Police: Man damaged $1,200 of property

A 57-year-old Larose man was booked into Morgan City jail Thursday stemming from an August 2017 incident when he damaged property valued at $1,200, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Jerry A. Savoie Jr., 57, of Oak Street in Larose, was arrested at 8:50 a.m. Thursday on a charge of criminal damage to property $1,000 to $5,000.

Savoie was located and arrested at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on a Morgan City police warrant. The warrant stems from an Aug. 11, 2017, investigation when officers responded to a business in the area of Brashear Avenue in regard to property that was damage, Blair said.

Savoie was identified as a suspect in the investigation. Savoie allegedly damaged property belonging to the business in the amount of $1,200, Blair said.

The investigation continued when a warrant was prepared for Savoie’s arrest. Savoie was jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 54 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Thomas C. Thompson, 44, of First Street in Berwick, was arrested at 10:26 a.m. Thursday on warrants charging him with two counts of failure to comply with terms of drug court and failure to appear for revocation hearing and on a charge of driving under suspension.

Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle due to an improper lane change. Thompson, the driver, had a suspended driver’s license, Blair said. Thompson also had active arrest warrants through 16th Judicial District Court. Thompson was jailed.

—Sterling Smith, 26, of Solar Trailer Park in Thibodaux, was arrested at 2:10 p.m. Thursday on charges of three counts of failure to appear for court for 501 notice.

Smith was located and arrested at the police department on a city court warrant. Smith was jailed.

—John K. Buck Jr., 31, of Ricohoc Drive in Ricohoc, was arrested at 3:03 p.m. Thursday on warrants charging him with hit and run, careless operation, improper equipment and two counts of failure to appear for contempt hearing.

Buck was located and arrested at the police department on warrants for Morgan City police and the 16th Judicial District Court. The warrants from Morgan City police stem from a March 11 investigation when officers responded to the area of La. 70 in regard to a crash.

Buck was identified during the investigation. Buck allegedly struck a fence in the area of La. 70 and fled the scene, Blair said. The vehicle’s tires were deemed to be in poor condition and unsafe for travel, Blair said.

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

—Tony Harris, 56, of Orange Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:24 p.m. Thursday on charges of domestic abuse battery and disturbing the peace.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Orange Street in regard to a disturbance. Officers arrived when Harris was identified. Harris allegedly struck the victim during a verbal altercation and caused a disturbance, Blair said. Harris was jailed.

—Jonathan C. Murray, 33, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:36 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear for revocation and on a charge of disturbing the peace.

Patrol officers responded to the area of South Railroad Avenue in regard to a disturbance. Officers arrived when Murray was identified. Murray caused a disturbance in the presence of the officer, Blair said. Murray also had an active arrest warrant through 16th Judicial District Court. Murray was jailed.

—Elton J. Pinn, 34, of St. Clair Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:41 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging him with four counts of failure to appear for arraignment and on a charge of resisting an officer.

Patrol officers observed Pinn in the area of Railroad Avenue. The officer had knowledge that Pinn had an active warrant through city court, Blair said.

Pinn fled on foot while being taken into custody and was apprehended a short time later, Blair said. Pinn was jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 36 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrest in east St. Mary Parish:

—Sasha Mayon, 31, of Canal Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:29 p.m. Thursday on charges of obstruction of justice, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.

Narcotics detectives executing an arrest warrant at a home on Canal Road spoke with Mayon and received consent to search the location. Detectives found three bags of methamphetamine, two glass pipes and a Xanax pill, Anslum said.

A juvenile was present at the home at the time of the investigation. Also, the residence is within 2,000 feet of a park, church and school. Mayon was booked into parish jail and then released on $2,000 bail.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.

Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt reported no arrests.