Deputies make two arrests on drug-related charges

Staff Report
Two men face drug charges after unrelated arrests this week by deputies, St. Mary Parish Blaise Smith said.
—Danny Wayne Aucoin, 46, Cypress Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday on charges of turning movements and required signals and possession of synthetic cannabinoids. Aucoin was released on a summons to appear Aug. 21.
—Byron Lee Hogan, 33, Domingue Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:08 p.m. Tuesday on charges of no taillights, switched or stolen license plate, no driver’s license, open container, expired or no inspection sticker, possession of Schedule I drugs, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a drug-free zone.
No bail has been set.
—Randy Lee Hatcher, 41, Aucoin Street, Morgan City was arrested at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday on charges of reckless operation with accident, resisting by force, and battery on a police officer. Bail has been set at $2,500.
—Randy J. Bourque, 43, Bayou Alexander, St. Martinville, was arrested at 10:50 a.m. Monday on a charge of f trespassing. Bourque was released on a summons to appear Aug. 21.
—Allen J. Melancon Jr., 48, Bayou Alexander, St. Martinville, was arrested at 11:15 a.m. Monday on a charge of trespassing. Melancon was released on a summons to appear Aug. 21.
—Lacey Nicole Yates, 37, Willowbend Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 6:51 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana. Yates was released on a.summons to appear Aug. 21.
—Jamon Clayborn Bias, 39, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:22 p.m. Monday on a charge of aggravated battery. Bias was booked on the charge and continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.