Gun report leads to arrest on meth, Xanax 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.)

A man reported to Morgan City police for brandishing a weapon Monday turned out to be a convicted felon who was also arrested on possession of methamphetamine and Xanax charges, arrest reports sadi.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that over the last 24-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 36 calls for service and made these arrests:
—Cortez Francois, 25, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:48 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies, disturbing the peace, possession of Xanax, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in a firearm-free zone and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officers were called to Apple Street for a male subject brandishing a rifle and causing a disturbance. Responding officers located Francois in the area in possession of a .22-caliber rifle along with suspected methamphetamine, Xanax and drug paraphernalia.
A computer check revealed Francois was a convicted felon and was prohibited him from possessing a firearm. The area is also a posted drug- and firearm-free zone. (Continued from Page 10)
He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Kenneth Glenn Evans III, 41, Bernice Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:48 p.m. Monday on a warrant for distribution of crack cocaine and violation of the controlled dangerous substance laws (drug-free zone).
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
— Nicholas Walter Grimmett, 40, South Verret Street, Morgan City, was arrested Monday on charges of driving while intoxicated (third offense) and headlights required and on a St. Mary Parish warrant for second-degree battery.
The arrest followed a traffic stop on La. 182 in Amelia.
A uniformed patrol officer observed a pickup truck with an equipment violation and initiated a stop of that vehicle.
The driver quickly exited the vehicle and approached the deputy. The suspect, identified as Grimmett, displayed signs of impairment and had a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his person as well as the vehicle.
Grimmett was arrested and transported to the Assumption Parish Detention Center, at which time he performed a chemical test for intoxication and registered above the legal limit.
Grimmett was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center with a bond set at $15,000.
—Dakota Aubrey Daigle, 28, Second Street, Morgan City, was arrested on a charge of simple burglary.
The charges arose from a theft that occurred on or about April 19 in the Bayou L’Ourse community.
On Friday, detectives received communication from the Morgan City Police Department regarding information relative to this investigation.
Detectives from Assumption Parish met with the suspect, Daigle, at the Morgan City Police Department and interviewed him.
During the interview, detectives secured sufficient probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Daigle.
He was then transported to Assumption Parish and booked into the detention facility pending a bond hearing.
Detectives said that other arrests are likely in this matter.
—Jessica Bourgeois Hue, 38, Andras Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia (third offense), resisting an officer and obstruction of justice, and on a warrant for failure to appear.
The arrest followed an investigative stop near the Aristle Road Bridge in Bayou L’Ourse.
A uniformed patrol officer observed a female hanging partially over the side of the bridge. The deputy stopped and attempted to initiate a conversation with the woman.
The woman, now identified as Hue, was non-compliant and at one point attempted to walk off. The suspect intentionally attempted to dispose of evidence. The woman then attempted to run but was restrained by the deputy.
A search incidental to arrest resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine and assorted paraphernalia.
Hue was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Facility incarcerated pending a bond hearing.
—Donald Phillips, 37, Angela Street, Pierre Part, was arrested Monday on charges of felony cruelty to a juvenile.
The arrest is related to an alleged incident in late April in Pierre Part.
Detectives responded to a complaint at a local medical facility in reference to a juvenile having sustained injuries consistent with cruelty while in the care of Phillips.
Detectives established probable cause that a crime was committed and that Phillips was the perpetrator.
Detectives interviewed Phillips, who was arrested Monday and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 36 complaints and made these arrests:
 —John Anthony Henry, 41, Amelia, was arrested at 7:36 a.m. Monday on charges of brake lights required and driving under suspension, and on two warrants for failure to appear on the charge of battery of a dating partner.
Henry also held an active warrant for the charges of domestic abuse battery by strangulation, domestic abuse aggravated assault and domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment law (three counts). No bail has been set.
—Charles Madison Rhodes, 53, Thibodaux, was arrested at 3 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled and operating a vehicle with an unlit license plate. No bail has been set.
—Juvenile male, 13, Patterson, was arrested 12:22 a.m. Tuesday as an ungovernable juvenile. The boy was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Police Department responded to 10 complaints over the past 24 hours and made these arrests:
 —Carolyn Colbert, 49, Ibert Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:40 p.m. Monday on a charge of aggravated assault. Colbert was booked, processed and released on a $1,500 bond.
 —Jeremy Housley, 39, Lacy Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:33 p.m. Monday on a charge of illegal possession of a stolen firearm. Housley was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
 —Zariq Perry, 20, Pine Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:19 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana (second offense). Perry was booked, processed and held on a $4,000 bond.
 —Irvyon James, 18, Seventh Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:19 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana, careless operation and no driver’s license. James was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.
 —Tariq Perry, 21, Willow Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:24 p.m. Monday on a warrant dated April 7 for theft, domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, and domestic abuse battery by strangulation. Perry was additionally arrested on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court for failure to appear on the charge of careless operation.
Perry was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of this press release.

St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Barbara Dupuis, 60, Doyle Melancon Road, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Monday on a charge of operating while intoxicated (second offense).
—Lynell Jordan, 33, Brookglade Circle, Houston, was arrested Monday by the Henderson Police Department on an extradition warrant.
—Timothy Seneca, 39, Grand Anse Highways, Arnaudville, was arrested Monday on a warrant for failure to appear.