Local agencies make arrests on battery, theft 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.)

St. Mary deputies made arrests on battery charges in the past few days, while Morgan City police reported arrests related to theft and illegal carrying of weapons.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 28 complaints and made these arrests:
—Lacy Rene Lapoint, 27, Amelia was arrested at 9:11 a.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging battery of a dating partner. Lapoint was released on a $2,500 bond.
—Nathan Anthony Lovell III, 28, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:22 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of battery of a correctional officer. Lovell continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reports that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 47 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests beginning Wednesday:
—Tristan Butler, 18, Front Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:44 p.m. Wednesday on charges of illegal carrying of weapons and resisting an officer.
—Raymond Charles Soumeillan Jr. 59, Duke Street, Morgan City was arrested at 12:42 a.m. Thursday on a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant alleging theft under $1,000.

Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to eight complaints over the past 24 hours and made this arrest:
—Jai-Cherydan Gutter, 25, Harrell Avenue, Hammond, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday on charges of domestic abuse battery and simple criminal damage to property. Gutter was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.