Sheriff's Office: Motorcyclist arrested after crash

(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 Patterson motorcycle rider clocked at 90 mph in St. Mary Parish was arrested after he crashed in Assumption, the Sheriff’s Office said.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 31 complaints and made these arrests:

--Dakota Parker, 24, Patterson, was arrested 1:45 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging speeding (over 25 mph), aggravated flight from officer and no motorcycle endorsement.

About 3 p.m. Friday, a deputy was monitoring traffic on U.S. 90 eastbound when he observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed (over 90 mph in a 60 mph zone). The deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on the motorcycle when the motorcycle accelerated.

The motorcycle exited the highway in Morgan City and eventually continued traveling onto La. 70 into Assumption Parish towards Pierre Part.

The deputy discontinued the pursuit out of caution and stopped for fuel before heading back to St. Mary Parish. A short time later, the deputy learned from an Assumption Parish deputy that the motorcycle had slid off the roadway and crashed.

The deputy proceeded to the scene and made contact with the driver, identified as Parker. Parker was transported to a medical facility for treatment, and a warrant was obtained for his arrest.

On Tuesday, Parker turned himself in and was booked into the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on the active warrant. Parker was subsequently released on a $26,250 bond.

--Bobby Joe Aucoin, 34, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday on charges of domestic abuse battery and attempted unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Bail was set at $6,000.

--Devin James Dinger, 28, New Iberia, was arrested at 2:39 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, careless operation of a motor vehicle and no seat belt. Dinger was released on a $2,500 bond.

Morgan City

Police Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 69 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

---Abram Maquis Granger Jr., 23, Apple Street, Moran City, was arrested at 9:51 a.m. Tuesday on four charges of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Brian Fontenot, 45, Mitchell Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:40 p. m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper turning.

- Luis Ivan Garcilazo, 20, Todd Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of hit-and-run driving.

--Megan Janei Bryant, 26, Alice Drive, Thibodaux, was arrested at 3:04 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Jeffery Blaine Lodrigue, 31, Second Street, Berwick, was arrested at 6:59 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Berwick

Police Chief David S. Leonard reported this arrest:

--Alexander Canles, 36 Sixth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 3:46 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging domestic abuse battery.

On Monday, officers responded to a residence on Sixth Street in reference to a domestic disturbance taking place. Evidence was gathered developing Canles as a suspect.

Through the investigation, it was learned that Canles committed a battery on a female victim inside the residence, but he was no longer there at the time. A warrant was later obtained.

About 3:46 p.m. Tuesday, officers located Canles at the residence. Canles was placed under arrest without incident and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.

Patterson

Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Mikayla D. Randall, 19, Elsie Street, Thibodaux, was arrested at 12:29 p.m. Tuesday on charges of speeding 82 mph in a 55 mph zone and careless operation (no accident). Randall was issued a summons.

Franklin

Interim Police Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to nine complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Anthony Ruffin, 40, O'Neal Chube Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:59 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated Jan. 5 alleging simple criminal damage to property, theft and simple assault. Ruffin was booked, processed and released on a $3,500.00 bond.

--Anthony Wells, 70, Antigo Alley, Franklin, was arrested at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated Jan. 6 alleging remaining where forbidden. Wells was booked, processed and released on a $500 bond.