Sheriff: Woman arrested on drug charges at business

A 28-year-old Morgan City woman was booked into jail on multiple drug charges after authorities received information about drug activity at a business, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum said in a news release.

—Sierra Vincent, 28, of Oak Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of MDMA with intent to distribute, transactions involving drug proceeds, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor, possession of controlled dangerous substance in a drug-free zone, possession of oxycodone, possession of Xanax and possession of temazepam.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives received information about drug activity at a business in Morgan City. While attempting to locate Vincent, a juvenile child answered the door. Detectives noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the room and observed Vincent conceal items before speaking with them, Anslum said.

With consent to search the room, detectives located a marijuana cigarette, a plastic baggie containing marijuana, MDMA pills, oxycodone, Xanax, temazepam, drug paraphernalia and $320, Anslum said. Detectives found that the business was located within 2,000 feet of a church. Vincent was jailed with no bail set.

Anslum reported that deputies responded to 43 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Jonathan Beadle, 28, of Pecan Drive in Franklin, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on a Patterson Police Department warrant charging him with simple assault.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista came into contact with Beadle while responding to an unrelated call for service. The deputy learned that Beadle held an active warrant for his arrest. Beadle was jailed and then released on $1,000 bail.

—Scott Chaisson, 47, of Uranus Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 4:42 a.m. Wednesday on charges of disturbing the peace intoxicated, resisting an officer, public intimidation and possession of marijuana.

Deputies patrolling Bayou Vista responded to a call for service at a business. Deputies found evidence that Chaisson became irate at the business, Anslum said. Deputies located Chaisson on Main Street in Patterson where he became aggressive and threatened deputies, the sheriff said.

With the assistance of K9 buddy, Chaisson was apprehended. During a search of Chaisson, deputies located marijuana, Anslum said. Chaisson was jailed with no bail set.

—Demarcus McNeal, 21, of Carolyn Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:11 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of Xanax, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice.

—Heather Guidry, 34, of Carolyn Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:11 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of operating a vehicle without a license.

—Ciara Williams, 29, of Third Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:11 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of operating a vehicle with an expired motor vehicle inspection, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license, no child restraint and failure to honor written promise, on three Morgan City warrants charging her with contempt of court and Morgan City warrants charging her with theft, theft by shoplifting, flight from an officer and driving under suspension.

Narcotics detectives along with officers with the Berwick Police Department executed a no knock search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Carolyn Road. The warrant stemmed from an investigation launched after receiving complaints of drug activity from the community.

Detectives located McNeal, Williams and Guidry. Detectives observed McNeal attempt to conceal items on him, Anslum said. During a search, detectives located marijuana, methamphetamine, Xanax, several zip lock bags and a digital scale.

Detectives learned that Guidry held an active warrant for her arrest. During a search of Guidry, detectives located marijuana, and also located items of paraphernalia inside her home, Anslum said. Detectives also found evidence that Guidry purchased marijuana from McNeal. Detectives also located Williams who was seated inside a vehicle with four children, Anslum said.

Detectives learned that Williams held several active warrants for her arrest. McNeal, Guidry and Williams were jailed with no bail set.

Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported that officers responded to 54 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Brittan M. Boudreaux, 33, of Lizabeth Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:58 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of no driver’s license.

Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle in the area of La. 182 in regard to a narcotics investigation. Boudreaux, the driver, did not have a valid driver’s license, Blair said. Boudreaux was jailed.

—Tammy L. Wilson, 46, of Mendoza Street in Franklin, was arrested at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant charging her with probation violation. Wilson was located and arrested at the police department on a city court warrant. Wilson was jailed.

—Francis L. Boudreaux, 33, of Pond Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving under suspension and improper lane usage.

—Grant Walker, 22, of Murial Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of La. 182 in an erratic manner. A stop was initiated when Boudreaux was identified as the driver. Walker was identified as an occupant. Boudreaux had a suspended driver’s license, and Walker was in possession of drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Boudreaux and Walker were jailed.

—Austin J. Courville, 20, of Ditch Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:31 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant charging him with domestic abuse battery.

Courville was located and arrested in the area of Bush Street on a warrant. The warrant stems from a May 5 incidentwhen police learned that Courville allegedly committed a battery on a victim, Blair said. A warrant was prepared for Courville’s arrest. Courville was jailed.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.

Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt reported no arrests.