Police: Man caught with items taken in burglaries

A 33-year-old Morgan City man was charged Monday in connection with burglaries in the Lakeside Subdivision area, Morgan City Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Titus C. Trimm, 33, of Patton Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:53 p.m. Monday on warrants charging him with possession of stolen things $1,000 to $5,000, possession of marijuana, violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law, transactions involving proceeds from controlled dangerous substance activity and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Trimm was located and arrested at the Calcasieu Parish Detention Center on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City police. The warrants stem from a June 21 investigation in connection with recent vehicle burglaries in the Lakeside Subdivision area. Police learned that Trimm was in possession of some of the stolen property taken during those burglaries, Blair said.

A search warrant was secured for Trimm’s home when investigators located the stolen property. Investigators also located suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia and money believed derived from illicit sales.

The area where the incident had taken place was within a drug-free zone. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Trimm’s arrest. Trimm was jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 31 calls and reported the following arrest:

—Heather A. Spencer, 37, of La. 182 in Patterson, was arrested at 7 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of stolen things less than $1,000.

Patrol officers responded to the area of La. 182 in regard to a theft. Officers arrived when Spencer was identified. Spencer was allegedly in possession of property that belonged to the victim valued at $400. Spencer was jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 39 complaints and reported the following arrests:

—Oistin Busse, 19, of Watkins Street in Berwick, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

—Tyler Davidson, 25, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Josie Merida, 17, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Kenneth Scott III, 19, of Riverview Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol and narcotics sections responded to the 7100 block of La. 182 for an unrelated call for service. Upon making contact with the home owner, Davidson, deputies smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from inside, Anslum said.

During a search of the home, deputies located marijuana and several items of drug paraphernalia, Anslum said. Deputies also found evidence that Merida had marijuana on her, the sheriff said. Busse, Davidson, Merida and Scott were all released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 5.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.

Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt reported no arrests.