Sheriff: Three drugs seized in traffic stop

(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.)

Assumption Parish authorities arrested an Amelia man after a traffic stop and seized three different kinds of illegal drugs, arrest reports say.

Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
—Christopher J. Adams, 47, Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, was arrested Wednesday on charges of pos-session of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of alprazolam (Xanax), possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.
—Atanacio Guerrero III, 38, Vivian Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was cited Wednesday on a charge of simple possession of marijuana.
The arrest resulted from a Wednesday afternoon stop near Bayou L’Ourse.
An I.C.E.-assigned deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and initiated a stop of the vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Adams, and proceeded to interview him.
The investigating officer noted behavior consistent with illegal drug activity and concluded that additional investigation was warranted.
The deputy requested consent to search the vehicle, which was granted. During that search, quantities of methamphetamine, Xanax, marijuana and drug paraphernalia was seized.
The deputy also conducted a protective pat-down sweep of the passenger, Guerrero, which yielded a quantity of suspected marijuana. Guerrero was issued a misdemeanor summons.
Adams remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 37 complaints and reported these arrests:
—Ashley Melancon, 37, Cutoff, was arrested at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday on charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension and no insurance. Melancon was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Frances Lee Boudreaux, 36, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging fail-ure to appear on the charges of failing to honor a written promise to appear and license plate required. Boudreaux was released on her own recognizance.
—Brennan Richard Tabor, 33, Patterson, was arrested at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Bail has not been set.
—Demarcus James McBride, 33, Baldwin, was arrested at 12:49 a.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set.

St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Brandon Clausen, 26, Smith Street, Clark, South Dakota, was arrested Wednesday on charges of negligent homicide and first-degree vehicular negligent injuring.
—Picasso Portalis, 35, Berard Drive, Arnaudville, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, simple assault, possession of Schedule II drugs, distribution of drug paraphernalia, violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance laws, flight from an officer, illegal use of controlled dangerous substances in the presence of a minor, possession of marijuana, false imprisonment, offender armed with weapon, domestic abuse (child endangerment) and second-degree battery.
—Crystal Williams, 33, Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, was arrested Wednesday by the Breaux Bridge Police Department on charges of illegal possession of stolen things, theft ($1-$999), and entry or remaining in places after forbidden.
—Eric Williams, 36, Sixth Street, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of principal to theft ($1,000-$4,999) and on a warrant alleging failure to appear.