Police: Woman gave meth to another inmate

A 30-year-old Morgan City woman was caught with drugs, jailed and then allegedly found to have given methamphetamine to another inmate in city jail, Morgan City Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Mandi Hatfield, 30, of Florence Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:20 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, introduction on contraband into a penal facility, possession of Suboxone, possession of alprazolam and distribution of methamphetamine.

Patrol officers responded to a home in the area of Florence Street in regard to a narcotics complaint. Officers arrived, and Hatfield was identified in the investigation. Hatfield was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, Blair said.

Hatfield was arrested and transported to jail. Later, patrol officers responded to the jail in regard to a narcotics investigation. Officers arrived and Hatfield was once again identified as a suspect in the investigation. Hatfield had allegedly entered into the jail facility with illicit drugs, Blair said.

She was found to be in possession of suspected Suboxone, alprazolam and methamphetamine, Blair said. Police also learned that Hatfield had distributed suspected methamphetamine to another inmate, Blair said. Police found evidence linking Hatfield to the crime, Blair said. Hatfield was additionally charged and jailed.

Blair reported responding to 69 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Gail E. Renthrope, 61, of Rue Royale Street in Lafayette, was arrested at 9:40 a.m. Friday on a charge of entry or remaining after being forbidden.

Officers responded to the area of Mallard Street in regard to Renthrope being on the property. Police arrived, and Renthrope was located within housing areas. Renthrope had been barred from entering onto the property, Blair said. Renthrope was jailed.

—Steve Scully, 51, of Main Street in Patterson, was arrested at 12:10 p.m. Friday on warrants charging him with contempt of court, failure to appear to pay a probation fee and two counts of failure to appear to pay a fine.

Scully was located and arrested at the police department on city court warrants. Scully was jailed.

—Wayne Demarco Jr., 28, of Everett Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2 p.m. Friday on charges of domestic abuse battery and false imprisonment.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Everett Street in regard to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived, and Demarco was found to be one of the people involved in the disturbance, Blair said.

Demarco allegedly struck the victim and held the person within the home, Blair said. Demarco was jailed.

—Eddie Anslum, 27, of Brashear Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:28 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Anslum was located and arrested at the police department on a warrant. The warrant stems from Sept. 3 narcotics division investigation when investigators came in contact with Anslum while handling a complaint.

Anslum was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Anslum’s arrest. Anslum was jailed.

—Andre Gant, 23, of Shirley Street in Jennings, was arrested at 8:23 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

—Alonzo R. Gant III, 24, of West Street in Jennings, was arrested at 8:23 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of synthetic marijuana and improper turning.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of La. 182 negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated, and Alonzo Gant was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Andre Gant was found to be a passenger.

Andre Gant was in possession of suspected marijuana, and Alonzo Gant was in possession of suspected synthetic cannabinoids, Blair said. They were jailed.

—Richard T. Junkin IV, 25, of Elm Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:27 a.m. Saturday on charges of DWI second offense and improper lane usage.

Officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of La. 182 swerving from lane to lane. A stop was initiated, and Junkin was identified as the operator of the vehicle, Blair said.

Junkin was found to be in an intoxicated state and performed poorly on a field sobriety test, Blair said. Junkin refused to submit to the chemical test for intoxication, Blair said. Junkin was jailed.

—Daniel Johnson, 28, of Seventh Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9 a.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated.

Officers responded to the area of Seventh Street in regard to a suspicious person. Officers arrived, and Johnson was identified as the person, He was in an intoxicated state and jailed, Blair said.

—Peter E. Grogan Jr., 39, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:27 p.m. Sunday on charges of theft less than $1,000 and criminal trespassing.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Florida Street in regard to a theft. Officers arrived, and Grogan was identified as a suspect in a theft, Blair said. Police found evidence linking Grogan to the theft and that he trespassed on the victims’ property, Blair said. Grogan was jailed.

—Troy A. Hughes, 34, of Oak Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:03 p.m. Sunday on charges of domestic abuse battery-child endangerment law and criminal damage to property.

Officers responded to a home in the area of Oak Street in regard to a disturbance. Police arrived, and Hughes was identified as one of the people involved in the disturbance, Blair said. Hughes allegedly struck the victim in the presence of a juvenile and damaged property belonging to the victim, Blair said. Hughes was jailed.

—George L. Adair Jr., 44, of School Lane in Thibodaux, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving under suspension, no insurance, switched license plate and registration required.

Officers observed a vehicle in the area of La. 70 that had a license plate displayed that was registered to another vehicle. A stop was initiated, and Adair was identified as the operator of the vehicle, Blair said.

Adair had a suspended driver’s license, and the vehicle he was operating did not have proper insurance or registration, Blair said. Adair was jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported responding to 117 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Edwin Calloway, 36, of Todd Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 5:48 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor and violation of a controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone, and a warrant charging him with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of clonazepam, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Narcotics detectives went to Calloway’s home to serve the warrant for his arrest. Detectives received consent to search a vehicle at the location and found individually packaged bags of methamphetamine, Hebert said.

The warrant charges were the result of an investigation into illegal drug activity at the home. Detectives conducted a search warrant at the address on Sept. 21 and located multiple bags of marijuana, clonazepam pills, and various items of drug paraphernalia, Hebert said. Calloway was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.

—Mary Guidry, 55, of Vining Lane in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:48 a.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace by using offensive language.

—Kristy Davis, 37, of Natalie Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 10:48 a.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace by using offensive language.

A deputy investigating a report of harassment in Patterson found that Guidry and Davis were cursing at each other causing a disturbance in the neighborhood. Both women were released on summonses to appear in court Dec. 1.

—Millette Robinson, 52, of Chennault Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:22 a.m. Saturday on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.

A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed speeding 59 mph in a 45 mph zone on U.S. 90 in Bayou Vista. The deputy spoke with the driver, Robinson, and found that he was driving with a suspended license. Robinson was released on a summons to appear in court Dec. 1.

—Two juvenile males both ages 16 of Bayou Vista, were arrested at 10:08 a.m. Sunday on charges of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and ungovernable juvenile.

A deputy investigated a report of people entering into a shed without the owner’s permission in Bayou Vista. The subjects were identified as juveniles. Following the investigation, the juveniles were charged with the crime and released to guardians pending juvenile court proceedings.

—Ferrin Lewis, 32, of Thomas Drive in Houma, was arrested at 2:21 p.m. Sunday on a charge of theft by shoplifting. A deputy investigating a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista collected evidence that Lewis concealed items in his pockets and attempted to leave the store without paying for the goods. Lewis was released on a summons to appear in court Dec. 1.

Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests relating to east St. Mary Parish:

—Clifton James Lodrigue, 31, Lucia Street in Patterson was arrested Thursday on a charge of theft.

He was transported to the parish jail. Officers responded to a tribal business on July 21 in reference to a theft. While investigating the incident, officers learned that a man had committed a theft at the business and left property before their arrival.

The man was identified as Lodrigue and a warrant was obtained for his arrest, Hutchinson said. With the assistance of Patterson police, Lodrigue was located and arrested on the warrant.

—Greggory Carbins, 68, of Bernice Street in Morgan City, was arrested Friday on a charge of theft. He was transported to the parish jail.

Officers responded to a tribal business on Thursday in reference to a theft. While investigating the incident, officers learned that Carbins had committed a theft but was no longer at the business upon their arrival, Hutchinson said.

A warrant was obtained for Carbins’ arrest and with the assistance of Morgan City police and the St Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Carbins was located and arrested on the warrant.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrest:

—Leeann Jones, 31, of Jones Street in Berwick, was arrested at 3:46 a.m. Sunday on a charge of driving under suspension and on warrants charging her with failure to appear for a revocation hearing and failure to appear for a hearing on a charge of simple battery. Jones was awaiting bail to be set.

Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported no arrests.