Police: Suspect threatened victim

A 38-year-old man was charged with simple assault after he threatened a woman during an altercation in Morgan City, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Jonathon D. Hopper, 38, of Belanger Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:09 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of simple assault.

Officers responded to a home on Belanger Street in regard to a disturbance. The victim stated that she and Hopper were having a verbal altercation. During the altercation, Hopper made threats to the victim, Blair said. Hopper was located inside the home, arrested and jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 39 calls.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 39 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Ashly Bennett, 31, of Tall Timbers Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 1:58 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of theft.

A deputy assigned to patrol the Bayou Visa area responded to a theft at a business. The investigation yielded evidence that Bennett left the business without paying for multiple items, Anslum said. Bennett was transported to parish jail and later released on $1,500 bail.

—Charles Hoft, 47, of Jones Street in Berwick, was arrested at 12:07 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving under suspension and no license plate light.

The deputy patrolling the Bayou Vista area observed a vehicle to have a nonfunctioning license plate light. As a result, the deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Hoft, who had a suspended driver’s license, Blair said. Hoft was released on a summons to appear in court Dec. 6.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.

Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt reported no arrests.