St. Mary agencies report 10 drug arrests

(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 summertime upturn in drug-related cases continued in the last week, when local agencies reported 10 arrests on drug charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Tammy Marks, 56, Universe Street, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 11:35 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to yield.

--Daniel Buck, 23, Mendoza Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 9:51 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense), obstruction of justice, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lighting.

--Erica Darby, 38, Cherbourg Street, New Orleans, was arrested at 7:50 p.m. Aug. 13 on a charge of possession of marijuana (first offense). (Released on summons.)

--Brennan Skinner, 33, Grace Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:57 p.m. Aug. 13 on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense), driving under suspension and lights required. (Released on summons.)

--John Demarco, 35, Frontage Road, Centerville, was arrested at 10:12 a.m. Friday on three counts of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court) and as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Dearius Kenner, 37, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:33 p.m. Friday on charges of remaining where forbidden and failure to appear for trial and as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Calderon Cerritos, 39, W Syls Lane, Amelia, was arrested at 9:01 p.m. Friday on charges of no child restraint, no driver’s license and signals required.

--Dane Farrington, 42, Keith Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:01 a.m. Saturday on a charge of violation of protective order.

--Sharina Dixon, 20, Bowman Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:24 a.m. Saturday on charges of criminal damage to property and domestic abuse (child endangerment law).

--Megan Daigle, 34, Park Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:29 p.m. Saturday on charges of disturbing the peace and remaining where forbidden.

--Mandy Dixon, 37, Bowman Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:04 p.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse (endangerment law).

--Eddie Mayfield, 40, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:35 p.m. Sunday on charges of disturbing the peace, remaining where forbidden and failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Georgianna Sweetser, 57, Ditch Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:54 p.m. Sunday on a charge of remaining where forbidden and three counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Adam Roy, 39, Arcement Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:39 a.m. Thursday on two counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Darryl Crockett, 43, Manchester Manor, Thibodaux, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Joey Francois, 44, Aucoin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:47 a.m. Friday on charges of switched license plate and driving under suspension, and as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Brandon Stratton, 25, Second Street, Berwick, was arrested at 5:22 a.m. Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), first-degree negligent injuring and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

--Jerald Stansbury, 48, Walter Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. Aug. 13 on a charge of remaining where forbidden.

--Mason Oliver, 25, Sun Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:38 p.m. Aug. 13 on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Phillip Aucoin, 54, Gezzatta Street, Berwick, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. Aug. 13 on two counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Jamie Truman Scarbrough Jr., 36, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $1,500.

--Erica Natasha Darby, 38, New Orleans, was arrested at 1:19 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, introduction of contraband into a penal institution, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of Schedule II drugs.

Bail was set at $41,500.

--Troy Rosson, 45, Franklin, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 5:48 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of methamphetamine; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; operating a vehicle with an expired license plate; operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled; and improper lane usage.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Kathleen Elizabeth Heard, 32, Pierre Part, was arrested at 12:05 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of improper driving left of center and failing to honor a written promise to appear. Heard was released on a $350 bond.

--Wilmer Sadi Reyes Cacres, 24, Amelia, was arrested at 2:28 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated, no driver’s license, improper lane usage, no insurance and expired license plate.

Bail was set at $10,250.

--Devin Russell Benoit, 28, Thibodaux, was arrested at 7:49 a.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of hunting or possession ducks other than teal and intentional littering.

Benoit was released on a $500 bond.

--Markam Anthony Derouen Jr., 44, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:19 p.m. Thursday for violation of protective orders. Bail was set at $10,000.

--Cherie Denise Aucoin, 53, Orlando, Florida, was arrested at 2:02 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for battery of a dating partner. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Michael Shane Leleaux, 49, Bridge City, Texas, was arrested at 10:02 a.m. Aug. 13 on a charge of speeding. Leleaux was released on a $250 bond.

--Mary Augustine Jordan, 44, Franklin, was arrested at 1:36 p.m. Aug. 13 on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled and operating a vehicle with an unlit plate. Jordan
was released on bond.

--Cory James Leblanc, 44, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 7:17 p.m. Thursday on a charge of violation of protective orders. Bail was set at $2,500.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:

--Djimon Phillons, 27, Patterson, was arrested at 1:04 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession marijuana (under 14 grams) and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Released on summons.)

--Monique Elliot, 40, Berwick, was arrested at 9 a.m. Thursday on charges of prohibited acts (Schedule II methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a drug—free zone.

--Danayre Smith, 30, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:32 a.m. Thursday on two warrants alleging failure to appear (16th Judicial District Court).

--John Demarco, 35, Centerville, was arrested at 4:22 p.m. Thursday on a 16th Judicial District Court warrant alleging simple battery and a charge of failure to appear from 6th Ward Morgan City Court.

--John Cain, 41, Berwick, was arrested at 9:52 p.m. Friday on Berwick warrants alleging criminal trespass and simple criminal damage to property.

--Ricky Dupree, 46, Berwick was arrested at 5:01 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace.

--Laura Dean, 42, Berwick, was arrested at 5:01 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace.

--Mattie Landry, 54, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:04 a.m. Sunday on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, general speed law and improper lane usage.

--Terrance Venson, 31, Friday, was arrested Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Victoria A. Alpha, 38, Ellis Road, Deridder, was arrested at 7:11 a.m. Aug. 13 on charges of speeding over 25 mph, expired license plate and careless operation. Alpha was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,199.

--Roderick A.M. Hunter, 34, Sun Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:11 a.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana less than 14 grams. Hunter was released on a summons.

--Adam W. Roy, 39, Arcemont Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:21 a.m. Thursday on a warrant for another jurisdiction. Roy was released to the Morgan City Police Department.

--Cheryl L. Hilliard, 41, Laura Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 1:10 a.m. Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) , no taillights and no insurance. Hilliard was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Latisha D. Randle, 47, Canal Drive, Franklin was arrested at 2:14 a.m. Friday on a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense). Randle was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported this arrest:

--Joseph Lewis, 35, Cedar Streett, Franklin, was arrested at 5:08 p.m. Thursday on charges of theft and resisting an officer. Lewis was additionally arrested on a warrant for Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging failure to appear on a charge of burglary. Lewis was booked, processed, and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.