Patterson police make arrest in vehicle theft

(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.)

Patterson police arrested a Baker man Monday on a vehicle theft charge, while Franklin police have made an arrest in a Tuesday shooting.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Timothy W. Berry Jr., 34, West Chapeau Drive, Baker, was arrested at 6:35 p.m. Monday on charges of motor vehicle theft, license plate switched, driver’s license suspended or revoked, and two headlights required.

Berry is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Jorge Luis, 31, Marigny Street, New Orleans, was arrested at 3:11 a.m. Wednesday on charges of no driver’s license and two headlights required.

Luis is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $501.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24 -hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 42 complaints and made these arrests:

--Jhaviana Kior Welch, 31, Franklin, was arrested at 7:34 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of false imprisonment. Welch was released on a $1,000 bond.

--Bobby D'Angelo Jackson, 37, Franklin, was arrested at 10:04 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of crack cocaine, disturbing the peace (language), and resisting arrest or officer. Bail was set at $6,750.

--Brittany Nicole Crouch, 38, Berwick, was arrested at 12:43 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of alprazolam and illegal use, consumption, possession, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17. Crouch was released on a $5,000 bond.

Morgan City

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

--Michael Paul Broady, 40, Cecelia Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested 11 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of criminal trespass.

--David Mire, 48, Velma Court, Morgan City, was arrested at 11 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Richard Davis, 63, James Street, Amelia, was arrested at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy said the Franklin Police Department responded to 15 calls for service over the last 24-hour and made these arrests:

--Ahtajday Phillips, 23, Roseville Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6 p.m. Tuesday on charges of attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, aggravated criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm by person convicted of certain felonies. Phillips was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

The arrest stems from the shots fired that occurred Tuesday. Additional arrests are pending.

--Jamal Johnson, 30, Fairhaven Street, San Antonio, Texas, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday on charges of speeding and driving under suspension. Johnson was booked, processed and released on a $476 bond.