Alabama man arrested in online solicitation case

(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 teamed with detectives from the Morgan City Police Department and St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office in an operation that resulted in the arrest of an Alabama man on computer solicitation and indecent behavior charges.

Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Vonshae L. Lucyies, 30, Ervin Drive, Leroy, Alabama, was arrested at 10:38 p.m. Thursday on charges of computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles.
Detectives with the Berwick Police Depart-ment, along with detectives with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Morgan City Police Department, conducted a joint undercover operation that led to the arrest of Lucyies.
During this operation, Lucyies arranged to meet with who he believed to be a juvenile for sexual purposes. Upon his arrival, detectives met with Lucyies and took him into custody without incident. He was booked into the Berwick Jail, where he remains with no bond set.
—Donnell Williams, 24, Trevino Street, Berwick, was arrested at 9:45 p.m. Thursday on acharge of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment law).
At 9:12 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a residence on Trevino Street in reference to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and interviewed the victim and witnesses, and learned that Williams committed a battery on a female victim.
There was a juvenile present during this incident. In conclusion, Williams was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Police Department, where he remains with no bond set.
—Devante Frank, 29, Dora Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine and on a St. Mary Parish warrant alleging failure to appear for child support.
About 9:44 p.m. Friday, the Berwick Police Department received numerous calls of a subject walking on La. 182 in the roadway. Officers responded and upon arrival made contact with Frank.
During this time, a warrants check was conducted, and it was learned that Frank had an active warrant through the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear. Frank was placed under arrest. A search of his person was done, at which time he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
Frank was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.
—Rachel King, 37, First Street, Berwick, was arrested at 10:22 a.m. Sunday on a St. Mary Parish warrant alleging failure to comply with the terms of drug court.
About 10:11 a.m. Sunday, the Berwick Police Department received a call of a female causing a disturbance and throwing items at vehicles. Officers located King.
A warrants check showed that King had an active warrant through the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. King was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department,
where she was booked.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 111 calls for service and made this arrest:
—Nicole Marie Hampton, 34, Peaceful Lane, Houma, was arrested at 2:49 p.m. Sunday on a 6th Ward Court warrant alleging failure to appear to pay fine.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 113 complaints and made these arrests:
—Cody Paul Trosclair, 29, Baldwin, was arrested at 8:58 p.m. Friday on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated), simple battery and resisting by force. Bail was set at $7,000.
—Gregory Paul Tabb, 55, Franklin, was arrested at 8:58 p.m. Friday on a charge of simple battery. Tabb was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Ronnie Joseph Randle, 29, St. Martinville, was arrested at 1:33 p.m. Saturday on a Lafayette Police Department warrant on the charges of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Randle is being held for another agency.
—Carlton Lance McGuire, 36, Patterson, was arrested at 8:34 a.m. Saturday on a charge of hit and run. Tabb was released on a summons to appear on Oct. 7.
—Angel Collins, 18, Charenton, was arrested at 8:27 p.m. Saturday on charges of resisting arrest or officer and obstruction public passage. Bail was set at $1,750.
—Anthony Williams, 68, Franklin, was arrested at 9:19 p.m. Saturday on charges of improper lane usage, possession of marijuana and possession of synthetic cannabinoids. Williams was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Keith Michael Fontenot, 35, Opelousas, was arrested at 1:48 p.m. Sunday charges of open container, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of marijuana.
Fontentot was also named in a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of possession of less than 14 grams of marijuana. Bail was set on the Sheriff’s Office charges at $10,175.
—Juvenile male, 15, Napoleonville, was arrested at 3:04 p.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of marijuana. The juvenile male was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Elizabeth Claire Blanchard, 28, Lafayette, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. Monday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Blanchard was released on a summons to appear Nov. 2.
—Trent A. Gilbert, 37, Franklin, was arrested on charges of mufflers and driving under suspension. Gilbert was released on a summons to appear Nov. 2.
—James Michael Bertrand, 61, Baldwin, was arrested at 12:53 a.m. Monday on charges of mufflers, improper lane usage, open container and possession of marijuana.
Bertrand was released on a summons to appear Nov. 2.
—Gabrieo Boulanger, 32, Berwick, was arrested at 6:27 p.m. Friday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Boulanger was released on a $26,500 bond.

Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
—Dontrell Daniel Carter, 37, Quail Drive, Labadieville, was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated domestic abuse and battery of a dating partner.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person report at a Labadieville business and made contact with two individuals who were the subjects of the complaint.
Deputies conducted interviews of both subjects. The deputy conducted a warrant check and determined that Carter was wanted on warrants related to a December 2020 domestic incident near Labadieville.
An investigation revealed that Carter had been in a relationship with the complainant for about a year. On the date of this incident, Carter allegedly inflicted noticeable injuries upon the victim.
Deputies noted probable cause was sufficient to obtain arrest warrants for Carter and did so. Carter eluded arrest until Thursday.
Carter was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center with bond set at $100,000.
—Jaheim Javon Miller, 19, West Worthy Drive, Gonzales, was arrested Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, illegal use of controlled dangerous substances in the presence of a person under 17, possession of or dealing in firearms with an obliterated serial number, illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, illegal possession of a stolen firearm and driver must be licensed.
A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation near Napoleonville and initiated a stop of the vehicle.
The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Miller. The deputy interviewed Miller and determined that additional investigation was warranted. The deputy requested the presence of a K-9 at the location.
The K-9 conducted an open-air sniff of the suspect vehicle and alerted to the presence of controlled dangerous substances. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a quantity of marijuana and two large-caliber handguns.
The suspect was placed under arrest and was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center with a bond set at $57,500.

St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported this arrest:
—John Warren, 41, Old Spanish Trail Highway, Broussard, was arrested on a charge of aggravated domestic abuse battery.