Sheriff: Two booked on drug charges after search

Two men were arrested Wednesday in Berwick after authorities located methamphetamine, cocaine, Xanax pills and marijuana, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum said in a news release.

—Aaron Cage, 27, of Third Street in Berwick, was arrested at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, transactions involving drug proceeds, violation of controlled dangerous substance in a drug-free zone, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.

—Jamarcus Gunner, 24, of Verdun Lane in Verdunville, was arrested at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of Xanax and violation of a controlled dangerous substance in a drug-free zone.

Narcotics section detectives executed a no knock search warrant at the home of Cage, located on Third Street in Berwick, with assistance from officers with the Berwick and Morgan City police departments.

During the search of the home, detectives located methamphetamine and cocaine, Anslum said. Detectives then made contact with Cage and other individuals at a park. Upon arriving at the park, detectives observed one of the individuals, identified as Gunner, reach into his pocket and drop a bag on the ground. The bag contained Xanax pills, Anslum said.

During a search of Cage, detectives located marijuana and $241, Anslum said. Detectives also found evidence that a minor child was present in the home of Cage, the sheriff said. Both Cage and Gunner were jailed with no bail set.

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

—Myles Morgan, 30, of Front Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:39 a.m. Wednesday on a Berwick Police Department warrant for violation of a protective order.

A deputy made contact with Morgan in 16th Judicial District Court. Morgan was jailed with no bail set.

—Vickie Norwood, 36, of Saturn Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:41 p.m. Wednesday on charges of speeding and possession of marijuana.

A deputy in the Berwick area observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on U.S. 90. The deputy made contact with the driver, who was identified as Norwood. While speaking with Norwood, the deputy smelled an odor of burnt marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle, Anslum said. During a search of the vehicle, the deputy located a burnt marijuana cigarette. Norwood was released on a summons to appear in court July 11.

Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported that officers responded to 37 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Kenneth Allridge, 53, of Oil Tank Alley in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:18 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Investigators with the Morgan City police narcotics division with the assistance of the St. Mary Parish narcotics section executed a search warrant at a home in the area of Oil Tank Alley.

Allridge was identified during the investigation. Allridge was found to be in possession of suspected crack cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Police found evidence that the cocaine was intended to be distributed. Allridge was jailed.

—Thomas Clay, 55, of West Park Avenue in Gray, was arrested at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated and on a warrant charging him with three counts of failure to appear for court.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Terrebonne Street in regard to a suspicious person. Officers arrived, and Clay was identified. Clay was in an intoxicated state, Blair said.

Clay was also found to hold active arrest warrants through Terrebonne Parish. Clay was jailed.

—Donnell Williams, 21, of Trevino Street in Berwick, was arrested at 1:02 a.m. Thursday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear to pay a probation fee, resisting an officer by giving false information, no driver’s license on person and improper lighting.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of La. 182 with improper lighting. A stop was initiated when Williams was eventually identified. Williams allegedly provided officers with a false name upon the initial contact, Blair said.

Williams had an active arrest warrant through city court. Williams also did not have a driver’s license on him, Blair said. Williams was jailed.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrests:

—Rena Wilson, 39, of Snead Street in Berwick, was arrested at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday on charges of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, remaining where forbidden, simple battery, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.

Officers responded to a Francis Street home and discovered that Wilson allegedly entered a home without permission. Wilson committed a battery on a resident outside the home, police said. Wilson then resisted arrest when officers arrived. Wilson was transported to Morgan City jail.

—Myles Morgan, 30, of Front Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:53 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant charging him with violation of protective order second offense. Morgan was located at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse and transported to Berwick jail. Bail was set at $2,500.

—Richard Ruelas, 26, of La. 182 East in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. Wednesday on St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office on two warrants charging him with domestic abuse battery and warrants charging him with theft, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment law, domestic abuse battery by strangulation and domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $5,500.

—Jeffrey Lodrigue, 27, of Second Street in Berwick, was arrested at 8:57 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant charging him with unauthorized use of a moveable. He posted $1,500 bail.

Patterson police reported no arrests.