Two arrested on drug charges in Berwick

(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.)

Berwick police made two arrests early Friday alleging possession of drugs including marijuana, cocaine and Adderall.

Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Caleb Willis, 20, Gen. Hodges, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:03 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation and no insurance.
At 2:36 p.m. Thursday, officers were dispatched to the intersection of La. 182 East at Patti Drive in reference to a crash.
Officers arrived on scene and spoke with witnesses, who stated that Willis was driving recklessly on La. 182 and was swerving all over the roadway. The witnesses stated that Willis crashed into the rear of a truck that was stopped at the red light. While speaking with Willis, he exhibited signs of impairment on narcotics and he admitted to take prescription medication and consuming marijuana.
He performed poorly on the standardized field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Berwick Police Department where he submitted a proper sample of .000g%BAC on the Intoxilyzer and he consented to a urine sample. The sample was collected and the results are pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Willis was booked into the Berwick Jail where he later posted a $3,250 bond and was released.
—Tyler N. DeHart, 27, Ross Lane Marrero, was arrested at 1:16 a.m. Friday on charges of proper equipment required, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension and possession of cocaine.
—Ashton B. Dupre, 27, Glenwood Boulevard, Abbeville, was arrested at 1:16 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of Adderall.
At 12:33 a.m. Friday, officers on patrol observed a vehicle on U.S. 90 East that had an obstructed license plate. A traffic stopped was conducted and the driver was identified as DeHart and his passenger was identified as Dupre.
Throughout the course of the stop, officers observed marijuana in plain view inside of the car. After further investigation, DeHart was found to be in possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia while Dupre was also found to be in possession of more marijuana and Adderall. In conclusion, they were both placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail, where they remain with no bond set.
—David Hebert, 54, Gus Street, Berwick, was arrested at at 4:16 a.m. Friday on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and criminal trespassing.
At 4:11 a.m. Friday, officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Gus Street in reference to a man trespassing in the backyard of a residence. Officers arrived and found the man lying on the ground. He was immediately detained.
He was identified as Hebert and was found to be intoxicated. Hebert was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail, where he remains in lieu of a $527 cash bond.
Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 11 complaints over the past 24 hours and made these arrests:
—Keenze Howard, 56, Ninth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:49 p.m. Friday on a warrant dated Dec. 23 alleging criminal trespassing and theft of parts from a vehicle. Howard was additionally arrested on a warrant for 3rdWard City Court alleging failure to appear on the charge of driving under suspension. Howard was booked, processed and held on a $2,325 bond.
—Dezzie Shavers, 65, East Third Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:49 a.m. Friday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on the charge of issuing worthless checks. Shavers was booked, processed, and held on a $1,000 bond.