Sheriff's Office reports arrest on heroin, fentanyl 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.)

Three people were arrested on drug charges Monday in St. Mary Parish, including one charged with possession of methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 41 complaints and made these arrests:

--Ashlee Allan Miller Sr., 33, Franklin, was arrested at 7:48 p.m. Monday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of synthetic marijuana, possession of heroin, possession of fentanyl and introducing contraband into a penal institution.

Bail was set at $257,500.

-- Joseph James, 33, Franklin, was arrested at 7:48 p.m. Monday by the Narcotics Section on charges of no motor vehicle inspection, no insurance, improper display, driving under suspension and possession of methamphetamine.

Bail has not been set at this time.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 43 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Mario Verdun, 47, K Street, Patterson, was arrested at 11:17 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana and improper lane usage. (Released on summons.)

--Chance O. Bourgeois, 18, Main Street, Patterson, was arrested at 5:53 a.m. Monday on a charge of urinating in public. (Released on summons.)

--Roderic Terrill Clay, 50, North Bayou Black, Gibson, was arrested 9:27 a.m. Monday on a charge of probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Wilbur J. Richard Jr., 40, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10 p.m. Monday on charges of switched license plate, no insurance, headlights required and no motorcycle endorsement. (Released on summons.)

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to seven complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Caylin Moneaux, 26, Main Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:08 p.m. Monday on a warrant for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging forgery. Moneaux was booked, processed and released to appear in 16th Judicial District Court.

<.b>Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

--Terry Joseph Sanchez Jr., 43, Cross La Rue Street, Belle River, was arrested Monday on charges of obstruction of justice, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Megan Marie Porter, 35, Cross La Rue Street, Belle River, was arrested Monday on misdemeanor and felony charges of simple criminal damage to property.

The arrests resulted from the investigation into a hit ad run Aug. 12 in Belle River.

Deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Belle River. Deputies initiated an investigation and determined that a vehicle had run off of the highway, damaging two mobile homes. Through investigation, deputies were able to identify the suspect vehicle as being registered to Sanchez. Deputies further identified the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash as Porter. Deputies located the pickup truck, which had sustained damages consistent with damages at the scene of the crash. Deputies further determined that Sanchez had assisted Porter in removing the vehicle from the scene and failing to contact law enforcement.

On the day of the crash, Porter was cited for hit-and-run driving, driving on roadway laned for traffic, expired motor vehicle inspection tag, driving under suspension and no liability Insurance.

The investigation continued, resulting in warrants being issued for the arrest of Sanchez and Porter, who were arrested Monday.

Sanchez and Porter remain incarcerated at the Assumption Parish Law Enforcement Center pending bond hearings.

Damages to the two mobile homes is estimated at $15,200.