Theft, hit-and-run arrests reported by Morgan City police

(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.)

Morgan City police reported arrests on theft, hit-and-run, animal cruelty and marijuana possession charges Tuesday and early Wednesday.

Morgan City

Police Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 42 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Peggy Sue Sons, North Street Patterson, was arrested at 8:37 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft ($1,000-$5,000).

--Rebecca Marie Freer, 39, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:42 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of hit and run.

--Travis Ruffin Jr., 24, Susan Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday as a fugitive from the Houma Police Department.

--Malaka Joseph, 38, Vernon Street, Thibodaux, was arrested at 10 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana and improper lighting.

--Cassandra Louise Merlock, 39, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:14 a.m. Wednesday on charges of cruelty to animals, general speed law and no insurance.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 26 complaints and made these arrests:

--David Joseph Hayes, 37, Franklin, was arrested at 2:09 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of criminal neglect of family, possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Jeremy Lynn Windham, 37, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. Wednesday on charges of driving while intoxicated and no headlights. Bail has not been set at this time.

Patterson

Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--William Doiron, 26, Neptune Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving with license suspended or revoked and no proof of insurance. Doiron was issued a citation.

Chitimacha

Police Chief B.C. Trahan reported these arrests:

--Bishop Boutte, 24, Chitimacha Loop Road, Charenton, was arrested Saturday on a charge of sexual assault. He was transported to St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Miguel Sanchez, 22, Teche Road, Morgan City, was arrested Saturday on a charge of simple assault. He was released on a summons.