Warrant arrests include woman accused of possession of heroin, cocaine

(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.)

St. Mary Parish deputies made two arrests for failure to appear to answer drug-related charges Tuesday, including one involving possession with intent to distribute heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 29 complaints and made these arrests:

—Mary Marie Chatman, 36, Houma, was arrested at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Bond was set at $15,100.

—Destiny Raye Kelley, 44, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia; operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled; and improper lane usage.

Bond was set at $3,600.

—Gregory Joseph Payne, 18, Patterson, was at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday on charges of theft of a motor vehicle and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bail was set at $25,000.

Morgan City

Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 28 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Patrick Arabie, 52, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested 1 p.m. Tuesday on a 6th Ward Morgan City Court warrant alleging probation violation.

—Raphael Domonic Valentine, 39, Barrow Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:24 p.m. Tuesday on a 16th Judicial District Court warrant alleging failure to appear for trial.

Berwick

Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:

—Christopher L. Lacaze, 43, Fourth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 10:42 p.m. Tuesday on a Morgan City warrant alleging contempt of court; and St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office warrants alleging failure to appear for trial on charges of domestic battery (first offense), violation of protective orders, and possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Amanda R. Campbell, 34, Fourth Street, Berwick, was at 10:42 p.m. Tuesday on Morgan City warrants alleging failure to appear for trial on a charge of possession of synthetic cannabinoids and failure to appear for trial on a charge of possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of minors.

At 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failing to use a turn signal. During the stop, Lacaze was identified as the driver, and Campbell was identified as a passenger. They were both found to have active warrants for their arrest. Both were placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department for booking. Lacaze and Campbell were transferred to the Morgan City Jail for housing.