Arrests on weapon, heroin, cocaine charges reported

(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 weapon and heroin charges, and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office booked a suspect on cocaine charges.

Morgan City

Police Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 112 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Trampas John Lapoint, 35, Sun Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Thursday on charges of illegal carrying of a weapon, resisting an officer, remaining after forbidden and unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling.

--Fred Purnell Kenner, 36, Grace Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:17 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Dustin Paul Fitch, 35, Shady Grove, Patterson, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Thursday on a charge of criminal damage to property.

--Randy Lee Hatcher, 44, Aucoin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:53 p.m. Wednesday on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 48-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 62 complaints and made these arrests:

--Russell Thomas, 31, Patterson, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Friday by the Narcotics Section on charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, and on a warrant alleging criminal neglect of family.
Bail has not been set at this time.

--Jamie Dale Boudoin, 52, Scott, was arrested at 7:11 a.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on acharge of criminal neglect of family. Bail was set at $65,341.79.

--Brian Joseph Delaune Jr., 37, Patterson, was arrested at 4:53 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging simple burglary and attempted theft. Delaune continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Bail has not been set for the additional charges.

--Mark Anthony Robin Jr., 38, Franklin, was arrested at 9:31 a.m. Thursday on charges of theft and possession of stolen things. Robin continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Bail has not been set for the additional charges.

--Brian Joseph Delaune Jr., 37, Patterson, was arrested at 1:31 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail was set at $65,341.79.

--Lacey Nicole Yates, 39, Patterson, was arrested at 3:53 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain automobile liability insurance, and operating a vehicle with improper headlamps. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Heather Serenity Stone, 42, Lafayette, was arrested at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of theft. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Tajh Jeon Guilbeau, 32, Lafayette, was arrested at 7:11 p.m. Wednesday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding; operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled; and failure to stop or d at stop sign. Guilbeau was released on a $1,500 bond.