Traffic stops result in meth possession arrests
A pair of traffic stops Wednesday by Morgan City police resulted in two arrests for methamphetamine possession, Police Chief James F. Blair said.
—Noah Matthew Partin, 44, Carline Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:33 p.m. Wednesday on charges of vehicles without required equipment or unsafe condition, driving under suspension and possession of methamphetamine.
An officer conducted a traffic stop on La. 182 and David Drive for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as Partin.
During the traffic stop, he was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine.
A computer check revealed his driver's license was under suspension. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Nicole Jones, 35, Jupiter Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:49 p.m. Wednesday on charges of proper equipment required on vehicles, driving under suspension, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.
An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Federal Avenue and Egle Street for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as Jones.
During the traffic stop, she was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. A computer check revealed Jones's license was under suspension and was convicted of certain felonies prohibiting her from possessing a firearm.
She was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Blair also reported these arrests:
—Rhett J. Blanchard, 48, Jolimar Street, Napoleonville, was arrested at 11:01 a.m. Wednesday on charges of speeding and driving under suspension.
An officer conducted a traffic stop on La. 70 for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as Blanchard.
A computer check revealed his driver's license was under suspension. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Jordan Avery Steele, 41, Second Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:23 a.m. Thursday on charges of tail lamp-license plate light, and possession of methamphetamine.
Officers came in contact with Steele in the area of Second Street and Everett Street. A warrant check revealed the St. Mary Sheriff's Office held an active warrant for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reported this arrest:
—Tariq Perry, 20, Willow Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana (over 28 grams), transactions involving drug proceeds, possession of drug para-phernalia and speeding 51 mph in a 30 mph.
About 12:31 a.m. Thursday, officers with the Berwick Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on La. 182 west. During the course of the stop, officers detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle revealed several individually packaged bags of marijuana along with a digital scale and U.S. currency. Following the Investigation, Perry was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked. Perry remains incarcerated waiting bond.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests:
—Troy Anthony Giroir, 50, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:58 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant for violation of a protective order. Giroir was released on a summons to appear Feb. 23.
—Dexter Latroy Henderson, 47, Erath, was arrested at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft by shoplift-ing. Henderson was released on a summons to appear Feb. 23.
—Verelyn Cannon, 61, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:11 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of possession of crack cocaine. No bail has been set.
—Conley Jones, 71, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:11 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of possession of crack cocaine and a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. No bail has been set.
—Kevin Latroy Darby, 30, Patterson, was arrested at 10:23 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of synthetic cannabinoids and possession of drug paraphernalia. Darby was released on a summons to appear Feb. 23.
—Gregory Williams Sr., 61, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:11 a.m. Thursday on a warrant for criminal trespass. Williams was released on a summons to appear Feb. 23.
—Kevin Clark, 38, Patterson, was arrested at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of speed-ing in a construction zone and possession of marijuana. Clark was released on a summons to appear Feb. 23.
—Cruz Morales, 40, Amelia, was arrested 6:21 p.m. Wednesday by the Narcotics Section on a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. No bail has been set.
Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:
—Drake Anthony Kinkle, 25, Heriard Street, Plattenville, was arrested Tuesday on charges of monetary in-strument abuse and unauthorized use of a food stamp card.
On Saturday, deputies responded to a complaint of an individual attempting to use a Louisiana Purchase card at a Pierre Part business after the card had been reported stolen or cancelled.
It was determined Kinkle had attempted the transaction and the card did not belong to him.
Based on all information compiled, warrants were obtained for the arrest of Kinkle. He was arrested on Tues-day night and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Camby Alexander, 20, Doyle Melancon Road, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Wednesday by the Breaux Bridge Police Department on charges of criminal mischief/tampering with the property of another and possession of or dealing in firearms with a obliterated number or mark.
—Drake Ordoyne, 20, Charles Marks Road, Arnaudville, was arrested Wednesday on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and criminal mischief/giving a false report or complaint.
—Christopher Zenon, 42, Jeffery Broussard Road, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of theft valued at $1-$999.