Three arrested on drunk-driving charges in Morgan City

(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 police made three arrests on drunk-driving charges over the holiday weekend in addition to arrests involving marijuana and domestic abuse charges.

Morgan City

Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 140 calls for service over the last 96-hour holiday reporting period and made these arrest beginning Friday:

—Juan Jose Tuj Xiloj, 38, Joseph Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:51 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), improper lane usage and no driver’s license.

—Joyce Ann Holder, 63, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:42 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and careless operation.

—Alyssa Louise Ashmore, 32, River Road, Berwick, was arrested at 3:41 a.m. Monday on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense) and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

—Atanacio Guerrero Jr., 60, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:11 a.m. Friday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free).

—Jerry Joseph Anslum, 53, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:14 p.m. Friday on a charge of providing an inmate with tobacco.

—Marcus Kent Bascle, 26, Cavaness Drive, Houma, was arrested on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

—Samuel Aquino Florian, 25, Belanger Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Friday on charges of hit-and-run driving and no driver’s license.

—Shane Anthony Orgeron, 50, Sixth Street, was arrested at 7:59 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling.

—Christopher Lee LaCaze, 43, Vine Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:10 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of marijuana (second offense).

—Jennnifer Ann Toups LaCaze, 41, Vine Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:10 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Craig Stanley French, 53, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:36 a.m. Saturday on charges of domestic abuse battery, violation of a
protective order and resisting an officer.

—Kahnie Gaudet, 51, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:36 a.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.

—Nathaniel Johnson, 37, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

—Deshawn Jamall Sylvester, 24, Versen Street, was arrested at 11:46 p.m. Saturday on a charge of entry or remaining in places after being forbidden and as a fugitive from Probation and Parole.

—Carl Joseph Batiste, 58, Taft Street, Patterson, was arrested at 11:10 a.m. Sun-day on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

—Ashley Renee Jones, 25, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:43 p.m. Monday on warrants alleging theft under $1,000 and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

—Gordon Chris Helman, 52, Uranus Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:34 p.m. Monday on charges of self-mutilation by a prisoner.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 35 complaints over the past holiday weekend and made these arrests:

—Katyre White, 28, Ninth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:07 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of a firearm by convicted felon and resisting an officer. White was booked, processed and released on a $9,000 bond.

—Gerald Dupas, 35, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:57 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Dupas was booked, processed and held on a $1,000 bond.

—-Tonya Jenkins, 49, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:57 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Jenkins was booked, processed, and released on a $1,000.00 bond.

—Deshandra Gaines, 31, Railroad Avenue, Franklin, was arrested at 2:49 a.m. Monday on charges of cruelty to juveniles and domestic abuse battery by strangulation. Gaines was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 96-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 129 complaints and made these arrests:

--Joseph F. Gioia, 63, Patterson, was arrested at 10:14 a.m. Friday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of animals at large and possession of marijuana. Gioia was released on a summons to appear Aug. 26.

--Henry Wayne Truelove Jr., 37, Charenton, was arrested at 6:21 a.m. Saturday on charges of simple criminal damage to property and entry or remaining on premises after being forbidden. Truelove was released on a $1,000 bond.

--Shana Mechell Gray, 41, Franklin, was arrested at 10:24 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). Gray was released on recognizance.

--Tasha Jesse Louis, 40, Franklin, was arrested at 10:15 p.m. Saturday on a charge of simple battery. Louis was released on a $2,500 bond.

--Cody Lee Hudson, 30, Patterson, was arrested at 11:15 a.m. Sunday on a charge of for domestic abuse battery. Hudson was released on a $2,500 bond.

--Troy Phillip Carnley, 41, Patterson, was arrested at 7:28 p.m. Sunday on a charge of remaining or entry on premises after being forbidden. Carnley was also named in two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail has not been set.

--Rodney James Alexis, 59, Jeanerette, was arrested at 1 p.m. Monday on charges of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instruments, violation of protective orders and possession of a firearm by a felon. Bail has not been set.

--Casey Michelle Guidry, 39, Arnaudville, was arrested at 12:25 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and possession of controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17. Bail has not been set.

--Dylan James Knott, 43, Arnaudville, was arrested at 12:25 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, license plate lights required, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17 and resisting an officer by giving false information.

Bail has not been set