Assumption sheriff: Stop for 100 mph near Amelia leads to drug, 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.)
A Morgan City man was arrested on marijuana and gun charges Sunday near Amelia after driving 100 mph in a 70 mph zone, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office said.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
—Corey Dashawn Givens, 21, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested Sunday on charges of speeding 100 mph in a 70 mph zone, prohibited acts (Schedule I, marijuana, marijuana derivatives), illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of controlled dangerous substances and careless operation of a motor vehicle.
A uniformed patrol deputy observed an eastbound vehicle commit a traffic violation near Amelia and initiated a stop. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Givens.
The deputy conducted an interview. The deputy noted a strong odor of suspected marijuana from the vehicle. At the conclusion of the interview, the deputy decided that further investigation was warranted.
A K-9 unit was summoned to the location and conducted an open-air sniff of the suspect vehicle. The K-9 alerted positive for the presence of controlled dangerous substances.
A search of the vehicle was conducted and during that process, a quantity of suspected marijuana and derivatives was seized. A large-caliber handgun was also seized.
Givens was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
—Stanley Leroy Ledet, 46, Audubon Drive, Hammond, was arrested Saturday on charges of obstruction of justice, driving under suspension, failure to drive on right side of roadway, littering and speeding 94 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The charges result from a Saturday afternoon traffic stop on U.S. 90 east of Amelia.
A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle eastbound on U.S. 90 commit a traffic violation and initiated a stop. The suspect continued on but was eventually stopped.
The deputy made contact with the driver, now identified as Ledet. The deputy noted that the driver and lone occupant, Ledet, disposed of evidence by throwing suspected contraband from the vehicle.
After an interview, Ledet was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
—Carlin Peter Gaudet, 41, Belle River, was arrested Monday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, two counts of illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, insurance required, expired motor vehicle inspection tag, obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanisms, no seat belt, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The charges result from a traffic stop Monday near Pierre Part.
A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle with an equipment violation and initiated a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Gaudet.
During the interview, the deputy identified multiple other vehicle violations. The deputy also noted Gaudet to be very nervous. Out of an abundance of caution, the deputy conducted a protective pat down search of Gaudet’s person. During that process, the deputy seized methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Gaudet was arrested.
During an inventory search of the vehicle, the deputy seized two rifles.
Gaudet was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
Morgan City
Interim Police Chief Mark Griffin reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 44 calls for service and made these arrests:
—Bryson L. Pitre, 21, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:44 a.m. Tuesday on warrants for failure to appear for trial and failure to appear to pay fine.
—Tyler J. Aucoin, 33, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of direct contempt of court.
Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 10 complaints over the last 24-hour period and made these arrests:
—Milton Green, 35, Willow Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday on charges of remaining where forbidden, disturbing the peace (intoxication) and obscenity. Green was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
—Angel Estrada, 43, Clark Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:43 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated May 4 alleging theft. Estrada was booked, processed and released on a $1,500 bond.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 27 complaints and made this arrest:
--Earl John Jones, Jr., 44, Franklin, was arrested at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of criminal neglect of family, possession of marijuana and possession of synthetic cannabinoids. Bail has not been set.