Local agencies make six drug 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.)

Area law enforcement agencies reported six arrests on drug-related charges this week, including one of a woman accused of trying to slip away from the Berwick Police Department after her apprehension.

Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:
—Amanda Soudelier, 44, Clarke Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams), possession of amphetamine, possession of Xanax, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while intoxicated (first offense), careless operation of a motor vehicle with crash and simple escape.
About 4:44 p.m. Tuesday, the Berwick Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on La. 182. Officers officers made contact with Soudelier, who showed signs of impairment. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that Soudelier had marijuana, amphetamine and Xanax pills inside the vehicle along with items of drug paraphernalia.
Soudelier performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department. Soudelier provided a breath sample of 0.000G% BAC. A search warrant was obtained for her blood where samples were taken and sent to the crime lab for toxicology screening.
During booking, Soudelier managed to get out of the handcuffs and attempted to leave from the Police Department. Soudelier was booked and awaits a bond hearing.
—Jewroyal Williams, 50, Kirkglen Loop, Houma, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday on charges of general speed law, driving under suspension and no insurance.
—Desmond Holden, 30, Overton Drive, Houma, was arrested at 7:14 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of MDMA, possession of Lortab and transactions involving drug proceeds.
About 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, an officer in the area of Sixth Street observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle, and officers made contact with the driver who was identified as Williams, and the passenger, who was identified as Holden.
During the course of the stop, it was learned that Williams’ driver’s license was suspended and his vehicle did not have insurance. While speaking with Williams, an odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, Holden fled on foot and was apprehended a short time later. Holden was found to be in possession of MDMA, Lortabs and U.S. currency that, through investigation, was learned to have come from the sales of illegal narcotics.
Holden had active warrants through Probation and Parole. Officers continued to search the vehicle and located a loaded handgun under the passenger seat, where Holden was seated. It was learned that he was a convicted felon, prohibiting him from possessing a firearm.
Williams was placed under arrest and was released on a summons to appear in court in May. Holden was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he admitted that the firearm and narcotics belonged to him. Holden was then booked and awaits a bond hearing. He also has a hold through Probation and Parole.
—Brandon Grant, 39, Young Street, Berwick, was arrested at 9:07 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) (13th offense).
About 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, the Berwick Police Department responded to a possible disturbance at a local business. It was learned that Grant was involved in a verbal altercation with another member at the business and was causing a disturbance. Officers made contact with Grant and immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath and person.
Grant was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked and remains incarcerated with a $321 cash bond.
—David Boyd, 40, Fifth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. Saturday on charges of modified exhaust and driving under suspension for a prior DWI offense.
About 1 a.m. Saturday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for having loud exhaust. Officers made contact with the driver, who was identified as Boyd. It was learned that Boyd’s driver’s license was suspended for a prior DWI offense. Boyd was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court in June.
—Juvenile female, 16, was arrested at 7:58 a.m. Monday on a charge of simple battery.
On Monday, the Berwick Police Department was contacted by a local school in reference to a fight. It was learned that a female juvenile committed a battery on another student.
The juvenile was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where she was booked and released to her parent pending a court hearing.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests:
—Derick Damond Jackson, 35, Jeanerette, was arrested at 7:40 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana, driver must be licensed, turning movements and required signals, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17.
Jackson was released on a summons to appear June 24.
—Joshua Jermaine Hopes, 38, Jeanerette, was arrested at 12:16 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hopes was also named in two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of MDMA, flight from an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license, improper lane usage and improper driving left of center.
Bail has not been set.
—-George B. Knight, 61, Raceland, was arrested at 6:48 a.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana.
—Michelle Marie Hayes, 42, Jeanerette, was arrested at 12:16 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driver must be licensed and proper equipment required on vehicles, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear.
Bail has not been set
—Catrina Druilhet Stewart, 43, Baldwin, was arrested at 12:22 p.m. Monday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of resisting an officer and criminal trespassing. Bail has not been set.
—Johnisha Lashay Ayers, 27, Patterson, was arrested Monday on charges of stalking and simple battery.. Bail has not been set.
—Destiny Stefhnon Pharr, 21, Patterson, was arrested Monday on charges of stalking and aggravated battery. Bail has not been set.
—Ricky Anthony Dupre Jr., 42, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:55 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of theft of $750 or less. Bail was set at $1,000.
—Christopher Joseph Dixon, 38, Pritcher, Alabama, was arrested at 12:34 p.m. Tuesday on a Dothan Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear. Dixon is being held for another agency.
—Nolan Lee McNabb, 18, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of simple battery. McNabb continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
—Michael Jerome Williams Jr., 25, Berwick, was arrested at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of simple battery. Williams continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
—Lena Chambers, 58, Raceland, was arrested at 12:38 p.m. Tuesday on charges of criminal mischief (false report) and careless operation. Chambers was released on a summons June 24.
—Eutimio Hernandez, 58, Berwick, was arrested at 10:49 p.m. Tuesday on charges of stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specific areas and no insurance. Hernandez was released on a summons June 24.
—Ryan Joab Ledet, 29, Amelia, was arrested at 11:42 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bail has not been set.
—Cecelia Bonilla Cruz, 32, Amelia, was arrested, at 4:12 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging theft of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest or officer, battery on a police officer, battery of emergency room personnel, reckless operation with accident, and obscenity.
Bail has not been set.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported these arrests:
—Alexis Robertson, 37, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging illegal possession of stolen things.
—James Thomas Rowell, 70, Seventh Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:08 p.m. Monday on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle while under suspension for a prior offense.
—Brooke C. Spencer, 32, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:37 p.m. Monday on a 6th Ward Morgan City Court warrant alleging failure to appear for arraignment (three counts)