve John Cheramie III, 32, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:33 p.m. Saturday on a charge of reckless operation (no accident), aggravated flight from officer and no driver’s license on person. Singleton was released on a $1,500 bond.

--Ja’heim Isiah Lightfoot, 20, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:06 p.m. Friday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of open container, simple criminal damage to property, simple battery and possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles.

Bail was set at $6,000.

--Tasha Lynn Boudreaux, 41, Berwick, was arrested 11:19 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear. Boudreaux was released on a $300 bond.

--David Allen Ackman, 42, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:47 p.m. Saturday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by convicted felon and attempted possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a convicted felon. Bail has not been set at this time.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Cheryl E. Marcel, 51, Catherine Street, Patterson, was arrested at 4:16 p.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Marcel was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $2,500.

--Christian M. Marcel, 43, Catherine Street, Patterson, was arrested at 4:16 p.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Marcel was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $2,500.

--Skylar J. Louis, 21, Leo Drive Patterson, Tiffany Street, Patterson, was arrested at 2:23 a.m. Saturday on a charge of vehicle burglary and resisting an officer. Louis was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Dontreal R. Merritt, 39, Live Oak Street, Patterson, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Merritt is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $314.

--Felicia B. Darby, 42, Taft Street, Patterson, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Darby was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $314.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 19 complaints over the past weekend and made these arrests:

--Ariel Brown, 40, Easy Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:29 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of following too closely (with accident) and driver must be licensed. Brown was booked, processed and released on a $250 bond.

--Albert Clark, 19, Barrone Street, Baldwin, was arrested at 6:17 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession with intent to distribute marijuana with intent to distribute. Clark was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.

--Shantel Palombo, 50, Cayce Street, Franklin, was arrested at 8:57 p.m. Thursday on a warrant dated April 19 alleging cruelty to animals. Palombo was booked, processed and released on a $1,000 bond.

--Patrick Thomas, 49, Feu Follet Road, Lafayette, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. Saturday on a charge of battery on a dating partner. Thomas was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Gajan Reed, 37, Ash Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:42 p.m. Saturday on a charge of battery on a dating partner. Reed was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Dianna Darby, 44, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:24 a.m. Sunday on a charge of simple battery. Darby was booked, processed and held on a $2,500 bond.