Morgan City man accused of third DWI

(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 police arrested a man early Friday on a third drunk-driving charge and, for the second straight day, made an arrest alleging aggravated assault.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 44 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Taaj Meleek Delaune, 20, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:36 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance laws (drug-free zone), transactions involving proceeds from controlled dangerous substance activity and possession of drug paraphernalia.
--Taja Naquelle Delaune, 21, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested Thursday on charges of possession of marijuana and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance laws (drug-free zone).
--Jonathan Jermaine Motte, 38, Mayon Street, Morgan City, was arrested 8:59 a.m. Thursday on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and disturbing the peace.
--Edwin A. Fonseca, 33, Filmore Street, Morgan City, was arrest at 12:09 a.m. Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated (third offense), illegal possession of a stolen firearm, general speed law, no insurance and no registration.

Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 12 complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:
--Alicia Sereal, 38, Adams Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:38 a.m. Friday on a charge of simple battery. Sereal was booked, processed and held on a $2,500 bond.