Teer accused of assaulting teacher; man booked in traffic rage incident

(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.)

Two Franklin teenagers were arrested on fighting charges, and one of them faces a charge of assault on a teacher, the Sheriff’s Office said.

In Assumption, a man was charged with battery after what deputies are calling a traffic rage incident.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 49 complaints and made these arrests:

--Juvenile male, 16, Franklin, was arrested at 3:32 p.m. Monday on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting) and assault on a school teacher. The juvenile was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

--Juvenile male, 16, Franklin, was arrested at 3:32 p.m. Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). The juvenile was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

--Chris Smith, 39, Patterson, was arrested on at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday on charges of resisting an officer and theft. Bail has not been set at this time.

--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.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

--Robert C. Watson, 33, La. 70 South, Pierre Part, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of second-degree battery.

The charges arise from an incident on Lee Drive in Pierre Part.

Uniformed patrol deputies were dispatched to an address in the 100 block of Joseph Street in reference to a battery complaint. Deputies made contact with the complainant, who advised that on the date in question, he was on Lee Drive when he flashed his high beams at a vehicle to signal the driver to dim his
lights.

As he passed the vehicle, the victim observed it to be a side-by-side off-road vehicle. The suspect turned around and drove to Angella Street, where he confronted the victim. The suspect, now identified as Watson, punched the victim in the face through the open window.

As a result of this incident, the victim suffered significant injuries to his face requiring medical attention.

At the conclusion of this investigation, deputies obtained arrest warrants for
Watson.

On Tuesday night, Watson was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

--Charles Walter Patterson, III, 42, Violet Street, Labadieville, was arrested Tuesday on charges of aggravated battery, obstruction of justice, possession of marijuana and speeding.

The charges result from a traffic stop on La. 398 near Bayou L’Ourse.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and initiated a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, now identified as Patterson and engaged the driver in an interview. The deputy noted an odor of suspected marijuana from the vehicle.

At some point, the deputy requested consent to search the suspect vehicle, to which Patterson granted. As the suspect began to exit his vehicle, the deputy observed Patterson attempting to conceal a large bag of suspected marijuana in his clothing.

The deputy ordered Patterson, to stop at which time the suspect used the door to strike the deputy. The suspect fled into the swamp. The deputy was able to capture Patterson and recover the suspected marijuana.

Patterson was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 45 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Michael David Derr, 31, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:51 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and resisting an officer.

--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.)

Berwick.

Chief David Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:

--Caleb Caruso, 18, Berwick, was arrested at 8:38 a.m. Aug. 15 on a charge of unlawful possession of tobacco products by a person under 21.

About 8 a.m. Aug. 15, a K-9 vehicle scan was conducted at a local school. The K-9 alerted to the odor of narcotics in a vehicle. It was learned that the vehicle belonged to Caruso.

School officials searched the vehicle. No narcotics were located, but vape products were located. Officers made contact with Caruso, and he was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.

--Chance Bourgeois, 18, Patterson, was arrested at 3:07 p.m. Aug. 15 on charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of tobacco products by a person under 21.

About 2:45 p.m. Aug. 15, the Berwick Police Department received a call about a vehicle operating on private property in a reckless manner. The caller stated the vehicle then left the area.

A description and license plate was given to officers. A short time later, the vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. Officers made contact with Bourgeois and advised him of the complaint. Bourgeois admitted to his actions.

Bourgeois was found to be in possession of vape products. Bourgeois was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.

--Stanley Ruffin Jr. , 22, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:07 p.m. Aug. 16 on a charge of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams).

About 1:57 p.m. Aug. 16, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after it was observed speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone. Officers made contact with Ruffin, and detected an odor of marijuana from the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle was conducted, at which time marijuana was located. Ruffin was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.

--Hunter Rhodes, 26, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:01 p.m. Aug. 16 on a Patterson warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of speeding.

--About 2:40 p.m. Aug. 16, officers responded to a local business for a verbal disturbance. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Rhodes. During this time, it was learned that he had an active warrant through the Patterson Police Department.

Rhodes was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the outstanding warrant.

--Derrick Turner, 46, Berwick, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. Saturday on a Morgan City warrant alleging theft and forgery.

At 11:10 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a residence for a property standby. Officers met with Turner and learned that he had active warrants through the Morgan City Police Department. Turner was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked on the outstanding warrant.

--Sebastian Gomez, 42, Thibodaux was arrested at 9:55 a.m. Monday on a New Orleans warrant alleging domestic abuse battery.