K9 Vickie helps Sheriff's Office make arrests

K9 Vickie helped the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office make two drug arrests early Thursday, Sheriff Blaise Smith said.
—Jacob Zirlott, 36, Cayce Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:51 a.m. Thursday by the K-9 and Narcotics Sections on charges of driving left of center, driving under suspension, resisting an officer, possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and transactions involving drug proceeds.
—Roni M. Landry, 31, Paul Lane, Franklin, was arrested 2:51 a.m. Thursday by the K-9 and Narcotics Sections on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A deputy patrolling the area of U.S. 90 near Patterson conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as Zirlott, who was driving with a suspended license, and a passenger, identified as Landry.
Through the investigation, a K9 deputy arrived on the scene and deployed K9 Vickie to conduct an open-air sniff. K9 Vickie showed an odor response on the vehicle. Methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, two extended magazines for a semi-automatic pistol, a BB gun pistol and $6,694 in cash were found.
Zirlott and Landry were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail has been set at this time for either.
Smith also reported these arrests:
—Bryson Matthew Skinner Sr., 26, Grace Street, Siracusaville, was arrested at 11:38 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of resisting an officer by flight. Skinner is being held for another agency.
—Donnell Darby, 43, Isabella Street, Franklin was arrested at 7:41 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana. Darby was released on his own recognizance.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported these arrests:
—Terry Donald Sandlin, Third Street, Berwick, was arrested at 7:13 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of speeding and on a warrant for three counts of failure to appear.
An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of La. 182 and Federal Avenue. The driver was identified as Sandlin. A warrant check revealed City Court of Morgan City held active warrants for his arrest.
He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Magan Renee Gaudet, 28, Parro Lane, Berwick, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant for six counts of failure to appear.
Officers responding to a complaint on Allison Street came into contact with Gaudet. A warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City held active warrants for her arrest.
She was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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