Sheriff's Office Narcotics Section makes five arrests

(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.)

The Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Section reported five arrests Tuesday on charges that include possession of prescription drugs, cocaine and ecstasy.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that in a 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 40 complaints and made these arrests:

—Tariq Perry, 22, Franklin, was arrested at 6:31 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, obstruction of justice and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $75,000.

—Rayona Butts, 44, Jeanerette, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, improper lane usage and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

Bail was set at $25,000.

—Desmond Francis, 33, Franklin, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of window tint violation, possession of Adderall and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. Francis was released on a $6,000 bond.

—Mai Francis, 22, Franklin, was arrested at 6:37 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. Bail was set at $10,000.

—Brandon Davis, 43, Franklin, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on a charge of possession of MDMA and obstruction of justice (tampering with evidence). Bail was set at $5,000.

—Tina Michelle Berrios, 47, Charenton, was arrested at 10:49 a.m. Tuesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of exploitation of the infirm, forgery, monetary instrument abuse and theft. Bail has not been set.

—Jamie Marie Estis Boudreaux, 59, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:49 a.m. Tuesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of theft of the assets of an aged or disabled person, operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled, and improper lane usage. Bail has not been set.

—Juvenile female, 15, Franklin, was arrested at 2:09 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of for disturbing the peace (fighting). The juvenile female was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

—Niketa Jean Fisher, 24, Marrero, was arrested at 2:31 p.m. Tuesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has not been set.

—Brandon Stratton, 22, Franklin, was arrested at 6:02 p.m. Tuesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on domestic abuse battery, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance laws (drug-free zone) and illegal carrying of concealed weapons.

Bail was set at $500.

Morgan City

Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 43 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--April Naquin Voisin, 37, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of direct contempt of court (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Edward Ulyesee Giroir, 27, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. Thursday on a charge of battery of a dating partner (strangulation).