Six arrests Monday by local authorities

(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.)

Morgan City, Berwick and parish authorities reported six arrests Monday, including three on drug charges and one alleging domestic abuse.

Morgan City

Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 50 calls over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Chase Sanders, 31, Ellzey Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:57 p.m. Monday on charges of domestic abuse battery (strangulation) and false imprisonment.

--Wilbur Poole, 52, Ross Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:06 p.m. Monday on charges of driving under suspension, improper turning and possession of an open container in a motor vehicle.

--Craig Oneal Robinson, 34, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:30 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, resisting an officer, improper lighting and simple escape.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 26 complaints and made this arrest:

--Michelle Marie Hayes, 42, Jeanerette, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family.

Berwick

Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:

--Meliek White, 20, La. 182, Berwick, was arrested at 11:33 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of controlled dangerous substance laws (drug-free zone).

--Maliek White, 20, Irish Bend Road, Franklin, was arrested at 11:33 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of controlled dangerous substance laws (drug-free zone).

About 8:45 a.m. Monday, officers conducted an investigation at an apartment complex on La. 182 after receiving numerous narcotic activity related complaints. Officers detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside.

A search warrant was obtained for the residence and executed. During this time officers made contact with Meliek and Maliek White. Marijuana and items of drug paraphernalia were located at the residence and through the course of the investigation it was learned to have belonged to them.

The location in which the incident took place is within a posted drug free zone. Meliek and Maliek White were both released on summons to appear in court in August.