Arrest Reports 7-19-18

Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
James Thomas, 34, of Fairlane Drive, Gray, was arrested July 3 on the charge of domestic abuse battery, and was transported to the parish jail.
Officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a battery. During the investigation, it was learned that Thomas allegedly committed the battery, and he was arrested.
Ronal Wesley, 35, of La. 182 West, Jeanerette, was arrested July 4 on charges of criminal mischief, terrorizing, simple assault, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug without a prescription, violation of a protective order and introduction of contraband into a penal institution. He was transported to the parish jail.
Officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a suspicious person tampering with a parked vehicle. During the investigation, Wesley was arrested for all charges.
Kelsar Daggs, 38, of La. 1, Labadieville, was arrested July 5 on the charge of theft of a motor vehicle. He was transported to the parish jail. On May 12, officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a stolen vehicle. During the investigation, it was learned that Daggs allegedly committed the theft, and a warrant was issued for him. Daggs was arrested by Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office on other charges, as well as the Chitimacha Police Department warrant. Daggs was released to the Chitimacha Police Department where he was booked on the charge.
Joey Polito, 57, of La. 87, Jeanerette, was arrested July 6 on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle and turning movements and required signals.
Officers observed a traffic violation and performed a traffic stop. During the investigation, Polito was arrested.
David Tate, 62, of Cedar Tree, Thibodaux, was arrested July 12 on the charge of sexual battery. He was transported to the parish jail.
Officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a battery. During the investigation, it was learned that Tate allegedly committed sexual battery, and was arrested.
Brent Darden, 32, of Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, was arrested Wednesday for a Chitimacha Tribal Court warrant for failure to appear on charges of status conference and arraignments, resisting a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with force or violence, unlawful possession of drugs methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a drug free zone.
Officers responded to a tribal residence in reference to executing a warrant for Darden’s arrest. Officers made contact with Darden and while attempting to arrest Darden, a struggle ensued, after which, he was detained and arrested. During the investigation and additional evidence was obtained, the Chitimacha Narcotics K-9 Unit was deployed which resulted in additional charges for Darden. The investigation is ongoing with possible additional charges pending.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Jimmy Daigle, 44, of 106 Lenny Court, Schriever, was arrested Tuesday at 8:57 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of methamphetamine, improper lane usage, operating a vehicle without insurance and no driver’s license.
A deputy patrolling Amelia responded to an unrelated call for service on Beadle Street. The deputy made contact with Daigle and learned of an active warrant for his arrest. Daigle was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Russell Pugh, 60, of 1424 Victoria Riverside Road, Patterson, was arrested Tuesday at 9:06 a.m. on the charge of a leash law violation.
A deputy patrolling Patterson responded to the area of Victoria Riverside Road for a loose dog harming chickens. The deputy found evidence that a dog, belonging to Pugh, killed several of the victim’s chickens. Pugh was released on a summons.
Beau Gaubert, 38, of 116 Oak Forest Drive, Gibson, was arrested Tuesday at 11:38 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family.
Gaubert was transported from the Lafourche Parish Jail to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $7,861.
Megan Ciriello, 30, of 4578 Golden Avenue, Mobile, Ala. was arrested Tuesday at 12:24 p.m. on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of prescription pills without prescription, possession of alprazolam, possession of Suboxone strips, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor and contributing to the endangerment of a minor.
A deputy patrolling Amelia responded to a local hotel in regard to a welfare concern. Through the investigation, the deputy made contact with Ciriello and two minor children and learned that they were locked out of their room. The deputy retrieved a key and escorted Ciriello back to her room. Upon arrival, the deputy observed several items scattered throughout the room, including burnt marijuana cigarettes and a glass pipe. During a search, the deputy located marijuana, several Chantix pills, Suboxone strips, and alprazolam. Ciriello was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Courtnie Chenevert, 36, of 710 Onstead Street, Morgan City, was arrested Tuesday at 3:11 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of hydrocodone, possession of benzphetamine, resisting an officer by providing false information and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
Chenevert turned himself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. No bail is set.
Melvin Richard III, 34, of 509 Signe Lane, Patterson, was arrested Tuesday at 9:31 a.m. on a warrant for the charge of theft.
The warrant stemmed from an investigation initiated on April 11, in which a deputy found evidence that Richard had stolen an item from a local business in Bayou Vista. Richard turned himself in at the St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. No bail is set.
Michael Gonzales, 30, of 1110 Ditch Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested Tuesday at 7 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal damage to property and a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace by language. Gonzales turned himself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. No bail is set.
Nicole Molitor, 42, of 114 D Marigny Circle, Duson, was arrested Tuesday at 9:05 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of methamphetamine, two counts of possession of legend drug without prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Molitor turned herself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. No bail is set.
Lazon McDaniel, 20, of 236 Easy St., Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 12:59 a.m. on a warrant for the charge of disturbing the peace.
A deputy patrolling the Franklin area made contact with McDaniel during a traffic stop. The warrant stemmed from an investigation initiated on January 1, during which detectives found evidence that McDaniel was involved in a physical altercation with the victim. McDaniel was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. McDaniel was released on a $1,000 bond.
Edmond Thornton, 22, of 303 First St., Duson, was arrested Wednesday at 8:16 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of failure to use seatbelts and operating a vehicle with an expired motor inspection.
A deputy patrolling the Baldwin area assisted Baldwin Police Department officers with a fight on Orphan Home Road. The deputy made contact with Thorton and learned of the active warrant for his arrest. Thornton was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Thornton was released on a $370 bond.
Scott Authement, 42, of 1222 Main St., Patterson, was arrested Wednesday at 10:16 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of methamphetamine.
A deputy patrolling Amelia responded to a disturbance on Lake Palourde Road. Through the investigation, the deputy made contact with Authement and learned of the active warrant for his arrest. Authement was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Emilie Pittman, 25, of 602 Superior Lane, Bayou Vista, was arrested Wednesday at 10:29 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana.
Pittman turned herself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. No bail is set.
Huey Comeaux III, 31, of 812 Ditch Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested Wednesday at 6:41 p.m. on a warrant for charges of possession of methamphetamine and obstruction of justice.
The warrant stemmed from an investigation initiated on July 13, during which the Narcotics Section detectives found evidence that Comeaux discarded methamphetamine during an unrelated incident.
Detectives made contact with Comeaux at his residence. Comeaux was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $10,000.