Local drug arrests result in heroin, gun 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 three drug arrests Wednesday, including one on heroin possession and gun charges.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 33 complaints and made these arrests:
—Ashlee Allan Miller Sr., 41, Franklin, was arrested at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of heroin, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and resisting arrest or officer.
Bail was set at $75,000.
—John Thomas Blanchard Jr., 25, Patterson, was arrested at 2:57 p.m. Wednesday on charges of reckless operation (no accident), possession of marijuana, possession off methamphetamine and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17.
Blanchard was released on a $5,000 bond.
—Carlos Wayne Joseph, 31, Jeanerette, was arrested at 7:59 a.m. Wednesday on charges of no headlights, possession of MDMA with intent to distribute and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17. Bail was set at $15,000.
—King George Alexander Charles Sr., 61, Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:23 p.m. Wednesday on charges of switched license plate and driving under suspension. Charles was released on a summons to appear on April 21, 2022.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reports that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 37 calls for service over the last 24-hour period and made this arrest:
—Jamie Thompson, 31, North Pineville Street, Winnfield, was arrested at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging theft ($1,000-$5,000).