Police: Marijuana found when officers respond to domestic abuse call

(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.)

Two Berwick residents were arrested Monday after police answering a domestic disturbance call found marijuana in the home, according to arrest reports.

Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Henry Giroir 36, La. 182, Berwick, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. Monday on charges of domestic abuse aggravated assault (child endangerment), possession of marijuana (under 14 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of controlled dangerous substance laws (drug-free zone) and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17.
—Zoe Touchet, 19, L. 182, Berwick, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of controlled dangerous substance laws (drug-free zone) and illegal use of a controlled dangerous sub-stance in the presence of a person under 17.
About 9:40 p.m. Monday, the Berwick Police Department received a call about a welfare concern at a residence on La. 182. The caller advised that somebody was being threatened with a knife.
Officers made contact with Giroir and Touchet. Through the course of the investigation, it was learned that Giroir threatened Touchet with a knife during a verbal altercation.
During this time, a small child was present at the residence.
While speaking with Giroir and Touchet, officers detected an odor of marijuana coming from the residence. Giroir and Touchet admitted to having a small amount of marijuana in their bedroom.
Officers located marijuana and items of drug paraphernalia. The residence in which the incident occurred is in a posted drug-free zone.
Giroir and Touchet were then placed under arrest. Touchet was released on a summons to appear in court at a later time. Giroir was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was book.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 58 calls for service within the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:
—Tyler Gros, 18, Clothilde Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:55 a.m. Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace.