Deputies make drug arrests; 10-year-old booked in Berwick after vandalism

(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.)

St. Mary deputies made arrests on drug possession and domestic battery charges this week. Berwick police took a 10-year-old into custody after the restroom at a local park was vandalized.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 46 complaints and made these arrests:

--Phillip Ray Baker Jr., 51, Franklin, was arrested at 12:44 a.m. Tuesday on charges of domestic abuse battery and domestic abuse (child endangerment law). Bail has not been set at this time.

--Taurien Dominique Wilson, 29, Opelousas, was arrested at 1:26 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of Schedule II drugs. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Christopher Aaron Marquez, 38, Patterson, was arrested at 12:09 p.m. Monday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a Schedule I drug, possession of a Schedule II drug, possession of Schedule IV drug, possession of a legend drug without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17 years of age, and driving on right side of the road

Bail has been set at $42,500.

--Brad Hines, 20, Franklin, was arrested at 5:49 p.m. Monday on a Kenner Police Department warrant alleging theft of a catalytic converter. Hines also held a Jeanerette Police Department warrant alleging theft, criminal damage to property and trespassing. Hines is being held for another agency.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests:

--Juvenile male, 10, Berwick, was arrested at 9:12 a.m. Monday on a warrant alleging simple criminal damage to property (over $1,000, felony).

Over the last week, the Berwick Police Department has received several complaints of vandalism and property damage. Through the course of one of the complaints, it was learned that a group of individuals damaged a bathroom at a local park.

Several juveniles were developed as suspects. Officers spoke with the juvenile and a parent who admitted committing those damages as well. Warrants were prepared for his arrest along with others who were involved.

The juvenile was booked and released to a parent pending court proceedings.

--Jeffrey Schexnider, 45, Patterson, was arrested at 12:58 p.m. Monday on charges of illegal possession of stolen things (under $1,000).

About 12:55 p.m. Monday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after it was learned that its license plate was reported stolen. Officers made contact with Schexnider and advised him of the complaint.

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

--Jack Guillory Sr., 49, Berwick, was arrested at 2:33 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of a legend drug without a prescription.

About 2:30 p.m. Monday, while officers handled a separate complaint, it was learned that Guillory was possibly in possession of various amounts of prescription pills that he purchased unlawfully without a prescription.

Officers located and made contact with Guillory, who was advised of the complaint. While officers spoke with Guillory, the pills were located and learned to be a legend drug.

Guillory was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.

--Myron Hatch, 51, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:33 p.m. Monday on a charge of resisting an officer (false information); a Morgan City warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of theft, remaining where forbidden and criminal trespassing; and a St. Mary Parish warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of theft.

About 8:53 p.m. Monday, officers responded to the area of Belleview Front in reference to a suspicious person complaint. Officers located and made contact with Hatch.

Hatch proved a false name. Hatch’s identity was learned, and it was found that he had active warrants through the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Morgan City Police Department.

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

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 39 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Joshua Clay Driskill, 32, River Road, Berwick, was arrested 7:52 p.m. Monday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 10 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Breyonna Verret, 23, Cayce Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:23 p.m. Monday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of theft. Verret was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.