Police Reports 7-26-17

St. Mary Parish Sherriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Michael Williams, 53, of 407 Cypress Lane, Jeanerette, was arrested Monday at 6:06 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I (marijuana) and improper lane usage. Detectives of the Narcotics Section patrolling Four Corners observed a vehicle crossing over the center line of US 90 and conducted a traffic stop. Detectives identified the driver as Williams. While speaking with him, detectives received consent to search the vehicle and located a marijuana cigarette. Williams was released on a summons to appear in court on October 11, 2017.
Huey Bertrand Jr., 35, of 29644 South Palmetto Street, Walker, was arrested Monday at 11:15 a.m. on the charge of possession of Schedule I (heroin). A deputy responded to the Fairview Treatment Center after receiving a complaint of illegal drugs at the business. The deputy learned from the complainant that a small plastic baggie containing suspected illegal drugs was found and that the illegal substance belonged to Bertrand. The deputy examined the substance and found that it was a small amount of heroin. The deputy spoke with Bertrand who admitted that the illegal drug was his. Bertrand was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Melissa Thomas, 38, of 217 Mars Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested Monday at 8:17 p.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated. While the deputy was speaking to the subjects involved, Thomas began yelling at one of the subjects in the parking lot causing a disturbance. The deputy repeatedly ordered Thomas to leave the area. Thomas refused. She was released on a summons to appear in court on October 11, 2017.
Anthony Brooks, 37, of 125 Chandra Lane, Centerville, was arrested Monday at 9:10 p.m. on the charge of attempted aggravated arson. Deputies responded to a report of possible arson at a residence on Chandra Lane in Centerville. Deputies entered the residence, smelled the strong odor of gasoline, and escorted several subjects, including juveniles, out of the home for their safety. The Centerville Volunteer Fire Department also responded and used ventilation fans to help remove the fumes from the residence. Through investigation, deputies found evidence that Brooks poured gasoline onto the kitchen floor and then held a burning piece of paper over the gas while making threats to burn the house down. Brooks was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Quijakius Johnson, 35, of 2426 Apple St., Morgan City, was arrested Tuesday at 9:43 p.m. on charges of improper lane usage, obstruction of justice, possession of Schedule I (synthetic cannabinoids), possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer.
A deputy patrolling US 90 in Berwick observed a vehicle driving onto the shoulder of the roadway and conducted a traffic stop. The deputy identified the driver as Johnson. While speaking with him, the deputy received consent to search the vehicle and located synthetic cannabinoids. Johnson then attempted to flee on foot but was detained by the deputy. Johnson continued to attempt to pull away from the deputy several times. During the traffic stop investigation, the deputy found evidence that Johnson ate some of the synthetic drugs. Johnson was transported to an area hospital for evaluation. After being released from the medical center, Johnson was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.