Two in Franklin face attempted murder 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.)

Two men face attempted murder charges after arrests in connection with Franklin incidents, including an arson case Dec. 27 and a shooting Dec. 29.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

•Javis Jack, 28, La. 83, Franklin, was arrested at 8 p.m. Dec. 30 on charges of attempted first-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, aggravated criminal damage to property, and disturbing the peace.

About 9:30 p.m. Dec. 29, the Franklin Police Department responded to multiple calls of shots fired in the Cayce Street area.

One victim was transported to a hospital and is in critical condition.

Jack was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

•Jrevon Jamarcus Anderson, 32, Franklin, was arrested at 6:36 p.m. Thursday by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office on a Louisiana State Police warrant alleging three counts of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson.

The arrest resulted from a joint investigation undertaken by the Franklin Fire Department, the Franklin Police Department and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office in response to a house fire that occurred on Saturday, Dec. 27, on Robert Street in Franklin.

Through the coordinated investigative efforts and sharing of information, authorities were able to identify Anderson as the suspect responsible for setting the home on fire.

Bond for Anderson has been set at $400,000.

•Cha’antez Johnson, 23, Main Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:31 a.m. Dec. 31 on a warrant dated July 2 alleging accessory after the fact to armed robbery, six counts of accessory after the fact to aggravated assault with a firearm, accessory after the fact to false imprisonment, and obstruction of justice.

Johnson was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

•Ryan Touchet, 46, Mary Lee Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6:43 p.m. Dec. 31 on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Touchet was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

•Cordell Elzy, 19, Willow Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of simple battery. Elzy was booked, processed and held on a $368.00 bond.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

•Rondre Deshawn Adams, 30, Baldwin, was arrested at 3:10 a.m. Sunday on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Adams was released on a $2,500 bond.

•Alexander Cardona Rodriguez, 32, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:19 a.m. Dec. 30 on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of stalking. Bail was set at $20,000.

•Levi Orlando Rosales-Paredes, 31, Patterson, Mississippi, was arrested at 10:08 p.m. Dec. 31 on charges of driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage, open container, and missing or no inspection sticker.

Paredes was released on a $3,500 bond.

•Terrance Tarroid White, 45, Maurice, was as arrested at 1:21 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated, open container, proper equipment required on vehicles and driving on roadway laned for traffic.

White was released on a $5,500 bond.

•Jason Joseph Adams, 50, Franklin, was arrested at 10:24 p.m. Thursday on a Franklin Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding, expired license plate and no proof of insurance. Bail has not been set.

•Robert Lee Lewis, 42, Baldwin, was arrested at 9:15 p.m. Friday on a charge of aggravated obstruction of highway. Lewis was released on personal surety.

•Caleb Alfred Guerrero, 35, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:04 p.m. Friday on a charge of negligent arson. Bail was set at $7,500.

•Dylan John Wagespack, 22, Youngsville, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. Friday on charges of resisting an officer (flight) and possession of marijuana.

Bail was set at $2,500.

•Tariq Jamel Perry, 26, Franklin, was arrested at 12:49 p.m. Dec. 29 on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of illegal use, possession, or control of weapons in a crime of violence; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has not been set at this time.

•Eric Lavon Brumfield, 58, Franklin, was arrested at 11:04 a.m. Dec. 29 on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of littering and driving under suspension. Brumfield was released on a $5,000 bond.

•David Allen Ackman, 45, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:54 p.m. Dec. 28 on charges of resisting a police officer with force, resisting arrest or officer, and simple burglary and unauthorized entry of a place of business. Bail was set at $70,000. A hold was placed on Ackman.

•Emil Joel Del Arca, 37, Gibson, was arrested at 1:37 a.m. Dec. 27 on charges of improper lane usage, driver must be licensed and driving while intoxicated. Del Arca was released on an $8,750 bond.

•Johnny Berryhill, 45, Summit, Mississippi, was arrested at 3:24 a.m. Dec. 27 on charges of reckless operation (no accident), driving while intoxicated, littering, open container, resisting arrest or officer, and misrepresentation during booking.

Berryhill was released on a $24,500 bond.

•Danielle Bushinell Billiot, 33, Patterson, was arrested at 3 p.m. Dec. 25 on a charge of theft and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of theft. Bail was set at $10,000.

•Earl Carlos, 43, Gray, was arrested at 7:44 p.m. Dec. 25 on a protective order (felony).

Bail was set at $12,500.

•Russel Lee Pfotenhauer, 44, Franklin, was arrested at 5:10 p.m. Dec. 25 on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, simple battery and simple criminal damage to property.

Bail was set at $4,000. 

•Coneil Duane Hicks, 41, Jackson, Mississippi, was arrested at 8:36 p.m. Dec. 24 on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Hicks was released on a $2,500 bond.

•Dominic Campbell, 47, Patterson, Mississippi, was arrested at 1:57 a.m. Dec. 25 on a charge of possession of marijuana and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Campbell was released on a $6,000 bond.

•Richard Darnell Cormier, 37, Bayou Vista, Mississippi, was arrested at 11:44 a.m. Dec. 23 on a charge of battery of a dating partner. Cormier was released on a $10,000 bond.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

•Gerald Hills, 29, Wilbur Street, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 11:04 a.m. Friday on a charge of cyberstalking.

•Dean Daigle, 61, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:52 a.m. Friday on a charge of simple battery.

•Derrick Farlow, 38, North Bayou Black Drive, Gibson, was arrested at 9:33 p.m. Friday on four counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

•James Rowell, 74, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:49 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving under suspension and expired motor vehicle inspection.

•Thomas Thompson, 52, First Street, Berwick, was arrested at 10:17 a.m. Saturday on two counts of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

•Jamie Scarbrough, 36, Bush Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:25 p.m. Saturday on two counts of failure to appear for arraignment and two counts of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

•Ronald Bickham, 28, Dora Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:48 p.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fines (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

•Kenyontae Washington, 24, Mike Dribr, Patterson, was arrested at 10:48 p.m. Thursday on seven counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

•Brandon Eues, 36, Tower Tank Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:53 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). (Released on summons.)

•Jarret Grow, 35, Lahasky Drive, Youngsville, was arrested at 11:53 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). (Release on summons.)

•Logan Grow, 27, Adelle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:59 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). (Released on summons.)

•Jericho Billington, 33, Federal Ave, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31 on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Released on summons.)

•Gordon Helman, 56, Uranus Street, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 12:39 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated (first offense), improper parking, no insurance and failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

•Diego Pina, 18, Pin Oak Street, Labadieville, was arrested at 4:06 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), driver’s license and lights required.

•Aaron Cage, 34, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace.

•Darvyn Funes, 24, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:08 p.m. Thursday on a charge of domestic abuse (child endangerment law).

•James Rowell, 74, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Dec. 30 on charges of theft (under $1,000), open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, criminal trespass and driving under suspension.

•Joshua Johnson, 40, Clements Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:17 a.m. Dec. 31 on charges of aggravated assault, simple criminal damage to property and brining contraband into a penal facility.

Berwick

Chief JP Henry reported this arrest:

•Juvenile male, 13, Berwick, was arrested at 4:41 p.m. Dec. 18 on a Berwick warrant alleging domestic abuse battery (strangulation).

The warrant stems from a domestic disturbance that occurred Dec. 12 at a Berwick residence involving a 13-year-old male juvenile. An investigation determined the juvenile committed a battery against his mother and made additional threats toward
her and other family members.

A warrant was issued, and the juvenile was arrested Dec. 18. He is currently being held pending juvenile court proceedings.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

•Donovan M. Chilton, 39, Verdunville, was arrested at 3:16 a.m. Thursday on charges of headlights required, taillights required and introduction of contraband into a penal institution. Chilton is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

•Jerral W. Prestenbach, 36, Main Street, Patterson, was arrested at 6:54 p.m. Thursday on a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging theft, possession of synthetic cannabinoids and contempt of court. Prestenbach was held on a detainer
with no bond set.

•Judy A. Williams, 39, Wise Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:29 a.m. Friday on charges of careless operation (with accident) and hit and run.

Willams was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,500.

•Zakara D. Valentine, 20, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 11 a.m. Friday on warrants. Valentine was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,392.

•Timothy Dinger, 41, Enterprise Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 12:47 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving with license suspended or revoked and speeding 81 mph in a 55 mph zone. Dinger was released on a summons.

•Jase M. Rudolph Sr., 29, N Street, Patterson, was arrested at 11:14 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense), obscenity, disturbing the peace (language), resisting an officer with force or violence, and threatening a
public official. Rudolph was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

•Christina Young Gunter, 49, North Eighth Street, Oakdale, was arrested Thursday on a charge of possession of hydrocodone.

•Rodney Joe Gunter, 63, North Eighth Street, Oakdale, was arrested Thursday on charges of possession of marijuana and no driver’s license.

The arrests resulted from a traffic stop on La. 662 in Bayou L’Ourse.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle commit traffic violations and executed a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver identified as Rodney Joe Gunter, and engaged Gunter in an interview. The deputy noted a strong
odor of suspected marijuana from the vehicle.

The deputy then interviewed the lone passenger, now identified as Christina Young Gunter and engaged Gunter in an interview.

At the conclusion of those interviews, the deputy conducted a protective pat-down sweep of Rodney Joe Gunter and seized suspected marijuana from his person.

A search of the suspect vehicle resulted in the seizure of multiple doses of hydrocodone, which were attributed to Christina Young Gunter.

Christina Young Gunter was incarcerated and released on a $7,500 bond.

Rodney Joe Gunter was cited and released with a court date.