Morgan City police make six arrests on meth 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 nine drug-related arrests in the last week, including six alleging possession of methamphetamine.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Samantha Broussard, 37, La. 663, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:33 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana (first offense), possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of justice and no seatbelt, and as a fugitive (16th Judicial District Court).

--Sheyla Gomez, 26, Woodland Park Drive, Houston, was arrested at 11:56 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and open container in a motor vehicle.

--Courtney Smith, 36, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:14 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

--Andri Giroir, 52, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:10 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana (first offense), possession of drug paraphernalia and window tint violation.

--Joshua Drisklill, 32, Iowa Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:49 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and failure to signal.

--Jamarcus Clark, 34, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.

--Jessie Grady, 48, Two Brothers Road, Amelia, was arrested at 11:28 p.m. Friday on charges of lights required and possession of synthetic marijuana (first offense). (Released on summons.)

--Jesse Hart, 32, Gabriel Street, Patterson, was arrested at 10:24 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense), possession of drug paraphernalia and four counts of failure to appear to pay fines (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Madden Booty, 18, Maple Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of marijuana (first), possession of tobacco products under 21 and violation of a drug-free zone. (Released on summons.)

--Ashley Corea, 18, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:24 p.m. Friday on a charge of allowing dogs to roam. (Released on summons.)

--Mason Oliver, 25, Sun Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Arrie Sam, 20, Poncio Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Douglas Dilsaver, 42, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:43 a.m. Saturday on charges of failure to yield and failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Dylan Theriot, 24, Belle River, Pierre Part, was arrested at 3:34 p.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Natosha Hillebran, 47, Prairie Road, Franklin, was arrested at 4:51 p.m. Saturday on three counts of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Cristian Alvia-Suazo, 29, Wedell Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:28 p.m. Saturday on charges of careless operation of a motor vehicle, no driver’s license and failure to change an out of state license plate.

--Joseph Burton, 49, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:39 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and illegal use of off-road vehicles.

--Jason Wiggins, 51, Moffett Court, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 2:05 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle, resisting an office and illegal lane usage.

--Terrence Johnson, 42, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:25 p.m. Sunday as a fugitive (16th Judicial District Court).

--Tra Acosta, 28, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested 5:14 p.m. Sunday on charges of failure to yield, driving under suspension, no child restraint and failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Lenny Steel, 41, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:58 p.m. Sunday on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and resisting an officer.

--Jonathan Diez, 24, Woodland Park Drive, Houston, was arrested at 11:59 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), open container of alcohol in motor vehicle and failure to yield, and as a fugitive (Harris County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office).

--Rachel King, 41, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:06 p.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Kelly Roberson, 62 Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:24 p.m. Thursday on charges of failure to signal, resisting an officer (false information) and resisting arrest.

--Raymond Soumeillan, 62, Arenz Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:02 a.m. Friday on a charge of front and rear lights required. (Released on a summons).

--Ashley Jennies, 37, La. 182, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:09 a.m. April 30 on a charge of remaining where forbidden.

--Leslie Johnson, 30, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:12 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and disturbing the peace.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported this arrest:

--Shayne Christine Charles, 30, New Orleans, was arrested at 10:08 p.m. April 30 on charges of maximum speed limit, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of Schedule I drugs.
Charles was released on a $2,500 bond.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Teresa R. Dugar, 54, Mill Road, Patterson, was arrested at 6:58 p.m. Saturday on charges of driver’s license suspended or revoked and resisting an officer by flight (vehicle).

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Eddie Hillery Ned, 24, Lee Street, White Castle, was arrested Sunday on charges of speeding, aggravated flight from an officer and driving with a suspended driver’s license.

The charges result from a traffic incident originating in Pierre Part on Sunday morning on La.70.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed an eastbound vehicle commit a traffic violation and attempted a stop. The suspect engaged the deputy in a pursuit exceeding 100 mph. Deputies pursued the suspect vehicle and were able to successfully terminate the pursuit east of La. 996.

The suspect now identified as Ned was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

,b>Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Renoldo Toussaint, 47, Baptiste Street, Baldwin, was arrested at 8:45 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Toussaint was booked, processed and held on a $30,439.32 bond.

--Tashannon Silas, 27, Liner Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:51 p.m. April 30 on a charge of illegal use of controlled dangerous substance in the presence of juveniles. Silas was booked, processed and released on a $1,000 bond.

--James Austin, 18, Norris St., New Iberia, was arrested at 7:10 p.m. Thursday on a warrant dated Jan. 31 alleging disturbing the peace (interruption of lawful assembly), aggravated assault with a firearm and firearm-free zone. Austin was additionally arrested on charges of gambling in public, two counts of resisting an officer, illegal carrying of a weapon and firearm-free zone. Austin was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.