Sheriff: Man accused of intentional AIDS exposure

Staff Report
A Pierre Part man was jailed Saturday and accused of domestic battery, resisting an officer and intentionally exposing someone to the AIDS virus, Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon said.
—Joel Anthony Landry, 35, La. 70 South, Pierre Part, was arrested on charges of resisting an officer, intentional exposure to the AIDS virus, possession of drug paraphernalia, cruelty to the infirm, simple criminal damage to property and domestic abuse battery.
Deputies were called to the location on Saturday afternoon and made contact with the complainant, who advised that Landry had destroyed the interior of the complainant’s dwelling.
On May 31, deputies were dispatched to the same address in reference to Landry beating on another subject. At the time, Landry had left the area.
In the latest incident, Landry is accused of committing a battery of an individual.
Deputies made contact and after interviewing the complainant, proceeded to arrest Landry. At that time, Landry initiated a physical confrontation with deputies. Landry allegedly emitted bodily fluids on an arresting officer.
Landry was arrested on charges resulting from both incidents. He was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported these arrests:
—Lawrence Alex Garrett, 23, Fourth Street, Gibson, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Friday on a warrant for nine counts of failure to appear.
Garrett was located at the Assumption Parish Detention Center and placed under arrest on active warrants held by City Court of Morgan City. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Shannon Ashmore Wainwright, 48, Pecan Street, Patterson, was arrested at 10:16 a.m. Friday on a warrant for first-offense possession of marijuana and on a prescription requirements charge.
Officers came into contact with Wainwright on La. 182. A warrant check revealed City Court of Morgan City held active warrants for her arrest. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Kolbi Leroy Chatman, 24, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:38 p.m. Friday on a warrant for violation of a protective order.
Officers came into contact with Chatman in the area of Martin Luther King Boulevard.
A warrant check revealed the Morgan City Police Department held an active warrant for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Doug Gaudet, 26, Louisa Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:08 p.m. Friday on a warrant for first-offense possession of marijuana.
Gaudet turned himself into the Morgan City Police Department on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. He was booked and incarcerated.
—Joshua Dee Kiff, 27, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:13 p.m. Friday on a warrant for simple battery.
Gaudet was located at the Patterson Police Department on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Jonathan Hernandez Parker, 37, Michigan Street, Baytown, Texas, was arrested 3:07 p.m. Saturday on warrants for two counts and failure to appear .
Officers came into contact with Parker on Terrebonne Street. A warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City held active warrants for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests:
—Swavee Fields, 20, Spring Avenue, Ruston, at 9:36 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and driving on right side of road. Fields was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Damien A. Hale, 30, Becnel Street, Franklin was arrested at 5:06 p.m. Friday on charges of simple battery and disturbing the peace-intoxicated Hale was released on a $3,500 bond.
—Juvenile male, 17, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Friday on a charge of sexual battery.
—Elcondos L. Davis, 43, Martin Luther King Road, Charenton, was arrested at 12:08 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (drug-free zone) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Davis was released on a $4,000 bond.
—Madontris Dickerson, 22, Bernhardt Street, Port Arthur, Texas, was arrested at 7:46 p.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of marijuana. Dickerson was released Sept. 24.
—Xavier Coleman, 20, Louisiana Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and general speed law.
Coleman was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Nicholas J. Francis, 41, Fortier Lane, Jeanerette, was arrested at 8:52 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of synthetic cannabinoids and possession of drug paraphernalia. Francis was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Lorenzo C. Merritt, 31, Hurst Street, Patterson, was arrested at 2:24 p.m. Sunday on charges of resisting an officer by flight, obstruction of justice, possession of marijuana and improper lane usage. Bond was set at $2,500.
—Christopher Olivier, 25, Fulton Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 5:42 a.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of marijuana. Olivier was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Ingrid S. Jack, 29, Pickett Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 9:09 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane usage. Jack was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Tyler P. Romero, 21, Capt Cade Road, Youngsville, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and reckless operation. Romero was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Brook V. Burgess, 18, Mars Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:54 p.m. Sunday for careless operation, driving under suspension and no insurance. Burgess was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Ericka R. Cuvillier, 30, Darlene Street, Patterson, was arrested at 3:50 p.m. Sunday for simple battery. Cuvillier was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Bianca B. McDaniel, 28, Second Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:47 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. McDaniel was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Katyre A. White, 26, First Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:53 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and license plate obstruction. White was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
—Matthew L. Mote, 22, Amelia Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:52 a.m. Monday on charges of failure to drive right and no insurance. Mote was released on a summons to appear Sept. 24.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reports this arrest:
—Ronald J. Barrow Jr., 24, Utah Street, Berwick, was arrested at 6:38 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace-second offense.
At 6:30 p.m. Friday, the Berwick Police Department received numerous calls through E911 advising of a large disturbance taking place in the 700 block of Utah Street.
Officers arrived on scene and encountered Barrow, who was actively yelling profanities and trying to entice another individual into fighting him. While investigating the complaint, Barrow continuously ignored the officers’ instructions for him to quit yelling and cursing. At that point, he was placed under arrest for disturbing the peace.
Barrow was booked into the Berwick Jail and later released after posting a $196 cash bond.