Arrests reported on hit-and-run, theft, drug 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 reported arrests on hit-and-run and theft charges Thursday. St. Mary deputies made an arrest on marijuana and gun charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 53 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Sanh Vinh Do, 52, Leola Street, Amelia, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on a charge of theft (under $1,000).

--Brodney T. Williams, 33, Belanger Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:59 p.m. Thursday on charges of hit-and-run driving, driving under suspension and disregard of traffic controls.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 33 complaints and made this arrest:

--Jaquan Verrett, 24, Franklin, was arrested at 1:32 p.m. Thursday by the Narcotics Section on charges of careless operation of a motor vehicle, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies, transactions involving drug proceeds and violation of protective orders.

Bail has not been set at this time.

Franklin