Drug arrests reported by city, parish agencies

(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.)

Morgan City and St. Mary Parish authorities reported arrests on marijuana and methamphetamine charges Wednesday.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that over the last 24-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 34 calls for service and made these arrests:
—Nolan Ledet, 33, Breaux Road, Lafayette, was arrested at 9:47 p.m. Wednesday on a 6th Ward Morgan City Court warrant alleging failure to appear for arraignment and on charges of simple assault, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 25 complaints and made these arrests:
—Danya Brooks, 19, Gretna, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday on charges of speeding and proper equipment required on vehicle. Brooks was released on a summons to appear April 21.
—Cherie Lynn Domingue, 35, Patterson, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday on charges of reckless operation (no accident). Domingue was released on a summons to appear April 21.
Henry Joseph Pierce, 43, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:54 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail was set at $6,128.38.

Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to six complaints over the last 24-hour period and made these arrests:
—Melvina Morris, 53, Talbot Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated Dec. 28 and alleging seven counts of theft. Morris was booked, processed and released on a $10,500 bond.
—Terrence Key, 27, Sucre Circle, Abbeville, was arrested at 5:07 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of marijuana (third offense). Key was booked, processed and re-leased on an $11,500 bond.
—Barry Rouchon, 34, Highland Meadow Village Drive, Houston, was arrested at 5:07 a.m. Wednesday on a Judicial District Court warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of domestic abuse battery. Rouchon was booked, processed, and released on a $1,000.00 bond.