Deputies make arrests on fighting, 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.)

Parish deputies arrested three juveniles on charges of fighting or battery Tuesday and Wednesday and detained two adults on drug-related charges.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 48-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 79 complaints and made these arrests:

—Juvenile male, 14, Franklin, was arrested at 1:52 p.m. Wednesday on charges of simple battery and possession of marijuana. The juvenile male was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

—Juvenile female, 16, Patterson, was arrested at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). The juvenile female was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

—Juvenile female, 15, Patterson, was arrested at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). The juvenile female was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

—Nathaniel Rollins, 26, Patterson, was arrested at 4:38 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on a warrant alleging possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $1,500.

—Jamerie Gash, 19, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of suboxone, resisting an officer and obstruction of justice.

Bail has not been set at this time.

—Lues Aviles, 45, Fontana, California, was arrested at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of violation of protective orders. Bail has not been set.

—Michael Scott Dodd, 49, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:07 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of possession of synthetic cannabinoids.
Bail has not been set at this time.

—Terrence Da’Vaughn Key Jr., 28, Abbeville, was arrested at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids; illegal use, possession or control of weapons in the presence of a crime of violence or controlled dangerous substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of firearms or dealing in firearms with an obliterated number.

Bail was set at $60,000.

—John Francis Gautreaux, 59, Lockport, was arrested 7:40 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set at this time.

—Williebaldo Flores, 36, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:32 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and entry or remaining on premises after being forbidden. Bail has not been set.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 65 calls over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Nicholas Stephen Rock, 43, Cedar Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of simple battery.

--Derek Michael Granier, 28, Oak Alley Drive, Port Allen, was arrested at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday as a fugitive from the Wilkerson County Sheriff’s Office.

--Kristie L. Blanchard, 44, River Road, Berwick was arrested on a charge of theft (under $1,000).

--Stephanie Monique Manjarrez, 29, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:32 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of theft (under $1,000).

--Chase Olivier, 35, Simoon Valarie Street, St. Martinville, was arrested at 1:29 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense), reckless operation of a vehicle, improper lane usage and disregard of traffic controls.

Berwick

Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:

--Geisler Ibert, 26, John Street, Berwick, was arrested at 2:52 p.m. Wednesday on warrants alleging domestic abuse battery (child endangerment law) and simple criminal damage to property (under $1,000).

About 2:52 p.m. Wednesday, Ibert walked into the Berwick Police Department to turn himself in on active warrants held through the Berwick Police Department. Ibert was booked.

The warrants stem from an investigation Sept. 23 where it was reported that Ibert committed a battery on a female victim. During the course of the altercation, it was reported that Ibert damaged the victim’s phone as well.

It was learned through the course of the investigation that there were two small children present during the time of the incident. Ibert was released on a $2,500 bond.

--Darren Boggan, 45, Main Street, Patterson, was arrested at 8:54 p.m. Wednesday on a Morgan City warrant alleging contempt of court.

About 8:54 p.m. Wednesday, the Berwick Police Department responded to a suspicious person complaint at a local business. Officers made contact with Boggan.

During this time, it was learned that Boggan had active warrants through the Morgan City Police Department. Boggan was booked on the warrant for Morgan City warrant for contempt of court and transported to the Morgan City Police Department.