Police: Suspect fled from officers at speeds over 100 mph

A 23-year-old Morgan City man was charged with aggravated flight from an officer after fleeing from police officers at speeds of over 100 mph during a chase in Morgan City early Monday morning, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.
—Savion P. Dixon, 23, of Barrow Street in Morgan City, arrested at 2:14 a.m. Monday on charges of aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated obstruction of highway commerce, failure to signal 100 feet prior to an intersection, improper lighting, no driver’s license and resisting an officer by giving false information.
Patrol officers observed a vehicle in the area of La. 182 without proper lighting. The vehicle was also observed turning onto Myrtle Street failing to signal prior to the turn.
Officers activated their blue emergency lights and upon doing so the vehicle fled from the officer. The vehicle was traveling at speeds in upwards of 70 mph in a 30 mph zone. The vehicle was being operated in an erratic manner failing to obey traffic signals and entered onto U.S. 90.
The vehicle was later observed operating rates at speeds over 100 mph.
The vehicle exited off of U.S. 90 leaving the roadway crashing into the woods causing the vehicle to flip. Dixon was located in the vehicle and identified as the driver. Dixon allegedly admitted that he fled from officers because he did not have a valid driver’s license. Dixon was jailed.
Blair reported the following arrests:
—Cade Ordoyne, 18, of Brier Street in Schriever, arrested at 9:45 a.m. Thursday on warrants charging him with no driver’s license and resisting an officer
Ordoyne was located and arrested at the Terrebonne Parish Detention Center on active arrest warrants. The warrants stem from a September 2016 investigation in which patrol officers saw Ordoyne driving a vehicle. The officers knew of active warrants for his arrest.
Upon initiating a stop, Ordoyne fled from officers on foot. Ordoyne also did not have a valid driver’s license. Ordoyne was jailed.
—Shanita Evans, 38, of Oak Street in Morgan City, arrested at 8:19 p.m. Thursday on charges of theft of goods, possession of MDMA, possession of Tramadol, violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug free zone and on a warrant for failure to appear for trial.
Patrol officers responded to a local business in the area of La. 70 in regard to an alleged shoplifter. Upon arrival, the suspect had already left the business walking. Evans was located in the area moments later and was found to be in possession of stolen merchandise.
Evans was also in possession of suspected MDMA and Tramadol. The area where the incident had taken place was within a drug free zone. Evans was arrested and transported to the Morgan City jail.
Upon arriving to the jail a warrant was located for Evans through the 16th Judicial District Court. Evans was jailed.
—Ronnie Hatcher, 17, of Apple Street in Morgan City, arrested at 3:07 a.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with simple battery.
Hatcher was located in the area of Sixth Street and arrested on a warrant. The warrant stems from a January investigation when officers responded to a large disturbance in the area of Barrow Street.
Officers arrived, and learned that the victim was allegedly attacked by several people. One of the people was identified by the victim as Hatcher who had already left the area. A warrant was prepared for Hatcher’s arrest. Hatcher was jailed.
—Keirra A. Paddio, 18, of Freret Street in Morgan City, arrested at 11:21 a.m. Friday on a charge of criminal damage to property.
Patrol officers responded to the area of Freret Street in regard to a damage-to-property complaint. Officers arrived and according to reports the victim alleged that Paddio had gone to the home and broke and window and a door frame.
Paddio was located a short time later in the area and allegedly admitted to the damaged that was caused. Paddio was jailed.
—Seth Martin, 25, of Morgan City, arrested at 11:13 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of synthetic cannabinoids, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug free zone and disturbing the peace intoxicated.
Patrol officers responded to the area of Levee Road in regard to a person who appeared to be in an intoxicated state. Officers arrived and obtained a description of the person. Martin was located in the area sleeping while lying on garbage.
Officers awoke Martin, who was in an intoxicated state.
Martin allegedly admitted that he was under the influence of synthetic cannabinoids and had some in his possession. The suspected synthetic cannabinoids was located in Martin along with items of drug paraphernalia. The area where this incident took place was within a drug free zone. Martin was jailed.
—Sidney Borque Jr., 61, of Vivian Street in Morgan City, arrested at 12:43 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear to pay a fine. Borque was located in the area of Victor II Boulevard and arrested on city court warrants. Borque was jailed.
—Ethlin J. A. Simmons, 34, of Fifth Street in Morgan City, arrested at 5:41 p.m. Friday on charges of hit and run and use of a telecommunication device.
Patrol officers were flagged down in the area of North Everett Street in regard to a crash that had just occurred and one of the vehicles left the area. Simmons was identified as a suspect and located a short time later.
Simmons allegedly admitted to striking the vehicle while she was texting on her phone and driving. After the crash she left the area. Simmons was jailed.
—Ernest S. Oneal, 35, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, arrested at 11:36 p.m. Friday on a charge of theft less than $750.
Patrol officers responded to the area of Railroad Avenue in regard to a complaint of a disturbance. Oneal was identified as one of the person involved in the disturbance. Oneal was advised to leave the area at which time a cab transported him.
Officers were in the area of Brashear Avenue where Oneal was dropped off. Oneal was seen exiting the cab abruptly and attempting to leave the area. Oneal allegedly failed to pay his cab fare. Oneal was jailed.
—Nathaniel Rollins, 21, of Brashear Avenue in Morgan City, arrested at 1:07 a.m. Sunday on a charge of no driver’s license.
Patrol officers observed Rollins operating a vehicle and had knowledge that he did not have a valid driver’s license. A stop was initiated in the area of La. 182, and Rollins made maneuvers through a parking lot in what appeared to be an attempt to evade the stop.
Rollins stopped a short time later, and he allegedly admitted that he was attempting to get away because he did not have a driver’s license. Rollins was jailed.
—Scott J. Comeaux Sr., 38, of Levee Road in Morgan City, arrested at 2:28 a.m. Sunday on charges of DWI first offense, careless operation of a motor vehicle, driving under suspension and open container in a vehicle.
Patrol officers were in the area of La. 70 when a loud crash was heard. Officers patrolled the area and located a vehicle that had struck a utility pole attempting to leave.
Officers initiated a stop on the vehicle at which time Comeaux was identified as the driver. Upon making contact officers detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath.
Comeaux performed poorly a standardized field sobriety test. Comeaux was arrested and transported to the Morgan City jail for a chemical test. Comeaux registered 0.231 grams-percent blood alcohol content on the test and was jailed.
—Deonte D. Harris, 19, of Lake Palourde Road in Amelia, arrested at 10:45 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no driver’s license and no seat belt.
Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle in the area of La. 182 due to a restraint violation. Harris was identified as the driver and officers detected an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle.
Harris was advised of the odor and admitted that there was marijuana in the vehicle. Officers located suspected marijuana along with drug paraphernalia. Harris also did not have a valid driver’s license. Harris was jailed.
—Mandi Hatfield, 29, of Florence Street in Morgan City, arrested at 3:30 p.m. Sunday on a charge of driving under suspension
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated by a female known as Hatfield. The officer had knowledge that Hatfield license was under suspension. After confirmation a stop was initiated on the vehicle in the area of Cottonwood Street. Hatfield was jailed.
—Tonnia E. Wade, 43, of Limoges Street in Duson, arrested at 7:13 p.m. Sunday on charges of DWI first offense, speeding and no driver’s license.
Patrol officers observed a vehicle in the area of Railroad Avenue traveling at a speed much higher than the 35 mph speed limit and stopped the vehicle. Wade was identified as the driver of the vehicle.
Officers detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Wade. Wade performed poorly on a field sobriety test. Wade allegedly refused to submit to test chemical test at the police department. Wade did not have a valid driver’s license. Wade was jailed.
—Ronald R. Poret, 58, of Louisiana Avenue in Lafayette, arrested at 7:17 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug free zone.
Officers initiated on a vehicle in which Poret was identified as a passenger. Police detected an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Poret was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. The area where the incident took place was within a drug free zone. Poret was jailed.
—Sebastian Sustaita, 36, of Sydney Jo Lane in Berwick, arrested at 7:46 p.m. Sunday on a charge of DWI first offense and careless operation of a motor vehicle.
Patrol officers responded to the area of U.S. 90 in regard to a vehicle being operated in a reckless manner. A description of the vehicle was obtained and indicated that the vehicle had struck the side of the bridge and stopped in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Officers located the vehicle and identified the driver as Sustaita. Officers detected an odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from Sustaita’s breath.
Sustaita performed poorly on a field sobriety test. Sustaita was transported to the Morgan City jail for a chemical test and Sustaita refused to submit to the test. Sustaita was jailed.
—Jeremy P. Spears, 31, of Dublin Circle in Lafayette, arrested at 8:47 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of uniform a controlled dangerous substance law-drug free zone.
—Heather R. Ganaway, 30, of Jupiter Street in Morgan City, arrested at 9:27 p.m. Sunday on charges of failure to signal 100 feet prior to an intersection, no insurance, no registration, no driver’s license and resisting an officer by giving false information.
Patrol officers observed a vehicle traveling in the area of Railroad Avenue with no license plate that was visible. The vehicle turned onto Second Street failing to signal 100 feet prior. A stop was initiated and the driver identified herself as Broussard.
While speaking with the woman, officers noticed she was nervous. When asked about her nervousness, she allegedly admitted to being in possession drug paraphernalia. Spears was identified as a passenger in the vehicle. Police located drug paraphernalia and suspected marijuana in the vehicle.
Spears allegedly admitted that everything located belonged to him. Investigators learned the female driver had allegedly given officers a false name. Her real name was found to be Heather R. Ganaway. The area where this incident took place was in a drug free zone. The vehicle was also not registered and was not properly insured.
Ganaway also didn’t have a valid driver’s license. Ganaway and Spears were jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported responding to 160 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:
—Joshua L. Boudreaux, 31, of Cypress Street in Franklin, was arrested at 7:30 a.m. Thursday on a charge of aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce.
A deputy responded to a complaint of a vehicle parked partially in the roadway on La. 182 in Bayou Vista near Lagonda Lane. The deputy located the driver and identified him as Boudreaux.
While speaking with him, the deputy learned that Boudreaux had taken an illegal drug prior to stopping the vehicle in the roadway.
The deputy contacted Acadian Ambulance and Boudreaux was transported to an area hospital for evaluation. Following his release from the medical facility, Boudreaux was transported to parish jail with no bail set.
—Matthew S. Ortamond, 24, of Herman Dupuis Road in Breaux Bridge, was arrested at 9:21 a.m. Thursday on a charge of violation of the general speed law in a construction zone.
A deputy observed a vehicle traveling at 83 mph in a 55 mph construction zone on U.S. 90 in the Calumet area. The deputy conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Ortamond, was subsequently released on a summons to appear in court July 10.
—Jerimiah Thomas, 22, of Goode Street in Houma, was arrested at 1:23 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of marijuana. A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on U.S. 90 in Bayou Vista near Anthony Street.
While speaking with the occupants, the deputy smelled the strong odor of marijuana. The deputy conducted a search of the vehicle and located loose marijuana and a partially burnt marijuana cigarette. During the investigation, the deputy found evidence that the marijuana belonged to Thomas who was a passenger in the vehicle. Thomas was released on a summons to appear in court on July 10, 2017.
—Christopher Percle, 18, of Clements Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:59 a.m. Saturday on charges of three counts simple burglary and vagrancy.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista observed a men rummaging through a plastic container in a vacant parking lot. The deputy stopped to speak with the subject and identified him as Percle.
While speaking with him, the deputy collected evidence that the items in Percle's possession were stolen. Through investigation, the deputy found that Percle stole a bicycle from a home on La. 182 and stole a wallet and plastic container and tools from unlocked vehicles at residences on Southwest Road and Seventy-Nine Pines Lane. The items were returned to the owners. Percle was jailed with no bail set.
Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrests:
—Devante Frank, 25, of Dora Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:54 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Frank posted $176 bail.
—Jamerson Williams, 38, of Oregon Street in Berwick, was arrested at 1:14 a.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Williams posted $176 bail.
—Christopher Simon, 28, of Langlinais Road in Youngsville, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. Saturday on a charge of suspended driver’s license. Simon posted $1,000 bail.
—Jody Cubbedge Sr., 59, of Second Street in Berwick, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace third offense. Bail is set at $216.
—Kenneth Perez Jr., 34, of River Road in Berwick, was arrested at 6:01 p.m. Sunday on a charge of suspended driver’s license. Perez posted $1,000 bail.
—Jerell Jones, 25, of Red Cypress Road in Patterson, was arrested at 10:26 p.m. Sunday on charges of suspended driver’s license, switched license plate, no motor vehicle registration and no insurance. Jones posted $11,750 bail.
Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported the following arrests:
—Asia M. Do, 22, of Pearl Lane in Franklin, was arrested at 4:03 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of stolen property, suspended driver’s license, switched license plate, expired inspection sticker, no insurance, and failure to change registration. Do was transported to parish jail with no bail set.
—Cotina Walton, 34, of Charlotte Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 2:11 p.m. Sunday on a warrant on identity theft and theft. Walton was transported to parish jail with a bail set at $50,000.