Deputies make arrest in January shooting in Siracusa
(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 Franklin man already in custody in Morgan City faces additional charges, including attempted murder, in a January shooting in Siracusa.
In unrelated cases, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Section arrested a Franklin man for possession of three drugs, including heroin and methamphetamine.
And an undercover investigation by the Chitimacha Tribal Police resulted in the arrest of two Alabama men and the seizure of drugs in distribution quantities.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 34 complaints and made these arrests:
--Jaicherydan Treel Gutter, 24, Franklin, was arrested at 11:35 a.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging illegal use of weapons or dangerous instruments, attempted first-degree murder, criminal conspiracy and aggravated criminal damage to property.
On Jan. 24, deputies were dispatched to a report of shots fired on James Street in Siracusa. The deputies arrived on the scene, blocked off the area and located casings and preserved evidence in the initial phase of the investigation.
The incident was handed over to the Investigations Section. Detectives proceeded with the investigation and subsequently, Gutter was developed as a person of interest. Simultaneous investigations were being conducted by detectives with the Morgan City Police Department and the Berwick Police Department, which led to Gutter’s arrest by the MCPD.
SMPSO detectives made contact with Gutter at the MCPD and transported him to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking on the SMPSO charges. Bail has not been set at this time.
The Investigations Section thanked the Morgan City Police Department and the Berwick Police Department for their hard work which was crucial in this case.
--Byron Sonia, 42, Franklin, was arrested at 11:26 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging driver must be licensed, turning movements and required signals, possession of heroin, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Bail has not been set.
--Charles Earl Beverly, 29, Franklin, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging domestic abuse battery by strangulation, violation of protective orders and interfering with emergency communication. Bail has not been set.
Morgan City
Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 45 calls for service and made these arrests:
--Larry Washington, 43, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:32 p.m. Thursday on warrants alleging two counts of failure to appear for trial, two counts of failure to pay fine and probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Christy Bordelon, 40, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:32 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--John A. Williams, 35, La. 182 Morgan City, was arrested at 5:59 a.m. Friday on charges of disturbing the peace (drunkenness) and criminal damage to property ($1,000-$5,000).
Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to six complaints over the past 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:
--Charles Beverly, 30, Deforest Brown Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 10:58 a.m. Thursday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on the charges of speeding and driver must be licensed.
Beverly was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Chitimacha
Tribal Police Department Chief Hal Hutchinson reported these arrests:
--Michael J. Charpentier, 60, County Road 73, Foley, Alabama, was arrested Thursday on charges of possession with intent to distribute oxycodone, distribution of marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a legend drug without a prescription.
--William H Lane, 62, County Road 73, Foley, Alabama, was arrested on a charge of distribution of oxycodone.
After a seventh-month investigation, officers working undercover were able to arrange a purchase of illegal narcotics from the suspects. Both subjects were transported and booked into the St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Chitimacha Tribal Police have an active and ongoing investigation, and further charges are possible. If you have information about this case or any other illegal narcotics activities; anonymous tips can be sent to re-portit@chitimacha.gov or by calling 337-923-4964.