Sheriff's Office: Drug suspect didn't go to court on previous charges

(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.)

St. Mary deputies arrested a Patterson man Tuesday on a methamphetamine charge and on a warrant accusing him of failing to answer more drug-related charges.

St. Mary

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

—Brennan Tabor, 34, Patterson, was arrested at 4:38 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of window tint violation, improper lane usage, driving under suspension, brake light out, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, expired motor vehicle inspection and introducing contraband into a penal institution.

Tabor was also named in a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of hydrocodone and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bail has not been set.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 38 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Gared Christopher Stevens, 42, Arenz Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:02 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of criminal mischief (false report).

—Patrick Marcus Mullins, 55, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of simple battery.

—Kenneth J. McQuiston, 62, Franklin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:22 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana and failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).