Two arrests in Berwick after drug activity report
(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.)
Berwick police said a complaint about drug activity led to two arrests on marijuana and THC charges.
Berwick
Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests:
--Ryan Aucoin, 31, Trevino Street, Berwick, was arrested at 11:19 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana (over 28 grams), possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone).
--Sarah Colgin, 25, Trevino Street, Berwick, was arrested at 11:19 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.
About 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, officers with the Berwick Police Department responded to a narcotics complaint at a residence on Trevino Street.
Officers made contact with Aucoin and Colgin. Both were advised of the complaint and allowed officers inside.
About 4 ounces of marijuana along with approximately 400 grams of THC gummies, edibles and items of paraphernalia belonging to Aucoin were located. There were also items of paraphernalia belonging to Colgin located inside.
The residence in which the investigation was conducted is within 2,000 feet of a church. Both were placed under arrest.
Colgin was released on a summons. Aucoin was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.
Morgan City
Chief M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 36 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Melvin Adalid Galeas-Canizales, 37, Franklin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (16th Judicial District Court).
--Patrick Marcus Mullins, 55, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of remaining after being forbidden.
--Dylan Joseph Theriot, 22, Belle River Road, Pierre Part, was arrested at 7:44 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving under suspension and failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
Patterson
Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:
--Kioshin M. Johnson, 38, Live Oak Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 4:01 p.m. Tuesday o a charge of simple assault. Johnson was released on his own recognizance.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 30 complaints and made this arrest:
--Jim Businelle, 63, Morgan City, was arrested at 6 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of unauthorized use of a movable. Bail was set at $500.
Franklin
Interim Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 10 complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Titus Johnson, 18, Sansue Street, Baldwin, was arrested at 3:01 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. Johnson was booked, processed, and released on a $3,000 bond.
--Shavon Kinchen, 19, Canal Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 3:01 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Kinchen was booked, processed and released on a $1,000 bond.
--Erinn Landry, 18, Eisenhower Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 3:01 p.m. Tuesday on charges of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. Landry was booked, processed, and released on a $3,000 bond.