Man arrested in February car theft in Berwick

(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 Chalmette man has been returned to Berwick to face a charge in a February car theft.

Berwick

Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported this arrest:

--Fredrick C. Huguet, 36, Gallo Drive, Chalmette, was arrested at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday on a war-rant alleging theft of a motor vehicle.

On Wednesday, officers traveled to the St. Tammany Parish Jail and took Huguet into custody on the outstanding Berwick warrant.

The warrant stems from an investigation dated Feb. 7 in which he was alleged to have stolen a car from a residence on La. 182. On March 4, Hughet was stopped in the stolen vehicle by the Slidell Police Department and taken into custody on charges through their agency.

He has since completed those charges and was transferred to Berwick where he was processed on the Berwick warrant. He remains in the Berwick Jail with no bond set.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 30 complaints and made these arrests:

--Luis Enrique Cerritos, 30, Amelia, was arrested at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license, window tint or obscuring window view, and operating a vehicle without proper equipment.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Tris Evans Madison, 29, Jeanerette, was arrested at 2:09 p.m. Tuesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of MDMA, possession of alprazolam, possession of marijuana, operating a vehicle with improper tail lights, failure to stop or yield at a stop sign, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license and theft ($25,000 or more).

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Tony Antonie Penns, 39, New Iberia, was arrested at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of contempt of court. Penns was released on a $500 bond.

--Nick James Landry, 49, Jeanerette, was arrested at 6:52 p.m. Tuesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of possession, distribution or sale of a legend drug without a prescription; possession of amphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia; illegal use, possession or control of weapons in a crime of violence or controlled dangerous substance crime; possession of clonezapam; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled; and failure to maintain automobile liability insurance.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Tyler Dehart, 28, Harvey, was arrested, at 12:57 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of cocaine; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled; and operating a vehicle without required equipment.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Denis Alexander Hernandez-Auila, 20, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of hit and run, no driver’s license and careless operation of a vehicle. Bail has not been set at this time.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to five complaints over the past 24 hours and made these arrests:

--Brandon Hebert, 24, Palfrey Street, Franklin, was arrested 10:59 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of tail lamps. Hebert was booked, processed and released on a $258 bond.