Police Reports 8-31-17

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reports the following arrests:
Lorenzo Merritt, 29, of 108 Hurst St., Patterson, was arrested Tuesday at 4:42 p.m. on charges of improper display of license plate and possession of marijuana. Narcotics detectives patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle traveling on Clarke Road without a license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made with the driver, Merritt. Detectives received consent to search Merritt’s person and the vehicle, and located marijuana cigarettes in the center console. Merritt was released on a summons.
Sydnie Wainwright, 21, of 302 Third St., Morgan City, was arrested Tuesday at 4:51 p.m. on charges of possession of methamphetamine, violation of uniform control dangerous subject law; drug-free zone church, resisting an officer, obstruction of justice, Morgan City Police Department warrant for charges of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, stop sign violation and resisting arrest and a warrant for failure to appear for the charge of possession of marijuana.
While investigating a report of illegal activity on Tournament Boulevard in Berwick, narcotics detectives observed who they knew to be Wainwright, run from within a crowd. After a short foot chase, detectives apprehended Wainwright. While speaking with her, Wainwright told detectives she ran because she held active warrants. Wainwright also told detectives that while running, she consumed narcotics and discarded a bag of methamphetamine on the ground. The incident occurred in an area less than 2,000 feet away from a church. Wainwright was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Michelle Brown, 45, of Eighth Street, Franklin, was arrested Tuesday at 8:09 a.m. on the charge of remaining where forbidden. Brown was booked, processed, and released on a $500 bond.
Loreal Druilhet, 22, of Gumpoint Lane, Franklin, turned herself in to the Franklin Police Department Tuesday at 2:03 p.m. on a warrant for the charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Druilhet was booked, processed, and released on a $2,500 bond.
Troy Washington, 50, of Bud Street, Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 9:02 a.m. on a warrant for the charge of domestic abuse battery. Washington was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.