Police: Man had meth shaped like prescription pills

(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 accused of possessing methamphetamine fashioned to look like prescription medication.

St. Mary deputies made four arrests Wednesday, all involving some form of battery. Franklin police also reported a battery arrest.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 45 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Harold Wayne Clark, 42, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, improper lane usage and no driver’s license.

Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division initiated a traffic stop on U.S. 90 in Morgan City. Clark was identified as the operator of the vehicle.

According to reports, Clark was found to be in possession over 269 pills that were fashioned to appear to be prescription medication. These pills were actually found to be suspected methamphetamine. Evidence was uncovered that these pills were destined for illicit sales.

Clark was also found not to have a valid driver’s license. Clark was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail, where he was booked and processed.

Griffin and the Morgan City Police Department said they want to make our great citizens aware of the techniques being used in today's world. Things are not always what they seem to be. Dealers are always trying to invent new ways to avoid detection by law enforcement.

"These pills contained suspected methamphetamine," the department said. "But they could have contained anything such as Fentanyl, which is a very deadly substance. We want to keep our public educated on these latest techniques, as it may save someone's life."

—Adam Wade Roy, 36, Chennault Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:42 a.m. Wednesday on two counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

—Samuel Paul Gary, 31, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:41 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.

—Tammy Lynn Serigny, 54, Bayou Black Drive, Gibson, was arrested at 9:36 p.m. Wednesday on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated), resisting an officer and criminal mischief.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 35 complaints and made these arrests:

—Juvenile Male, 17, Centerville, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Monday on a charge of battery of a school teacher. The juvenile male was arrested and released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

—Jamand Winters Johnson, 32, Franklin, was arrested at 1:44 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set.

—Anthony Butler, 58, Franklin, was arrested at 10:06 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of battery-simple. Bail has not been set at this time.

—Kierra Castle, 32, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:57 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of battery of a police officer, simple assault and littering. Bail was set at $7,000.

Patterson

Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

—Lynette Grogan, 42, Tiffany Street, Patterson was arrested at 1:48 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of theft. Grogan was released on $476 bond.

—Ian C. Jones, 32, Walter Drive, Erath, was arrested at 11:52 a.m. Wednesday on charges of speeding 1-10 mph over the limit and driver’s license suspended or revoked. Jones was re-leased on $659 bond.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to five complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made the following arrests:

—Anthony Butler, 58, La. 182, Franklin, was arrested at 10:11 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant dated Sept. 15 alleging simple battery. Butler was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.