Traffic offenses keep local police busy

(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.)

Drivers in Morgan City and Berwick were booked this week on traffic-related charges, including drunken driving, driving with a suspended license and speeding in a construction zone.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that over the last 24-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 53 calls for service and made these arrests:
—Christopher Ramon Green, 37, Savannah, Georgia, was arrested at 6:28 a.m. Tuesday on charges of speeding, operating a vehicle with a suspended license and expired license plate.
—Zachary Edward Duplantis, Jean Ellen Avenue, Houma, was arrested at 10:57 a.m. Tuesday on charges of speeding in a construction zone, operating a vehicle with a suspended license, possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle, and no motor vehicle insurance.

Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Gerald Wiese Jr., 45, Nichole Lane, Berwick, was arrested at 1:25 a.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace by fighting.
—Dwayne Dupuy, 41, Nichole Lane, Berwick, was arrested at 1:25 a.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace by fighting.
About 12:47 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a disturbance call on Nichole Lane. Officers met with Weise and Dupuy and learned that they had been involved in a physical altercation with each other. Weise and Dupuy were placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where they were booked.
—Travis Hayes, 43, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:32 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense), improper lane usage, stop sign violation and no turn signal.
About 11:53 p.m. Tuesday, an officer in the area of Sixth Street observed a vehicle failure to signal or stop at an intersection. The vehicle proceeded over the La. 182 bridge, where it was observed to swerve in and out of the lane of travel several times, almost striking the side of the bridge.
A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle, and officers made contact with the driver, Hayes. While speaking with Hayes, officers detected signs of impairment. Hayes performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest.
Hayes was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he provided a valid breath sample of 0.136G% BAC. Hayes was then booked. Hayes later posted a $3,250 bond.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 29 complaints and made these arrests:
—Seantelle Marie Treto, 36, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:24 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of improper lane usage and failing to honor written promise to appear. Bail was set at $500.
—Woodrow A. Doles, 50, Houma, was arrested 4:11 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of marijuana and trawls exceeding size requirements. Bail was set at $5,000.
—Juvenile female, 16, Patterson, was arrested at 10:46 a.m. Tuesday as a runaway juvenile. The girl was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.