Police Reports 8-10-17

St. Mary Parish Sherriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
John Jones Jr., 25, of 531 Arcemont Lane, Bayou Vista, was arrested Tuesday at 3:36 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule II methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor and violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law in a drug free zone.
Janna Gilmore, 31, of 531 Arcemont Lane, Bayou Vista, was arrested Tuesday at 3:36 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule II methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor and violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law in a drug free zone.
Narcotics detectives investigating a report of illegal drug activity in the presence of children obtained a search warrant for Gilmore’s and Jones’ residence. Detectives located bags of methamphetamine and several items of drug paraphernalia including several syringes and spoons used to inject illegal drugs. Detectives spoke with four children who were at the residence at the time of the investigation. The children were placed in the care of a family member. Gilmore and Jones were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
John Trosclair Jr., 59, of 108 Meadowvale Drive, Carencro, was arrested Tuesday at 10:56 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of speeding and driving under suspension. Trosclair turned himself in at the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office in Franklin. A deputy with the Warrants Section transported him to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Trosclair was released on a $4,000 bond.
Ramus Martin, 51, of 233 Joshua Reed Drive, Houma, was arrested Tuesday at 1:05 p.m. on warrants for failure to appear on the charge of issuing worthless checks, Lafayette Parish warrant for felony theft and a Jefferson Parish warrant for failure to appear on the charge of issuing worthless checks.
During a traffic stop on Village Lane in Amelia, a deputy found a passenger, Martin, was wanted on active warrants. The deputy transported Martin to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Gary Morgan Jr., 35, of 435 Aucoin St., Morgan City, was arrested Tuesday at 8:11 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. During booking at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center, a correctional officer located the active warrant for Morgan’s arrest. Morgan was released on an $850 bond.
Kacy Norman, 32, of 1513½ Nevada St., Morgan City, was arrested Tuesday at 9:46 p.m. on charges of possession of stolen things, forgery, and unauthorized use of an access card. Tuesday, a deputy responded to a report of a vehicle burglary in Bayou Vista. A driver’s license and debit card were stolen from the vehicle. The deputy learned that the debit card was used at a business in Morgan City. The deputy positively identified the person who used the stolen card as Norman and located her on Sandra Street in Morgan City. While speaking with her about the case, the deputy received consent to search her purse, and located the driver’s license that was reported stolen in the vehicle burglary. Norman was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Joshua Smith, 22, of 3470 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, was arrested Tuesday at 9:05 p.m. on three warrants for failure to appear on the charges of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, possession of Schedule I synthetic cannabinoids, and possession of Schedule I marijuana. While investigating a separate complaint on Village Lane in Amelia, deputies received information that Smith, who was wanted on active warrants, was in the area. Deputies located Smith at his residence and transported him to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $28,000.
Leobardo Pineda-Hernandez, 19, of 247 Texas St., Berwick, was arrested Wednesday at 1:24 a.m. on the charge of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence on Arcemont Lane in Bayou Vista. Deputies learned that when the victim opened the door to the residence, Pineda-Hernandez pushed the door, causing the female victim to fall onto a nearby couch. Deputies located Pineda-Hernandez at his residence. Through investigation, deputies found that Pineda-Hernandez was involved in an argument on social media with another male subject and went to the residence in Bayou Vista to confront him. Pineda-Hernandez was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Rachel Wimberly, 51, of 208 Chauvin Drive, Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 5:50 a.m. on charges of possession of Schedule II crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Brittany Soprano, 21, of 128 Sager Brown Road, Baldwin, was arrested Wednesday at 5:14 a.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Deputies developed information that illegal drug activity was taking place at Wimberly’s residence on Chauvin Drive. Deputies went to the residence, spoke with Wimberly and Soprano. They subsequently located a piece of crack cocaine and glass pipes used to smoke crack cocaine in Wimberly’s room and empty plastic bags used for methamphetamine in Soprano’s vehicle. Soprano was released on a summons. Wimberly was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Joseph Brown, 34, of 212 Sylvester Avenue, Raceland, was arrested Monday at 8:01 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of possession of Schedule IV alprazolam, misrepresentation during booking, and disturbing the peace by appearing in an intoxicated condition. A correctional officer located the active warrant during booking at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. No bail is set.
Shelton Phillips, 21, of 145 Georgetown Road, Glencoe, was arrested Wednesday at 10:40 a.m. on two warrants from the 15th Judicial District Court in Lafayette Parish for failure to appear on the charges of theft and possession of marijuana and on a warrant from the 12th Judicial District Court in Avoyelles Parish for failure to appear on the charge of theft of goods. A deputy with the Warrants Section located Phillips at his residence on the warrants and transported him to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Beau Boudreaux, 38, of 210 Mars Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested Wednesday at 3:38 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. A correctional officer transported Boudreaux from the Lafayette Parish jail to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $6,000.
Scott Breaux, 35, 102 Thomas Nolan Drive, Lafayette, was arrested Wednesday at 3:39 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. A correctional officer transported Breaux from the Lafayette Parish jail to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $30,818.
Michael Morris Jr., 18, of 308½ Talbot St., Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 3:40 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. A correctional officer transported Morris from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrest:
Celeste Drummond, 28, Jena Street, Charenton, was arrested Wednesday for domestic abuse battery. She was transported to the parish jail. Officers responded to a residence on the reservation in reference to a disturbance. During the investigation, it was learned that Drummond had committed the battery.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Mark Wesley, 22, of Easy Street, Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 11:59 a.m. on warrants charging him with aggravated assault with a firearm, illegal use of weapons, and simple criminal damage to property. Officers responded to a complaint in reference to an assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who advised that while in the area of Ninth St. Wesley allegedly used a firearm to shoot at the victim hitting the victim’s vehicle. Wesley was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
Michael Morris Jr., 18, of Talbot Street, Franklin, was arrested Tuesday at 5:28 p.m. on warrants charging him with armed robbery. Officers responded to the area of Iberia Street in reference to looking for suspects involved in an armed robbery that had taken place in the area of Oneal Chube Street. Upon further investigation and through speaking with the victim, it was learned that Morris was allegedly involved in the robbery. Morris was booked, processed, and remains incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.