Domestic violence, drug, theft charges in holiday weekend arrests
(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.)
Local authorities reported holiday weekend arrests on charges including domestic violence, drug possession and theft.
St. Mary deputies and Franklin police also made arrests on charges of cruelty to animals.
St. Mary
Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 120-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 227 complaints and made these arrests:
--Christina Denise Trosclair, 53, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. Saturday on a charge of cruelty to animals.
On Friday, a deputy went to a residence on Chetta Lane after receiving information that the address was associated with subjects who dropped off a shepherd canine on Lake Palourde Road. The deputy made contact with Trosclair, who admitted that she was the one who dropped off the dog on Lake Palourde Road.
Trosclair was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking and was subsequently released on a summons to appear in court.
---Luke Anthony Gros, 19, Franklin, was arrested at 12:42 a.m. Thursday on charges of reckless operation- (no accident), stalking and possession of marijuana. Gros was released on a $6,000 bond.
--Juvenile male, 16, Patterson, was arrested at 9:52 a.m. Thursday on charges of aggravated domestic abuse battery and damage to property with intent to defraud. The juvenile male was arrested and released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
--Ashley Marie Harris, 32, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 8:50 a.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated), resisting an officer and battery of a police officer. Bail has not been set at this time.
--Raymond William Thomas, 62, Charenton, was arrested at 11:08 p.m. Thursday on charges of careless operation and driving while intoxicated. Thomas was released on a $12,000 bond.
--Leon Marcine Barnes, 49, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:38 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated and reckless operation (no accident). Barnes was released on a $3,000 bond.
--Mai Averianna Francis, 24, Franklin, was arrested at 11:27 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and brake lights required. Francis was released on a $3,750 bond.
--Demetrius James Green, 33, Morgan City, was arrested at 8 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of battery of a dating partner. Bail has not been set at this time.
--Derek Nathaniel Gould Jr., 39, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Sunday on an SMPSO warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of forgery and theft. Gould also held a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear for the charge of driving under suspension. Bail was set at $7,000.
--Sarah Elizabeth Bran, 38, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:08 p.m. Sunday on a charge of theft. Bran also held two MCPD warrants alleging failure to appear for the charges of shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $2,500.
--Virginia Ann Ripple, 37, Shelbyville, Illinois, was arrested at 5:52 p.m. Sunday on a probation violation. Bail has not been set at this time.
--Erica Rae Compton, 28, Charenton, was arrested at 6:55 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated, disturbing the peace- (intoxicated) and resisting arrest or officer. Bail was set at $3,500.
--Logan Renee Francois, 27, Berwick, was arrested at 9:20 p.m. Saturday on a charge of theft. Francois was released on a $1,500 bond.
Morgan City
Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 63 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Tra Andrew Acosta, 27, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:48 p.m. July 3 on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Vivian Oropesa, 39, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:29 p.m. July 3 on a charge of possession of marijuana. (Released on summons.)
--Nicole Percle, 48, Leona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:47 p.m. Thursday on charges of remaining where forbidden and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Released on summons.)
--Monte Markell Simmons, 26, Freeman Street, Patterson, was arrested at 11:44 p.m. Friday on a charge of hit-and-run driving.
--Jabari Elijah Woods, 21, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:47 a.m. Friday on a charge of remaining where forbidden.
Berwick
Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
--Lydia Boudreaux, 34, Berwick, was arrested at 2:24 p.m. July 3 on a charge of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams).
About 2:15 p.m. July 3, officers made contact with Boudreaux at her residence in reference to an eviction. During this time, an odor of marijuana was detected, and she admitted to having an amount inside. Officers located the narijuana, and Boudreaux was placed under arrest. She was subsequently
released on a summons to appear in court.
--Corey Blake, 25, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:21 p.m. July 3 on charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle and no insurance.
About 8:15 p.m. July 3, officers observed a vehicle traveling in a reckless manner. A traffic stop was conducted, at which time officers made contact with Blake. During the course of the stop, it was learned that the vehicle did not have insurance.
Blake was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the above charges.
--Tiffany Duncan, 33, Breaux Bridge, was arrested at 12:54 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams).
About 12:30 a.m. Friday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone. Officers made contact with Duncan and during this time, detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle was conducted and marijuana was located. Duncan was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:
--Florian Metrejean, 53, Freret Street, Morgan City, was booked July 3 on warrants charging him with failure to appear in court in Assumption Parish to face multiple felony charges.
Metrejean was previously arrested in Assumption Parish on drug-related charges as well as aggravated flight charges. As a result of these arrests, Metrejean was ordered to appear in court on May 28 and failed to do so. \
As a result, warrants were issued for the arrest of Metrejean on May 30.
Metrejean was arrested by the Morgan City Police Department on June 29. Metrejean was released to the custody of the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office July 3.
Metrejean was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center and ordered held without bond.
Franklin
Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 31 complaints over the holiday weekend and made these arrests:
--Nehemias Xol, 20, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:04 p.m. July 3 on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxication). Xol was booked, processed and released on a $368.00 bond.
--Travis Hill, 39, Second Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:34 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for the Baldwin Police Department alleging cruelty to animals. Hill was additionally arrested on a charge of violation of protective order. Hill was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
--Brian Evans, 18, San Jacinto Circle, New Iberia, was arrested at 7:47 p.m. Thursday on charges of illegal carrying of weapons and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. Evans was booked, processed and released on a $2,000 bond.
--Jaidyn Delasbour, 17, Loveland Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:47 p.m. Thursday on a charge of illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Delasbour was booked, processed and released on a $3,000 bond.
--Jerry Hall, 46, Shalimar Drive, New Orleans, was arrested at 12:08 a.m. Friday on a warrant for the New Orleans Police Department alleging simple assault. Hall was booked, processed and transported to the New Orleans Police Department.
--August Gloskey, 64, Darce Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Gloskey was booked, processed, and held on a $1,500 bond.