Eight arrests reported by local agencies

(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.)

Local law enforcement agencies reported eight arrests Monday and Tuesday, including burglary and battery charges.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 28 complaints and made these arrests:

--Alexander Jose Solis, 38, Berwick, was arrested at 3:49 p.m. Monday on charges of unlawful production, distribution, or possession of fraudulent documents; driver must be licensed; brake lights required; and proper equipment required on vehicles.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Darian Wayne Manuel, 28, Crowley, was arrested at 8:03 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of simple burglary. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Larry G. Blanchard Jr., 48, Napoleonville, was arrested at 2:09 a.m. Tuesday on charges of driving on roadway laned for traffic and driving while intoxicated. Bail has not been set at this time.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 24-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 40 calls for service and made these arrests:

--Clement J. Mire, 40, Vine Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:30 pm. Monday on a charge of battery on a correctional officer.

--Alex Francois, 44, South Everett Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:17 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging simple battery.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported this arrest:

--Stephanie Harvey, 44, Cane Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:53 p.m. Monday on a charge of theft by shoplifting.

About 8:05 p.m. Monday, the Berwick Police Department received a call from a local business about a person shoplifting. The employees gave a description of the female and stated that she had unpaid goods inside her purse.

Officers responded and made contact with Harvey. Through the course of the investigation, the items were recovered and returned to the store. Harvey was placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to four complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Female subject, 29, Franklin, was arrested at 10:51 a.m. Monday on a warrant dated Jan. 27 on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). She was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Male subject, 41, Franklin, was arrested at 2:26 p.m. Monday on a warrant dated Jan. 17 alleging unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and theft. He was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.