Morgan City police make marijuana, theft arrests

(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.)

Staff Report
Morgan City police made arrests on drug and theft charges over the weekend, arrest reports say. The Assumption also reported an Amelia-area arrest on heroin and marijuana charges.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 115 calls for service within the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests beginning Friday:
—Denise Reynolds, 44, Lambert Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:23 a.m. Friday on a charge of entry or remaining in places after forbidden.
—Jessica Pearce, 32, Levee Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:33 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of juveniles.
—Rahke Osborne, 18, Munger Avenue, Dallas, was arrested at 2 a.m. Sunday on a charge of theft under $1,000.
—Desmond Jerrod Richard, 40, Mike Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. Sunday on a 6th Ward Morgan City Court warrant alleging failure to appear to pay fine July 27.

Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:
--Quincy James Johnson, 27, Halsey Street, Morgan City, was arrested Friday on charges of possession of heroin, possession of marijuana, unlawful use of body armor, tail lamps required, reckless operation of a motor vehicle and flight from an officer.
The charges arose from a Friday night traffic stop near Amelia.
An I.C.E. assigned deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and attempted to stop the vehicle. The suspect vehicle refused to pull over and continued on for some distance.
The deputy was able to stop the vehicle and make contact with the driver, identified as Johnson. The investigating deputy interviewed the driver and noted conditions consistent with illegal drug activity.
The deputy opted to conduct a protective pat down search of Johnson which produced a quantity of suspected marijuana. At this time, the deputy noted that Johnson was wearing protective body armor, which is prohibited by Louisiana law.
The deputy requested consent to search the suspect vehicle, which was granted. As a result of that process, a quantity of heroin was seized. Johnson was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 118 complaints and made these arrests:
--Devon Edward Marsh, 29, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:48 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled and operating a vehicle without proper equipment. Bail was set at $1,500.
--Anna Marie Russo, 35, Jeanerette, was arrested at 12:23 a.m. Saturday on charges of no insurance, license plate light required, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Russo was released on a summons to appear Jan. 4.
--Mohamed A. Waly, 47, Chicago, was arrested at 12:35 a.m. Saturday on charges of reckless operation (no accident) and driver must be licensed. Waly was released on a summons to appear Jan. 4.
Nicholas Andrew Bellanger, 26, Amelia, was arrested at 5:06 a.m. Saturday on charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $4,000.
--Hubert Earl Williams, 56, Houma, was arrested at 10:12 a.m. Saturday on charges of resisting arrest or officer, theft, criminal damage to property and disturbing the peace.
Bail was set at $5,500.
--Frederick Brent Fournet, 33, Franklin, was arrested at 3:27 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Fournet was released on a summons to appear Jan. 4.
--Kerwing Yadiel Deleon-Benitez, 22, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:39 a.m. on charges of illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $2,500.
--Damian Paul Mayea, 19, Franklin, was arrested on October 25, 2021, at 8:43 pm for possession of marijuana, general speed law, and turning movements and required signals. Mayea was released on a summons to appear on January 4, 2022.
--Bernard Haynes Davis Jr., 24, Franklin, was arrested at 10 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Davis also held two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of improper turn, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $4,250.

Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly said the Franklin Police Department responded to 24 complaints over the past weekend and made this arrest:
—Joseph Kysiak, 69, Palfrey Street, Franklin, was arrested at 4:58 p.m. Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated, vehicle turning left at intersection and monetary instrument abuse. Kysiak was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.