(Updated) Sheriff: Missing woman found, booked on drug charges

A Morgan City woman, who had been reported missing, was found Thursday in Franklin and arrested on drug charges, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith said in a news release.

—Kimber Dugas, 29, of Myrtle Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:12 p.m. Thursday on warrants charging her with possession of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, zolpidem and drug paraphernalia, along with three counts of possession of a Legend Drug without a prescription.

While following up on a missing person’s complaint, Dugas was located at a home in Franklin. She was jailed with no bail set. The sheriff reported that Dugas had previously last been seen Feb. 17 in the Patterson area.

Smith reported that deputies responded to 40 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Anthony Harris, 23, of Arizona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:29 p.m. Thursday on charges of remaining where forbidden and resisting arrest.

Harris was located at a Marguerite Street business, which he refused to leave. Upon the deputy attempting to make an arrest, Harris attempted to flee from the deputy, Smith said. He was jailed with bail set at $3,000.

—Juan Manuel Martinez Pizano, 25, of Village Lane in Amelia, was arrested at 9:29 p.m. Thursday on charges of reckless operation of a vehicle and disturbing the peace intoxicated.

A deputy was dispatched to the area of Village Lane in Amelia in reference to a vehicle stuck in the yard. Upon arrival, the suspect vehicle had left the scene.

The suspect arrived back on the scene consuming alcohol. Pizano was identified as the driver by a witness. A strong odor of alcohol was observed coming from Pizano, the sheriff said. He was jailed with bail set at $1,500.

Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported that officers responded to 37 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Quentin Kade Henry, 32, of High School Drive in Deridder, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear for trial.

—Meagan Elizabeth Henry, 28, of High School Drive in Deridder, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear for trial.

Quentin Henry and Megan Henry were transported from St. Mary Parish jail to the Morgan City Department. They were booked on city court warrants.

—Jeremy J. Walker, 38, of Federal Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:54 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear for arraignment.

Officers came into contact Walker on La. 70. Officers learned of a warrant for Jeremy Walker through 16th District Court. He was placed under arrest and transported to Morgan City Police Department for booking in incarceration.

Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported the following arrest:

—Reuben Robicheaux, 48, of Francis Street in Berwick, was arrested at 7:08 p.m. Thursday on charges of two headlights required and driving under suspension. He posted $252 cash bail.

Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported no arrests.