Sheriff: Man caught with meth, syringe in Bayou Vista stop

A 51-year-old Gibson man was caught with methamphetamine and a syringe after narcotics detectives stopped a vehicle in Bayou Vista, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said in a news release.

—John Lyons, 51, of Fandall Road in Gibson, was arrested at 4:12 p.m. Monday on charges of improper lane usage, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of controlled dangerous substance law in a drug-free zone, school and church.

Narcotics detectives patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle travel across the center line on Arlington Street. Detectives conducted a traffic stop and made contact with Lyons, the driver.

Detectives received consent to search Lyons and the vehicle. While conducting the search, detectives located methamphetamine and a syringe inside the vehicle, Hebert said.

Detectives also found evidence that the methamphetamine was purchased within 2,000 feet of a school and church, Hebert said. Lyons was jailed with no bail set.

Hebert reported responding to 36 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests:

—Paris Durkins, 30, of Egle Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:07 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of theft of goods less than $500. Durkins turned herself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Durkins was released on $1,500 bail.

—Adrienne Businelle, 38, of Hendricks Street in Patterson, was arrested at 10:23 p.m. Monday on charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension and no insurance.

A deputy traveling on Red Cypress Road near Patterson observed a vehicle travel across the center line. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Businelle.

While speaking with Businelle, the deputy learned that she was operating the vehicle without insurance and with a suspended driver’s license. Businelle was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 23.

—Joshua Lousteau, 37, of Lizabeth Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. Monday on a charge of improper lane usage and a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of issuing worthless checks.

Narcotics detectives conducted a traffic stop on Barrow Street in Amelia after observing a vehicle travel across the center line. Detectives made contact with the driver, Lousteau , and found that he had an active warrant. Lousteau was jailed with bail set at $5,250.

Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported responding to 38 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Ronald J. Armond Jr., 23, of Murial Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:28 a.m. Monday on a warrant charging him with three counts of failure to appear to pay a fine.

Armond was located and arrested at the Patterson Police Department on a Morgan City Court warrant. Armond was jailed.

—Jamie Quintanilla, 60, of Saturn Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 3:29 p.m. Monday on a warrant charging him with contempt of court. Quintanilla was located and arrested in the area of Federal Avenue on a city court warrant. Quintanilla was jailed.

—Derrick J. Batiste, 29, of Gen. McArthur Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:53 p.m. Monday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear for arraignment, driving under suspension, improper lighting, inspection required and resisting an officer.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Victor II Boulevard with improper lighting. A stop was initiated and Batiste was later identified as the operator of the vehicle.

Initially, Batiste provided the officer with a false name, Blair said. Police learned that Batiste had a suspended driver’s license, and the vehicle he was operating did not have the proper inspection sticker, Blair said.

Batiste also had a city court warrant for his arrest. Batiste was jailed.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrests:
—Terry Anslum, 45, of Pecan Grove in Berwick, was arrested at 4:19 p.m. Monday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Anslum posted $2,500 bail.

—Tara Garcia, 48, of River Road in Berwick, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. Monday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Garcia posted $2,500 bail.

Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported no arrests.