Area drug arrests also involve domestic battery, gun 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.)

Morgan City police and St. Mary deputies made drug arrests that involved other alleged crimes — domestic abuse battery in Morgan City, and possession of stolen firearms in an arrest by the Sheriff’s Office.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 110 complaints and made these arrests:
—Zhacolbi Zherryl Harris, 33, Franklin, was arrested at 12:42 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of Schedule II drugs, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana, illegal possession of stolen firearms, and stop signs and yield signs.
Smith was released on a $15,000 bond.
—Tim A. Perez Jr., 36, Thibodaux, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. Friday on charges of speeding and driving under suspension. Perez was released on a summons to appear Nov 2.
—Carolyn Ann Burrell, 46, Baldwin, was arrested at 10:40 a.m. Saturday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charge of theft. Bail has not been set.
—Ethan Pederson, 18, Patterson, was arrested at 10:50 p.m. Saturday on charges of brake lights required and possession of marijuana. Pederson was released on a summons to appear Nov. 2.
—Tristan Fabre, 21, Irvington, Alabama, was arrested at 4:27 a.m. Sunday on charges of reckless operation (no accident) and no insurance. Fabre was released on a summons to appear Nov. 2.
—John Robert Hymel, 18, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:10 a.m. Sunday on charges of reckless operation (no accident), driver must be licensed and aggravated flight from officer. Bail has not been set.
—Lamonta Lamar Thomas, 24, Franklin, was arrested at 2:14 p.m. Sunday on charges of speeding, possession of marijuana and driver must be licensed. Thomas was released on a summons to appear Nov. 2.
—Juvenile female, 16, Jeanerette, was arrested at 5:47 a.m. Monday as an ungovernable juvenile. The juvenile female was released into the custody of a parent pending juvenile court proceedings.
Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 134 calls for service within the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
—Mitzi L. Freyou, 51, Freyou Road, New Iberia, arrested at 9:23 p.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Mark Gachassin, 52, North Gross Road, New Iberia, arrested on 9:23 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of Adderall, possession of marijuana (first offense), possession of drug paraphernalia and domestic abuse battery.
—Ragan R. Alcina, 42, Kelli Drive, Patterson, arrested at 4:42 p.m. Friday on charges of driving under suspension, switched license plate, failure to register vehicle and no insurance.
—Larosia Washington, 66, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:29 a.m. Saturday on warrants alleging speeding, no insurance, switched license plate, and failure to appear for arraignment on Nov.10 (four counts) and failure to pay fine on Nov. 10 (three counts).
—James Thomas Rowell, 69, Seventh Street, Morgan City, arrested was arrested at 2:35 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and stop sign violation.
—Trinity McCraw, 25, Pecos Street, Morgan City, arrested at 6:46 p.m. Saturday on a Jones County, Mississippi, fugitive warrant.
—Krystal Nicole Tolento, 33, Second Street, Berwick, arrested at 12:28 a.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear to pay fine (seven counts).
—Johnny Duward Gray, 51, Brashear Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:11 a.m. Sunday on charges of DWI (first offense), improper lane usage and possession of open alcoholic beverages in a vehicle.
—Phillip Broussard, 38, La. 182 Morgan City, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. Monday on charges of driving under suspension, failure to register vehicle and improper lighting.
Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Galen D. Naquin, 32, Sixth Street,. Morgan City, was arrested at 8:37 p.m. Saturday on charges of DWI (first offense) and improper lane use.
At 8:14 p.m. Saturday, an officer observed a vehicle traveling on Berwick South Road swerving in and out of its lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Naquin.
During the stop, Naquin exhibited signs of impairment on alcohol and he agreed to perform standardized field sobriety tests. He performed poorly on the tests and was placed under arrest.
He was transported to the Berwick Police Department where he provided a valid sample of .148g% BAC on the breath test. He was booked into the Berwick Jail and released after posting a $2,750 bond.
—Don C. Williams, 44, Morrison Street, Patterson, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, on a charge of domestic abuse battery.
—Juvenile male, 17, Patterson, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. Sunday on the charge of domestic abuse battery.
At 4:27 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 700 block of Utah Street in reference to a disturbance. During that incident, a large crowd had gathered in the area.
At one point, a fight broke out between Williams and the juvenile. Officers intervened and took both individuals into custody.
Following the investigation, they were both booked at the Berwick Police Department. The juvenile was released to a parent pending juvenile court proceedings. Williams was released after posting a $2,500.00 bond.
St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Martil Canales, 43, Schriever, was arrested Sunday on a charge of first-degree rape.
—Tyrus Frederick, 29, Margaret Street, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Sunday by the Breaux Bridge Police Department on charges of aggravated fight from an officer; limitations on passing on the left; possession with intent to distribute Schedule I drugs; manufacture, distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule II drugs; violations of the controlled dangerous substance laws; simple criminal damage to property; and insurance required on vehicles.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
—Travis Lamont Shepard, 36, B&L Street, Napoleonville, was arrested Saturday on charges of aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon, self-mutilation, public intimidation, four counts of simple assault, two counts of resisting an officer, driving under suspension and no passing zones.
A uniformed patrol deputy observed a north bound vehicle commit a traffic violation Saturday near Belle Rose and initiated a stop of that vehicle.
The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Shepard. The deputy attempted to conduct an officer- violator interview. It was determined that Shepard’s driver’s license was under suspension.
At some point during the interview, the deputy determined that there was a fugitive warrant for Shepard.
At this time, other deputies responded after hearing the suspect’s identity and knowing his violent tendencies.
Deputies attempted to arrest Shepard, and he physically resisted those efforts.
Deputies were eventually able to arrest Shepard. After receiving medical treatment, the suspect was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on pending a bond hearing.
—Bruce J. Knockum, 60, James Street, Bertrandville, was arrested Saturday on charges of domestic abuse battery and simple criminal damage to property.
Deputies were dispatched to a complaint near Bertrandville in connection with a disturbance between Knockum and a relative. Deputies were advised upon arrival that the situation had resolved itself.
Upon conducting a computer inquiry, it was determined that there was a warrant for Knockum in connection to an incident that occurred Aug. 8 at a Plattenville business. Deputies interviewed the complainant, who reported that Knockum had come to this business establishment and was angered over an issue related to money.
At some point, Knockum struck the victim with a closed fist. Knockum then allegedly exited the business and went to the victim’s car, causing damage to it. Knockum had left the scene prior to deputies arriving.
Deputies applied for and were granted arrest warrants for Knockum. He was arrested Saturday pending a bond hearing.