Police Reports 9-14-17

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Casey Gros Jr., 23, of 1306 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, was arrested Tuesday at 9:34 p.m. on the charge of aggravated assault. A deputy responded to a call for service regarding an assault with a weapon at a business on the frontage road in Amelia. The deputy assigned to the case collected evidence that Gros waved a knife at a male subject while yelling at him. Gros was located at his residence. Following the investigation, Gros was transported to St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. He was released on a $1,500 bond.
Jeremy Watson, 30, of 2205 Maple St., Morgan City, was arrested Tuesday at 6:34 p.m. on charges of failure to signal a turn 100 feet prior to an intersection, improper lane usage, obstruction of justice, possession of Schedule I marijuana, possession of Schedule II hydrocodone, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a controlled dangerous substance law drug free zone.
Narcotics detectives patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle fail to properly signal a turn and cross over the fog line on La. 182 near Mercury Road. Detectives conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, identified as Watson, detectives smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Detectives received consent to search Watson and the car. They located marijuana, a hydrocodone pill and burnt marijuana cigarettes. Detectives also found a pipe used to smoke marijuana that Watson attempted to hide on his person during the traffic stop. Watson was transported to the St. Mary parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Tonya Clements, 31, of 317 Gilbeau Road, Apt. 106J, Lafayette, was arrested Tuesday at 7:36 p.m. on charges of no tail lights, operation of a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, possession of Schedule IV clonazepam with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule II Adderall with intent to distribute and distribution of Schedule II Adderall.
Emilie Elkins, 25, of 317 Gilbeau Road, Apt. 106 J, Lafayette, was arrested Tuesday at 7:36 p.m. on the charge of possession of Schedule IV clonazepam.
Narcotics detectives patrolling Baldwin observed a vehicle on Bollard Street that had two brake lights that were not working. Detectives conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Clements, and passenger, Elkins. While speaking with the two subjects, detectives developed information that there were illegal drugs inside the pick-up truck. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the vehicle and located 20 clonazepam pills hidden in the console area and prescription bottles containing Adderall, as well as an empty prescription bottle of Adderall. Through further investigation, detectives found evidence that Clements had distributed some of the Adderall pills. Clements and Elkins were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Donna Reed, 46, of 1900 Saturn Street, Bayou Vista, was arrested Wednesday at 8:17 a.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace excessive noise.
A deputy conducted an investigation into complaints received over the last several days about a subject causing a disturbance at the intersection of Teche and Saturn Roads in Bayou Vista. The deputy found that Reed was yelling and making offensive hand gestures at passing vehicles causing a disturbance in the neighborhood on several occasions. Reed was released on a summons.
Janice Thomas, 63, of 1515 Saturn Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested Wednesday at 4:18 p.m. on charges of theft of goods and disturbing the peace intoxicated.
A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. The deputy collected evidence from store security personnel that Thomas took the tags off items and attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise. The deputy noted that Thomas also appeared to be intoxicated. Because Thomas was unable to drive due to her intoxicated state or locate a ride home, the deputy transported her to her residence. Thomas was released on a summons.
Travis Davis, 45, of 1134 Martin Luther King Road, Charenton, was arrested Wednesday at 8:18 p.m. on the charge of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A deputy stopped a vehicle after observing that the driver did not stop at a stop sign on Martin Luther King Road. The deputy spoke with the driver, Davis, and found that his license was suspended. Davis was released on a summons.
Blake Stevens, 30, of 115 Domingue St. Lot 3, Jeanerette, was arrested Wednesday at 11:09 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I synthetic cannabinoids, abuse of toxic vapors, possession of Schedule II Vyvanse and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A deputy investigating a complaint of a reckless driver on US 90 in Jeanerette located the suspect’s vehicle at a gas station in the area and spoke with Stevens who was driving the vehicle. During the traffic stop, the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department K-9 team arrived on scene. The Chitimacha K-9 officer conducted a sweep of the vehicle and indicated the presence of illegal drugs. The deputy searched the car and found bags of synthetic marijuana and cigar wraps. A deputy searching Stevens located several Vyvanse pills in his pants pocket. Stevens was unable to provide a prescription for the pills. Following the investigation, Stevens was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Dawn Pruitt, 43, of 115 Poncio St., Morgan City, was arrested Thursday at 12:17 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of possession of cocaine, prostitution and possession of drug paraphernalia. A deputy made a traffic stop on a vehicle after the driver failed to signal a turn onto La. 182 in Amelia. The deputy spoke with the driver, Pruitt, and located the active warrant for her arrest. Pruitt was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Brian Delaune, 32, of 203 La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested Wednesday at 6:47 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule IV alprazolam with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule III Subutex with intent to distribute, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law drug free zone, illegal possession of stolen things—three counts and possession of Schedule II methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Narcotics Section detectives investigated a tip they received about a subject selling illegal drugs in Morgan City. Detectives located Delaune near a business on La. 70. Detectives were speaking with Delaune when he handed them a bag containing pills and methamphetamine. Detectives also learned that Delaune was in possession of items stolen from a store in Bayou Vista. Detectives received consent to search Delaune, his belongings, and his residence. Detectives found three items suspected of being stolen. The initial investigation took place within 2,000 feet of a school. Delaune 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:
Aric Small, 27, of Second Street, Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 8:54 a.m. on a warrant for Probation and Parole for the charge of probation violation. Small was booked, processed, and released to La. Probation and Parole.