Police: Man arrested on domestic abuse, drug charges

A 26-year-old Morgan City man was charged Tuesday with domestic abuse battery-strangulation and possessing three different drugs, Morgan City Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Atlas J. White, 26, of Oil Tank Alley in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:11 p.m. Tuesday on warrants charging him with domestic abuse battery-strangulation, possession of testosterone, possession of promethazine, possession of trazadone without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The detectives division began an investigation of an incident that occurred in the area of Oil Tank Alley involving a domestic violence related incident. When investigators arrived, White was identified as one of the parties involved.

White allegedly choked the victim during the incident, Blair said. A search warrant was conducted on White’s home, and investigators located evidence of the altercation along with suspected testosterone, promethazine, trazadone and drug paraphernalia, Blair said.

White had received medical treatment for injuries received during the altercation. Therefore, the investigation continued, and warrants were prepared for his arrest. White was located and arrested in the area of Federal Avenue and jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 49 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Jesse L. Comeaux Jr., 24, of Levee Road in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:29 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant charging him with criminal damage to property.

Comeaux was located and arrested in the area of Levee Road on a warrant. The warrant stems from an April 18 investigation when Comeaux allegedly caused damage to property in the area of Franklin Street.

The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Comeaux’s arrest. Comeaux was jailed.

—Cameron H. Jackson, 19, of Sun Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana second offense and possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Morgan L. Minor, 17, of Halsey Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of tobacco under 18 years old and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bike patrol officers initiated contact with two people in a vehicle in the area of Halsey Street. Jackson and Minor were identified and in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Minor was also in possession of tobacco. Jackson and Minor were jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 34 complaints and reported the following arrests:

—Lavontre Johnson, 19, of La. 182 in Berwick, was arrested at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, distribution of marijuana, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm with obliterated serial numbers, transactions involving drug proceeds, obstruction of justice and violation of controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone.

—Drake Wood, 18, of Parro Lane in Berwick, was arrested at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana, violation of controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone, obstruction of justice and resisting an officer with force.

Narcotics detectives patrolling the area of Berwick observed a vehicle traveling without lights on Sixth Street. Detectives conducted a traffic stop and observed movement in the rear and front passenger side of the vehicle. Detectives located two passengers, Johnson and Wood.

Detectives observed Johnson bend over several times and throw something towards the front of the vehicle, Anslum said. Johnson was detained and during a search of him, detectives located $334 cash. During a search of the vehicle, detectives located a loaded firearm, with an unreadable serial number, in the immediate area where Johnson was seated, the sheriff said.

Detectives found evidence that Wood attempted to swallow a bag of marijuana, Anslum said. While placing Wood in handcuffs, he forcefully pulled away from detectives. Detectives also found evidence that Wood purchased marijuana from Johnson near a church, the sheriff said. Johnson and Wood were jailed with no bail set.

—Nikki Mayon, 36, of Hilda Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:43 a.m. Wednesday on a Franklin Police Department warrant charging her with failure to obtain vehicle registration, no driver’s license and expired motor vehicle inspection.

Narcotics detectives patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle fail to signal at the intersection of Southeast Boulevard and Middle Road. Detectives conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle and made contact with Mayon. Detectives learned that Mayon held an active warrant for her arrest. Mayon was jailed with bail set at $450.

Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt reported the following arrests:

—Ernest Harris, 42, of St. Michael Street in Patterson, was arrested at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of unauthorized use of a moveable. No bail was set yet.

—Crystal Duhon, 46, of Fairview Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:57 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft by shoplifting. Duhon was jailed with bail set at $473.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.