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Vernon Robinson Jr.

Man booked on synthetic marijuana warrant

A 32-year-old Morgan City man was booked Tuesday on several warrants including one for allegedly having a large amount of synthetic marijuana, Morgan City Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Vernon J. Robinson Jr., 32, of Chennault Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on warrants charging him with possession of synthetic marijuana with intent to distribute, driving under suspension, open container in a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana.

Robinson was located and arrested in the area of Belanger Street on active warrants. The first warrant stems from an Oct. 14, 2017, investigation when Robinson was in possession of a large amount of synthetic marijuana, Blair said.

The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for his arrest. The second warrant stems from a Dec. 27, 2017, investigation when Robinson was seen operating a vehicle in the area of Federal Avenue, and Robinson had a suspended driver’s license, Blair said.

Police initiated a stop, and Robinson fled on foot. Suspected marijuana and an open container were located in the vehicle and linked to Robinson, Blair said.

The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Robinson’s arrest. Robinson was jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 20 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Rusty J. Allen, 39, of Copper Road in New Iberia, was arrested at 3:29 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving under suspension and speeding 29 mph in a 15 mph zone.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle traveling through a school zone area at 29 mph in a 15 mph zone. A stop was initiated, and Allen, the driver, had a suspended driver’s license, Blair said. Allen was jailed.

—Joshua Acosta, 21, of Federal Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday on a fugitive charge.

Acosta was located and arrested in the area of Federal Avenue on an active warrant held by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office. Acosta was transported to the Morgan City jail.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 37 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Kenneth Scott III, 19, of Riverview Drive in Berwick, was arrested at 11:13 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of direct contempt of court, speeding and failure to honor written promise to appear.

A deputy responding to a call for service at a home in the Patterson area made contact with Scott and located the active warrant for his arrest. The deputy transported Scott to parish jail with bail set at $380.

—Joey Francois, 37, of Mallard Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:14 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and operating a vehicle not covered by security.

Francois was already incarcerated at parish jail when a correctional deputy located an active warrant. No bail is set on the warrant.

Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported the following arrests:

—Ethan Mensman, 20, of Riverview Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 9:31 a.m. Tuesday on a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant charging him with failure to appear for possession of marijuana and improper lane usage. Bail was set at $2,500.

—Shamus Dardeau, 42, of Clark Road in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant charging him with theft by shoplifting. Bail was set at $373.

—Agatha M. McCleary, 25, of Tiffany Street in Patterson, was arrested at 10:41 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant charging her with failure to appear for leash law violation. McCleary posted $585 bail.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.

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