Morgan City police report arrests on domestic abuse, hit-and-run charges
(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 over the weekend on charges of domestic abuse battery with a pregnant victim and hit and run.
Morgan City
Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 106 calls for service and made these arrests:
--Martin Hernandez, 26, Halsey Street, Morgan City, LA was arrested at 5:15 a.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery (pregnant).
--Donna M. Aucoin, 52, Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested a 7:13 p.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging hit and run.
--Lettia S. Butler, 48, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 4 p.m. Friday on a charge of allowing dogs to roam and on Saturday on a warrant alleging two counts of allowing dogs to roam.
--James Senegal, 37, Paris Street, Opelousas, was arrested at 7:01 p.m. Friday on a charge of red light violation, no driver's license, driving under suspension, no insurance and resisting an officer (false information).
--Amilcar Lopez-Sanchez, 32, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested on at 10:50 p.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Drake C. Miller, 22, Jennifer Jean Drive, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 2:59 a.m. Sunday on a charge of remaining where forbidden.
--Omar D. Pacheco-Espinoza, 22, Chirpi Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:33 a.m. Monday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), driving under suspension and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
Franklin
Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 16 complaints over the weekend and made these arrests:
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--Jaydon Richard, 19, Lee Charles Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:37 a.m. Friday on charges of remaining where forbidden and disturbing the peace (language). Richard was booked, processed and held on a $1,500 bond.
--Kendrick Madison, 46, Anderson Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. Friday on a charge of violation of protective orders. Madison was additionally arrested on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Madison was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
--Joseph Leonard, 44, Joseph Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. Friday on charges of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace (intoxication). Leonard was booked, processed and held on a $3,500 bond.
--Lakeysha Martin, 48, Mae Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 1:24 p.m. Saturday on a warrant dated Jan. 28 alleging disturbing the peace (language), resisting an officer and simple assault. Martin was booked, processed and released on a $4,500 bond.
--John Breaux, 76, of Oakdale Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:24 p.m. Sunday on a charge of simple battery. Breaux was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.
--Joseph Nedd, 58, Tabor Street, Franklin, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. Sunday on a warrant dated Jan. 24 alleging simple battery. Nedd was booked, processed and held on a $2,500 bond.
Chitimacha
Chief B.C. Trahan reported this arrest:
--Rusty Moore, 38, Chitimacha Loop, Charenton; was arrested Jan. 29 on charges of possession of methamphetamines, possession of marijuana, possession of Schedule III drugs, possession of legend drug without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (drug-free zone). He was transported to the St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
The Chitimacha Tribal Police have an active and ongoing investigation. Further charges are possible. If you have information about this case or any other illegal narcotics activities; anonymous tips can be sent to reportit@chitimacha.gov or by calling 337-923-4964.
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