Bayou L'Ourse man accused of video voyeurism

(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 Bayou L’Ourse man is accused of video voyeurism in a July case involving a domestic partner.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Brandon Glenn Griffin, 30, Griffin Court, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested Wednesday on five counts of video voyeurism.

On July 7, deputies were dispatched to the suspect’s home and made contact with the complainant, who advised that the suspect now identified as Griffin was believed to have unlawfully obtained images of persons utilizing the bathroom area of the home.

The suspect allegedly drilled a hole in a closet and then placed a device to obtain the photographs. Deputies seized evidence of these offenses.

At the conclusion of the investigation, detectives secured arrest warrants for Griffin. He turned himself in Wednesday at the Assumption Parish Detention, where he was booked and remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 43 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Sherman Thompkins, 40, Bowman Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:42 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Michael Bray, 66, Julie Street, Morgan City, was arrested 2:35 p.m. Wednesday on charges of battery on an officer, resisting an officer and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Janet Rock, 50, Jeddo Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:46 a.m. Thursday as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.