Police Reports 5-2-18

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Shawn Ramagos, 28, of 1049 Ramos St., Siracusaville, was arrested Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family.
Deputies responding to a call for service regarding a disturbance at a residence in Siracusaville made contact with Ramagos and located the active warrant for his arrest. Ramagos was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.
Shane Granger, 30, of 735 Chetta Lane, Amelia, was arrested Tuesday at 2:38 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of marijuana, no vehicle insurance, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license and signaling required.
A deputy working in the Amelia area made contact with Granger and located the active warrant for his arrest. Granger was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Jarrett Francis, 29, of 145 Racetrack Lane, Rayne, was arrested Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and operating a vehicle without proper equipment.
Francis turned himself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Francis was released on a $1,000 bond.
Lance Haycock Jr., 25, of 607 Tunica St., Charenton, was arrested Tuesday at 11:57 a.m. on three warrants for failure to appear on charges of no driver’s license, possession of open alcoholic containers in motor vehicles, taking alligators during closed season, no insurance, careless operation and operating a vehicle in an unsafe condition.
A Corrections Division deputy transported Haycock from the Iberia Parish jail to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Tawanna Thomas, 39, of 145 St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 2:14 p.m. on a warrant for the charge of theft.
On April 18, a Narcotics Section detective began an investigation into the theft by an employee of prescription pills from a pharmacy in Bayou Vista. The detective gathered evidence that Thomas changed inventory data and stole thousands of oxycodone and hydrocodone pills valued at over $12,000 from the business over the last year. A warrant was issued for Thomas’ arrest. Thomas was located on the warrant at a residence on St. Joseph Lane in Franklin and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Thomas was later transported to another jail facility for housing.
Keith Tillman Jr., 21, of 104 Little Flower Lane Apt #3, Bayou Vista, was arrested Tuesday at 2:16 p.m. on charges of no driver’s license, possession of Schedule I marijuana with intent to distribute, attempted distribution of Schedule I marijuana, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law drug free zone, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Narcotics Section detectives developed information that Tillman arranged to sell marijuana on the corner of US 90 and Delmar Avenue in Bayou Vista. Detectives surveilled the area and located Tillman in a vehicle in the parking lot of a business. Tillman was detained pending further investigation. While speaking with Tillman, detectives received consent to search the vehicle and his person. Detectives located marijuana, a handgun, and a digital scale. The drugs were located within 2,000 feet of a church. Continuing the investigation, detectives located marijuana at Tillman’s residence and collected evidence that Tillman was selling the illegal substance. Tillman was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Franklin Third Ward Marshal Carla B. Weidenboerner reported the following arrest:
Giovonne Nelson, 34, of 210 Cedar St., Franklin, was arrested at his residence by a Franklin Deputy Marshal on a Franklin Third Ward City Court warrant for failure to appear for a review hearing on original charges of hit and run and driving without a license.
Nelson was transported to the Franklin Police Department for booking and released on a $450 cash bond.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
Lizzdayanna Chandias Reyes, 19, of Dulles Drive, Lafayette, was arrested Monday on the charge of unlawful playing of gaming devices by persons under the age of 21, and was released on a summons.
An officer responded to a tribal business in reference to underage gambling. During the investigation, it was learned that Reyes was underage, and she was arrested.
Tyrone Weber, 34, of Kerry Lane, Baldwin, was arrested Tuesday on the charge of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II cocaine. He was transported to the parish jail.
On April 2, an officer responded to a tribal business in reference to possible drugs. During the investigation, it was learned that Weber was allegedly involved, and a warrant was obtained.
On Monday, Jeanerette Police Department arrested Weber on the warrant and he was turned over to the Chitimacha Police Department.
Franklin Police Chief Sabira McGuire reported the following arrest:
Kenneth Smith Jr., 30, of Dora Washington Road, Cade, was arrested Tuesday at 9:23 p.m. on charges of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and simple battery. Smith was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.