UPDATED WITH LOCAL ARRESTS: Sheriff says man tried to flee deputy, dump gun

Staff Report
A Morgan City man was arrested Monday night after driving away from a deputy and trying to toss a gun, Sheriff Blaise Smith said.
—Chad Allen Ross Jr., 27, East Garner Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:37 p.m. Monday on charges of failure to signal, improper lane usage, aggravated flight from an officer, obstruction of justice and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
A K9 deputy was assisting another deputy with a traffic stop on US. 90 East when he observed a vehicle traveling east toward them. The vehicle changed lanes without signaling, ran up behind another vehicle, crossed the solid white shoulder line, and changed lanes again without signaling. The K9 deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated and continued to travel at a high rate of speed.
As the K9 deputy followed the vehicle he observed the driver throw what appeared to be a handgun from the vehicle. The vehicle continued to travel through Amelia and Siracusaville to Morgan City, where it struck a tree and a mailbox before coming to a stop.
The K9 deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Ross, and a passenger. As Ross was taken into custody, another deputy located the firearm at the location where the K9 deputy saw the firearm thrown from the vehicle. Ross was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has been set at $45,500.
Smith also reported these arrests:
—Morrquise Veiryeon Leisuan Charles, 19, Leona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana. Charles was released on a summons to appear Oct. 22.
—Glen R. Jones, 55, Pickett Lane, Franklin, Ridgeview Drive, Broussard, was arrested at 5:20 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended/revoked/canceled, failure to stop/yield at a stop sign, and signaling required. No bail has been set.
—Edna Mae Riles, 65, Branch Street, Baldwin, was arrested at 10:26 p.m. on charges of maximum speed limit and driving under suspension. Riles was released on a summons to appear Oct. 22.
—EIngrid Shantaziea Jack, 30, Pickett Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Jack was released on a $2,500 bond.
—Joseph Butler James, 39, Oakdale Street, Franklin, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 6:35 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of heroin over 28 grams with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of the Controlled Dangerous Substance Law (drug-free zone), transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.
—Charnise Safford, 43, Oakdale Street, Franklin, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 6:35 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of heroin over 28 grams with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of the Controlled Dangerous Substance Law (drug-free zone) and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.
Detectives with the Narcotics Section executed a search warrant at a residence on Oakdale Street in Franklin, the home of James and Safford. During the search, drugs and drug paraphernalia belonging to James and Safford were found. Also, $900 in cash in James’ possession was seized as detectives believe it was gained from illegal narcotics sales.
There were two juveniles in the residence, which is located within 1,000 feet of a church. James and Safford were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Safford was released on a $15,000 bond. James was released on a $17,000 bond.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported this arrest:
—Dustin P. Hue, 34, Aristile Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:59 p.m. Monday on a warrant for disturbing the peace.
Hue turned himself in at the Morgan City Police Department on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. He was booked and incarcerated.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Daniel Elliot 20, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:13 a.m. Monday on a Berwick warrant for possession of stolen things.
On Monday, Elliot was located at the Morgan City Jail and transported to Berwick Police Department after the department learned it an active warrant for his arrest. The warrant stems from an incident that occurred April 29, in which a bicycle was reported stolen from the Berwick area and Elliot was found to be in possession of it.
A warrant was prepared for his arrest in April and he was located at the Morgan City Jail, where he was incarcerated on other unrelated charges. Elliot remains incarcerated on a $301. cash bond.
—Dionte Kenny, 20, Oregon Street, Berwick, was arrested at 3:44 p.m. Monday on a Berwick warrant for battery of a dating partner.
About 3:44 p.m. Monday, Kenny entered Berwick Police Department and stated that he wanted to turn himself in on an active warrant that the department held for his arrest. Kenny was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail on the warrant.
The warrant stems from an incident that occurred July 16, in which a Kenny girlfriend reported that he had committed a battery on her. The matter was investigated and a warrant was prepared for his arrest. Kenny posted a $2,500 bond and was released.
—Charles Mitchell Jr., 40, Knight Street, Berwick, was arrested at 03:04 a.m. Tuesday on charges of license plate required, driving under suspension, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and introduction of contraband into a penal facility.
About 2:37 a.m. Monday, an officer in the area of U.S. 90 observed a vehicle with no visible lights illuminating the license plate area. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made with Mitchell.
During the course of the stop, it was learned that his driver’s license was suspended. Throughout the course of the investigation, items of drug paraphernalia were located on his person. Mitchell was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department.
At the department, methamphetamine was located concealed on his person. Mitchell was booked.