Arrests by deputies target drug possession and distribution

(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.)

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office made seven arrests on drug possession or paraphernalia charges over the weekend, while in Assumption, Operation Bayou Clean Up resulted in more drugs arrests, including cases in Bayou L’Ourse and Pierre Part.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 108 complaints and made these arrests:
—Tylan Trevon Gray, 20, Franklin, was arrested at 1:33 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and prohibited acts. Gray was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Jawanda Walker, 38, Franklin, was arrested at 7:33 p.m. Friday on charges of improper lane usage and driving under suspension. Walker was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Jamie Keith Mallet, 44, Patterson, was arrested at 2:12 a.m. Saturday on a charge of criminal damage to property. Mallet was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Rory Vanhaverbeke, 39, Centerville, was arrested at 9:44 a.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). Vanhaverbeke was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Justin Cyrol Pellerin, 29, Franklin, was arrested at 8:36 a.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). Pellerin was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Jakerra Segura, 32, Lydia, was arrested at 5:26 p.m. Saturday on a charge of for hit and run. Segura was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Desmon Lavar Washington, 21, Jeanerette, was arrested at 8:11 p.m. Saturday on charges of aggravated flight from officer, reckless operation (no accident) and ATV/off road vehicles on public roadways prohibited. Washington was released on a $3,000 bond.
—Brent Michael Savoie, 25, Franklin, was arrested at 1:24 a.m. Sunday on charges of resisting arrest or officer and possession of marijuana, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set.
—Elias Frank Todd, 27, Patterson, was arrested at 8:38 a.m. Sunday on charges of attempted escape and simple criminal damage to property.
Todd was charged and continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
—Derek Anthony Harrell, 34, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:51 p.m. Sunday on charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Harrell was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Tyjon Keron Alexander, 20, Franklin, was arrested at 9:40 p.m. Sunday on charges of careless operation and possession of marijuana. Alexander was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Joel Bienvenu, 47, New Iberia, was arrested at 12:11 a.m. Monday on charges of improper lane usage, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Bail has not been set.
—Ricky Campbell, 42, New Iberia, was arrested at 12:11 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has not been set.
—Kristyn Layne Parker, 29, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:51 a.m. Monday on charges of improper lane usage, mirrors required, possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of Schedule IV drugs.
Bail has not been set.

Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Dean Beranek, 35, Burchfield Lane,. Berwick, was arrested at 3:18 a.m. Saturday on charges of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment law, two counts) and on a 16th Judicial District Court warrant alleging criminal neglect of family.
About 2:31 a.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to a residence on Burchfield Lane in reference to a domestic disturbance in progress. Officers began interviewing the witnesses and victims involved in this matter.
Through investigation, officers learned that Beranek committed a battery upon an adult female and a juvenile female at the residence.
Officers also found that Beranek held an active warrant through the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office for criminal neglect of family.
Beranek was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail, where he remains with no bond set.
—Dex M. Clements, 34, River Road, Berwick, was arrested at 9:58 p.m. Sunday on a charge of violation of protective orders.
At 9:26 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a residence on River Road in reference to a domestic disturbance.
fficers learned that Clements was involved in a verbal argument with a female at the residence.
A computer check revealed that Clements had an active protective order against him that prohibited him from being around the female as well as around the residence.
Clements was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail, where remains with a $2,500.00 bond.
Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly said the Police Department responded to 27 complaints over the weekend and made these arrests:
—Tommy Carson, 50, Martin Luther King Boulevard, Franklin, was arrested at 3:21 p.m. Friday on a warrant dated May 22 and alleging domestic abuse battery and a warrant alleging probation violation. Carson was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
—Kient Martin, 31, Myra Street, Franklin, was arrested at 4:36 p.m. Sunday on 16th Judicial District Court warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of heroin, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless operation and cyberstalking. Martin was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported multiple drug-related arrests arising from an ongoing narcotics investigation, identified as Operation Bayou Clean Up.
As a result of the parishwide operation, the Sheriff’s Office recently presented evidence to an Assumption Parish grand jury. The grand jury returned a number of indictments against individuals identified as suspects dealing and trafficking in illegal drugs.
Narcotics officers have prepared arrest warrants and the following suspects have been arrested:
—Katelyn Elizabeth Grandin, 29, French Lane, Pierre Part, was arrested July 19 on a charge of distribution of Suboxone. Bond is set at $50,000.
—Nicholas Channing Massoletti, 35, Felicia Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested July 20 on charges of distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of controlled dangerous substances. Bond is set at $175,000.
—Junius Thompson III, 31, French Lane, Napoleonville, was arrested July 20 on charges of prohibited acts (Schedule I drugs) and illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear. Bond is set at $50,000.
—Louis Anthony James Sr., 41, Oak Forest Drive, Gibson, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of distribution of methamphetamine. Bond is set at $100,000.
—Treyvor Rendell Desira, 45, La. 70 South, Pierre Part, was arrested Thursday on a charge of distribution of marijuana. Bond is set at $10,000.
—Stephanie Marie Gautreau, 37, Curtis Street, Pierre Part, was arrested Thursday on a charge of possession with intent to distribute Xanax. Bond is set at $25,000.
—Marland Desira, 42, Grisaffe Lane, Belle Rose, was arrested Friday in St. James Parish on a warrant alleging distribution of methamphetamine. Desira remains incarcerated with a bond set at $75,000.
As a result of Operation Bayou Clean Up, sheriff’s deputies are seeking these suspects:
—Travis Joseph Skeen, 32, Aristle Road, Bayou L’Ourse, is wanted on charges of distribution of methamphetamine and distribution of marijuana.
—Donovan Mabile, 37, Roy Street, Plattenville, is wanted on a charge of possession of heroin.
—Lucien James Aucoin, 59, Felicia Street, Bayou L’Ourse, is wanted on a charge of distribution of methamphetamine.
Falcon urges anyone having knowledge of the whereabouts of Travis Skeen, Donavan Mabile, Lucien Aucoin and Marland Desira to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 985-369-2912.
Operation Bayou Clean Up is continuing.
—Resmond Smith Jr., 20, Pelican Street, Labadieville, was arrested Friday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, aggravated flight from an officer, obstruction of justice, driving under suspension, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding and insurance required.
The arrest followed a traffic incident on La. 308 near Spur 70 late Friday.
A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and initiated a stop of that vehicle. The suspect driver engaged the deputy in a pursuit.
The pursuit continued onto La. 1, at which time the suspect allegedly threw illegal drugs out of the passenger window as the pursuit continued. The deputy terminated the pursuit on Jones Street, where the suspect exited the vehicle.
The deputy noted suspected marijuana clippings on the suspect's clothing. The suspect was arrested. The deputy conducted a protective walk-around of the suspect vehicle and observed a large-caliber handgun and additional marijuana in plain view.
The deputy summoned a K-9 to the scene, at which time the K-9 conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle. The K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal drugs. During a subsequent search additional marijuana was seized.
Smith was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center. He posted a $50,000 commercial bond and was released.