Sheriff: Man caught in building, booked on burglary charge
(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 Franklin man was arrested early Tuesday when a deputy caught him in an Ashton-area building after an alarm went off, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office said.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 complaints and made these arrests:
—Gary Kirkland Javon Semien, 25, Franklin, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of simple burglary and on a warrant alleging theft.
A K-9 deputy responded to an alarm activation at a building in the Ashton area. The deputy began checking doors and windows on the exterior of the building and found signs of an entry.
After backup arrived, the K9 deputy heard sounds of someone inside the building. The deputies entered the building and while clearing the rooms, they made contact with a male suspect who was inside the building. The suspect was identified as Semien.
Through the investigation, the deputy learned that Semien also held an active warrant for theft. Semien was taken into custody and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.
The key-holder for the building was notified and the building was secured. Bail has not been set.
—Eugene Lee Green V, 42, Centerville, was arrested at 1:43 a.m. Tuesday on charges of domestic abuse aggravated battery and domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $4,000.
—Lee Michael Boudreaux, 46, Amelia, was arrested at 10:28 p.m. Monday on charges of proper equipment required on vehicles, turning movement and required signals, driving under suspension, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Boudreaux was released on a summons to appear Nov. 2.
Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that over the last 24-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 45 calls for service and made this arrest:
—Taraneka Simpson, 23, Leona Street, Morgan City was arrested at 2:41 p.m. Monday on a charge of theft under $1,000 and at 8:48 p.m. Monday on a charge of theft under $1,000.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:
—Terry Joseph Leonard Jr., 33, La. 403, Paincourtville, was arrested Sunday on charges of domestic abuse battery of a pregnant victim with child endangerment, resisting an officer and battery of a correctional center employee.
Deputies were dispatched to a location near Paincourtville and made contact with the victim. She advised that the suspect, Leonard, had been abusive to her.
Deputies noted activity consistent with domestic abuse.
After interviewing the suspect, he was placed under arrest.
Acadian Ambulance was dispatched to the location to treat the victim.
The suspect was combative and once at the detention center, Leonard allegedly committed a battery upon a correctional officer.
Leonard was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center with a bond set at $45,000.
St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Corbett Alexander, 51, Lester Roberts Drive, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, open container and aggravated flight from an officer.
—Marcus Cormier, 54, Robertson Drive, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Monday by the Henderson Police Department on a charge of violation of a protective order and on a warrant alleging failure to appear.
—Derek Fontenette, 26, Smede Highway, St. Martinville, was arrested Monday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule II drugs, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm while committing or attempting a crime, and possession of Schedule IV drugs.
—Eric Gaines, 38, no address, Lafayette, was arrested Monday by the Henderson Police Department on charges of attempted first-degree murder and simple domestic abuse battery.