Berwick man arrested on battery, weapons 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.)

Berwick police arrested a man Tuesday on charges that include battery of a dating partner and two weapons violations.

Berwick
Police Chief David S. Leonard Mreported these arrests:

—Lavontre Johnson, 23, La. 182, Berwick, was arrested at 5:27 p.m. Tuesday on warrants alleging battery of a dating partner, theft of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

—About 11:51 a.m. Tuesday, the Berwick Police Department received a call in reference to a domestic dispute. During the course of the complaint, it was learned that Johnson committed a battery on a female victim.

It was also learned that during the altercation, Johnson stole a firearm from the victim and is a convicted felon. Warrants were issued for his arrest, and he later turned himself in to the Patterson Police Department.

Officers went to the Patterson Police Department, and Johnson was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked on the Berwick Police Department warrants.

—Brady Rodriguez, 30, Onstead Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:51 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of violation of a protective order.

About 11:19 p.m. Tuesday, a traffic stop was conducted on U.S. 90, where Rodriguez was identified as a passenger in the vehicle. During the course of the stop, it was learned that Rodriguez had an active protective order against him for the driver of the vehicle.

Rodriguez was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 34 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Brock Elix Williams, 42, Oak Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:16 p.m. Tuesday on charges of disturbing the peace and entry or remaining after being forbidden.

—Passion Monae Harris, 25, 11th Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday on five counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

-Johnny Lee Ayro, 58, Short Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:28 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and obstruction of a public passage.

Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

—Jacob Geisler, 29, Andras Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested Saturday on charges of resisting an officer, bicycle (front and rear lamps, side and rear reflectors required between sunset and sunrise), and obstruction of justice.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed a bicycle in the area of Aristle Road and Andras Street without proper lighting or reflector material, which is required.

The deputy attempted to stop the individual, but he continued on. While pursuing the suspect, the deputy observed the suspect dispose of certain items by throwing them.

At some point, the deputy was able to arrest the suspect, identified as Geisler. He was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention with bond set at $10,000.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 13 complaints over the most recent 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Clarence Darby, 40, Second Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday on the charge of driving under suspension. Darby was booked, processed and released on a $1,000 bond.

—Anthony Wells, 70,Antigo Alley, Franklin, was arrested at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated Feb. 17 alleging theft and a warrant dated March 24 alleging theft and remaining where forbidden. Wells was booked, processed and held on a $3,000 bond.

—Jonathan Small, 37, Third Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:29 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated Sept. 1, 2017, alleging domestic abuse battery. Small was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.