New sex crime charges filed against Patterson man

(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 Patterson man arrested Tuesday in a sex crime investigation now faces additional charges, Morgan City Police said

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Jaquandre Williams, 23, Tiffany Street, Patterson, was arrested at 4 p.m. Aug. 27 on two counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles and production of child sex abuse materials.

On Aug. 26, the Morgan City Police Department reported the arrest of Williams on charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with juveniles. Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department continued this investigation.

The ongoing investigation into Williams has led to additional charges being filed. The case originally began Aug. 25, and, during the investigation, additional victims have since been identified, leading to additional charges.

Detectives are continuing to investigate and urge anyone with information to come forward and contact the Morgan City Police Department Detectives division at 985-380-4605.

--Eloy Vargas Rodriguez, 20, Cane Field Road, Youngsville, was arrested at 3:28 p.m. Thursday on a charge of contempt of court (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Joseph Burton, 50, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested 6:38 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), unlawful refusal of chemical test, improper lane usage and no driver’s license.

--Corwin Smith, 43, Dora Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana (first offense), inspection sticker required and modified exhaust system.

--Dale Garrett, 40, Roderick Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:32 a.m. Friday on charges of home invasion and second-degree battery.

--Amber Fendley, 40, Crenshaw Street, Berwick, was arrested at 10 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer.

--Kaiden Adams, 20, Onstead Street, Morgan City, was arrested at10:04 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of simple battery.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Desmond James Green, 22, Sorrel, was arrested at 11:28 p.m. Thursday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Cheryl Lynn Bowie, 66, Baldwin, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of illegal possession of stolen property. Bail was set at $5,000.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Michael D. Rahm, 43, Baytree Lane, Houma, was arrested at 11:46 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), simple escape and improper lane usage. Rahm is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Lisa Hunter, 60, Kildare Street, Huntsville, Alabama, with the assistance of Huntsville Police Department, was arrested at 5:54 p.m. Thursday on a warrant dated Oct. 30 on a charge of residential contractor fraud. Hunter was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Anthony Gant, 43, Apple Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and misrepresentation during booking. Gant was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.