Two face attempted murder charges after Patterson arrest

(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.)

Two men face attempted murder charges after arrests by the Patterson Police Department Friday.

Patterson

Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Desmond K. Young, 22, Joseph Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:26 p.m. Friday on charges of attempted second-degree murder, discharging a firearm in the city limits, two counts of hit and run, and reckless operation with accident. Young is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Braylen A. Kemp, 18, Charlotte Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 3:26 p.m. Friday on charges of attempted second-degree murder, discharging a firearm in the city limits, two counts of hit and run, and reckless operation with accident. Young is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Alvin T. Louis, 41, Martin Luther King Avenue, Patterson, was arrested at 10:30 a.m. Thursday on a count of failure appear on a charge of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams).

--Johnel Dyer II, 45, North Street, Patterson, was arrested at 2:53 a.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Dyer was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Carl R. Miller, 53, Dupre Street, Houma, was arrested at 8:37 a.m. Sunday on charges of speeding 20-25 mph over the limit, driver’s license suspended or revoked, no insurance and proper equipment required on vehicles. Miller is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,099.

Morgan City

Police Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 105 calls for service and made these arrests:

--Daniel J. Plaisance Jr., 33, Claiborne Street, Pierre Part, was arrested at 4:35 p.m. Saturday on warrants alleging possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance and possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.

--Amber L. Fonseca, 34, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:03 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle and driving under suspension.

--Anita Charles, 35, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested 9:17 a.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging domestic abuse battery.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 78 complaints and made these arrests:

--Russell Picard Jr., 35, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:09 p.m. Sunday on a charge of aggravated flight from an officer. Bail has not been set.

---Mario Andino Lucas II, 37, Gretna, was arrested at 9:33 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of stolen things, possession of methamphetamine, possession of amphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bail has not been set.

--Candice Nicole Ashley, 33, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:52 a.m. Saturday on a charge of child desertion. Bail has not been set.

--Terrance Poindexter, 35, Galliano, was arrested 1:03 p.m. Sunday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, transactions involving drug proceeds and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bail has not been set.

Berwick

Police Chief David S. Leonard reported this arrest:

----Tommy Trosclair, 30, Enterprise Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 1:12 a.m. Saturday on Morgan City warrants alleging disturbing the peace (language) and obscenity.
About 1:05 a.m. Saturday, officers made contact with Trosclair. It was learned that he had active warrants through the Morgan City Police Department.

Trosclair was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked. Following booking, Trosclair was transported to the Morgan City Police Department.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported these arrests:

--Aqueelah Joseph, 41, Canal Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 4:18 p.m. Nov. 16 on a charge of disturbing the peace (obscene language). Joseph was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Shaquille Conner, 31, Willowood Drive, Franklin, while incarcerated at the Franklin Police Department, was arrested at 8:58 p.m. Nov. 16 on a warrant alleging simple battery. Conner was booked, processed and held with no bond set.

--Aric Small, 33, Second Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:26 p.m. Nov. 16 on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Small was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.

--Travion White, 20, Railroad Avenue, Franklin, was arrested at 1:05 p.m. Sunday on charges of disturbing the peace, inciting to riot and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. White was booked, processed and held with no bond set.

--Marteilan Mitchell, 20, Trowbridge Street, Franklin, was arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder, second-degree battery and cruelty to juveniles. Mitchell was booked, processed and held with no bond set.

--Amaya Darby, 20, Martin Luther King Boulevard, Franklin, was arrested at 1:05 p.m. Sunday charges of disturbing the peace and inciting to riot. Darby was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Donnie Pierre Breaux, 31, Highway 70, Pierre Part, was arrested Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery on a pregnant victory.

The Sheriff’s Office has also issued arrested warrants Lacey Breaux Dunnigan, 35, Devall Road, Prairieville, arising from a domestic incident that occurred Sunday afternoon in Belle River.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence and made contact with a female, who advised that on Sunday afternoon, she was followed to her Riverbend home by her ex-domestic partner and his sister.
The two individuals identified as Breaux and Dunnigan allegedly forcefully removed the victim from her vehicle and beat her. Neither Breaux nor Dunnigan were on scene when deputies arrived.

As a result of their investigation, deputies observed evidence consistent with the victim’s version of events, specifically physical injuries.

Breaux was arrested a short time later and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention pending a bond hearing.

Deputies are seeking Dunnigan.