Local authorities arrest three on weapon 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.)

St. Mary and Morgan City authorities made three arrests this week on weapon-related charges, including one on an armed robbery charge and another involving aggravated assault.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 45 complaints and made these arrests:

--Nyjal Aly Hurst, 25, Jeanerette, was arrested at 6:30 a.m. Monday on charges of domestic abuse (child endangerment law), aggravated armed robbery with weapon, aggravated battery and attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

Bail was set at $345,000.

--Michael Paul Bergeron, 46, Morgan City, was at 1:34 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of aggravated assault with a firearm. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Cassidy Rose Hilliard, 20, Patterson, was arrested at 6:22 a.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting) and simple criminal damage to property. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Felicia Margaret Young, 52, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:55 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of domestic abuse (aggravated assault). Bail has not been set at this time.

--Natron Marquanzie Ismail Pilote, 29, Patterson, was arrested at 9:46 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of theft. Bail has not been set at this time.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 57 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Angelle Rene Broussard, 32, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:07 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of alprazolam, possession of marijuana (first), driving under suspension and license plate light required.

--Kellie Boudreaux, 41, Willowbend Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 12:45 p.m. Monday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 14 complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Avelino Galvan, Jr., County Road 4715, Fred, Texas, was arrested at 4:36 a.m. Monday on charges of speeding and careless operation. Galvan was booked, processed and released on an $876 bond.

--Madison Turner, 31, Main Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:14 p.m. Monday on a warrant dated July 30 alleging unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Turner was booked, processed and released on a $5,000 bond.

--Juvenile was arrested at 12:49 p.m. Monday as a runaway juvenile.

--Tristen Lancon, 36, Robert Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:21 a.m. Tuesday on charges of telephone harassment and two counts of resisting an officer. Lancon was booked, processed and held on a $6,000 bond.