Three charged in case of burned and neglected victim

(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.)

St. Mary investigators accused in the case of a badly burned infirm person who waited four days for medical attention.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Trudy Marie Collins, 52, Jeanerette, was arrested at 7:31 p.m. Sept. 9 on a warrant alleging offenses affecting the health and safety of persons with infirmities (cruelty to the infirm) and failure to seek assistance.

--Brittany Nicole Bonin, 27, New Iberia, was arrested at 3:23 p.m. Sept. 9 on a warrant alleging principal to offenses affecting the health and safety of persons with infirmities (cruelty to the infirm), principal to second-degree aggravated battery and failure to seek assistance.

--Cade Michael Thielen, 25, New Iberia, was arrested at 11:38 a.m. Sept. 9 on a warrant alleging cruelty to the infirm, second-degree aggravated battery and failure to seek assistance.

On Aug. 27, deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office responded to headquarters at 500 Main St., Franklin, in reference to a complaint of an aggravated battery.

Deputies spoke with the complainant, who reported that a person had sustained severe burns due to the actions of others. Deputies learned that the victim had suffered third-degree and second-degree burns. The incident was turned over to detectives.

During the investigation, detectives learned that the victim was set on fire Aug. 22 at a residence in Jeanerette. However, medical assistance was not provided until Aug. 26.

It was also learned that the fire was started using a potato covered with a flammable substance, which had been placed in the victim's pocket and then ignited.

Detectives obtained warrants and made contact with Collins, Bonin, and Thielen and transported each to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $155,000 for Thielen and Bonin. Bail was set at $100,000 for Collins.

--Kelton Javon Smith, 27, Amelia, was arrested at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging battery of dating partner (child endangerment law), battery of a dating partner, simple battery and violation of protective orders.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Donald Ray Holmes, 69, Baldwin, was arrested at 8:43 a.m. Sept. 9 on charges of simple battery. Holmes was released on a $2,500 bond.

--Derrick Gerod Lovely, 48, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Bail was set at $101,000.

--Dallas James Hamlett, 26, Patterson, was arrested at 11:17 a.m. Sept. 9 on a warrant alleging second-degree cruelty to juveniles. Bail was set at $40,000.

--Shauntell Nicole Hartdegen, 42, Pierre Part, was arrested at 3:51 p.m. Sept. 9 on charges of theft and criminal trespass. Bail was set at $5,500.

--Earl Mack Brown, 38, Franklin, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled. Brown was released on a completed sentence.

--Maurice Lee Givens, 45, Patterson, was arrested at 1 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $8,000.

--Coy Joseph Leonard III, 21, Patterson, was arrested at 3:05 a.m. Thursday on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Leonard was released on a $2,500 bond.

--Michael Warren Federer Jr., 34, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:16 p.m. Saturday on charges of criminal damage to property, criminal trespass and simple assault. Bail was set at $20,000.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Avrehan Harnandez, 28, Chicago, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. Friday on charges of theft ($5,000-$25,000),simple burglary and misrepresentation during booking.

--Aiveroh Penanjo, 24, Cicero Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. Friday on charges of theft ($5,000-$25,000), simple burglary and misrepresentation during booking.

--Marcus Aucoin, 22, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:45 p.m. Friday on a charge of assault on an emergency room personnel.

--Peggy Phillips, 62, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:16 p.m. Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle and obstruction of a roadway.

--Sonja Purdy, 27, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:13 p.m. Saturday on charges of disturbing the peace and cruelty against a juvenile.

--Michelle Knight, 42, Sycamore Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:01 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and failure to yield. (Released on summons.)

--Mary Pool, 40, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:47 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, and as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Tyler Aucoin, 36, Brownell Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:50 p.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of marijuana (first offense). (Released on summons.)

--Kenneth McQuiston, 65, Franklin, was arrested at 7:06 p.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Anna Collette, 45, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:17 p.m. Thursday as a fugitive from the Patterson Police Department.

--Donald Frederick, 67, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Friday on charges of criminal mischief and disturbing the peace.

--Benjamine Clements, 36, Chitimacha Loop, Charenton, was arrested at 2:20 a.m. Friday on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

--Jalen Allen, 32, Fredrick Drive, Thibodaux, was arrested at 9:13 p.m. Sept. 10 on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and failure to signal. (Released on summons.)

--Donna Davidson, 66, Franklin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. Sept. 10 on charges of monetary instrument abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Demarcus J. McBride, 37, Joseph Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 12:01 a.m. Thursday on charge of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I drug, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of weapons, introduction of contraband into a penal institution.

McBride was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Wynesha R. Whiley, 38, Loveland Street, Patterson, was arrested at 6:11 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). Whiley was released on a summons.

--Daryon V. Hall, 27, Tiffany Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:06 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). Hall was released on a summons.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Frank Keller Jr., 38, Two Sisters Court, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:36 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of methamphetamine.

Keller was additionally arrested on warrants for 6th Ward Morgan City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding and disturbing the peace (fighting). Keller was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Ashley Jennies, 38, Two Sisters Court, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:36 a.m. Saturday on warrants for 6th Ward Morgan City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of stolen things, remaining where forbidden and contempt of
court. Jennies was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Earl Otis, 62, Talbot Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:04 p.m. Thursday on a charge of leash law violation. Otis was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Lee Butler, 58, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:46 p.m. Sept. 10 on a charge of theft. Butler was booked, processed and held on a $1,500 bond.

--Jaheim Jackson, 21, Martin Luther King Boulevard, Houma, was arrested at 8:59 p.m. Sept. 10 on a warrant dated Sept. 7 alleging maximum speed limit, evidence of motor vehicle liability security contained in vehicle, driver must be licensed, stop signs and yield signs, reckless operation of a vehicle, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, aggravated assault on a peace officer, aggravated criminal damage to property, resisting an officer, obstruction of justice, intentional littering prohibited, and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. Jackson was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.