Teens booked on charges relating to burglary

Three teens have been arrested in connection with an Aug. 25 burglary of a Bayou L’Ourse home after they were located at a Morgan City motel, Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon said in a news release.

—Timothy Wayne Collier, 18, of Texas Street in Berwick, was arrested on charges of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and illegal possession of a stolen firearm.

—Tanner Joseph Scarbrough, 17, of Bayou Black Drive in Houma, was charged with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and simple criminal damage to property.

—A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested on a charge of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

On Aug. 25, deputies responded to home in Bayou L’Ourse. Deputies were advised by the owner that as she arrived at her home, she noted several people running from the home, Falcon said.

Detectives responded and immediately began processing the crime scene and interviewing potential witnesses. Those witnesses were able to identify Collier, Scarbrough and the juvenile as three suspects, Falcon said.

Detectives and officers from Morgan City Police Department were able to locate the three suspects at a Morgan City motel. Detectives recovered evidence connected to the crime at the motel, Falcon said.

Authorities interviewed the three suspects and determined that Collier and the juvenile had been staying at the home when the owner was away, Falcon said.

Scarbrough is accused of burglarizing the home and stealing two guns on the day they were discovered, Falcon said.

All three were arrested and transported to the Assumption Parish Detention Center. Collier’s bail is set at $25,000. Scarbrough’s bail is set at $12,500. The juvenile was released to the custody of a guardian.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said his office responded to 38 complaints and reported the following arrests:

A Bayou Vista traffic stop Thursday resulted in the arrests of two men on charges of possession of illegal drugs while in the presence of juveniles, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office said.

David Lodrigue, 37, of Andres Street in Morgan City, and Tarell Boulanger, 26, of Washington Street in Patterson, were arrested at 6:31 p.m. Thursday.

Lodrigue was charged with failure to signal 100 feet prior to an intersection, improper lane usage, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.

Boulanger was charged with possession of marijuana, obstruction of justice, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.

The sheriff’s office said narcotics detectives conducted a traffic stop in the area of La. 182 in Bayou Vista after observing a vehicle fail to properly signal a turn. Detectives spoke with the occupants of the vehicle and identified Lodrigue as the driver and Boulanger as a passenger. There were also three juveniles in the vehicle.

Hebert said detectives smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and receive consent to search Lodrigue. Lodrigue was found to have a partially burnt marijuana cigar in one of his pockets.

Hebert said Boulanger repeatedly denied being in possession of any narcotics during the investigation. Detectives located a bag of marijuana hidden on Boulanger. Lodrigue was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 23 and Boulanger was jailed with no bail set.

—Kane Smith, 18, of Morgan City, was arrested at 2 p.m. Friday on a warrant for illegal possession of stolen property. The warrant stems from a traffic stop investigation in Berwick in February in which a handgun that had been stolen out of a vehicle at a residence was recovered. Smith was jailed at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center with no bail set.

—Damian Menard, 36, of Hershey Court in Broussard, was arrested at 4:54 p.m. Thursday for speeding and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. A deputy conducted a traffic stop on La. 90 in Berwick after observing a vehicle going 70 mph in a 45 mph zone. Menard was identified as the driver and the deputy found that his driver’s license was suspended. Menard was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 23.

—Manidrell Smith, 35, of Gabriel Street in Patterson, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of simple battery. Hebert said deputies were conducting an unrelated investigation in the area when they spoke with Smith who was sitting outside of his residence. A deputy located the active warrant for his arrest. Smith was jailed with bail set at $500.

—Troy Perez, 52, of Saturn Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 4:15 p.m. Thursday for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law, a warrant for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, and a warrant for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule IV narcotic clonazepam, possession of hydrocodone and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Narcotics detectives executed a search warrant at Perez’ residence and found methamphetamine, marijuana, syringes used to inject methamphetamine, and other items associated with the use of the illegal drug. The residence is located within 2,000 feet of a church.

Hebert said the warrants stem from two other prior investigations into illegal drug activity that also took place at Perez’ residence. Perez was jailed with no bail set.

Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair responded to 42 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Tara Collins, 33, of Francis Street in Amelia, was arrested at 11:41 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving under suspension, careless operation of a motor vehicle and no insurance. Patrol officers responded to the area of La. 182 in regard to a vehicle crash. According to Blair, officers arrived and Collins was identified as the driver of one of the vehicles involved.

Evidence was uncovered that Collins operated her vehicle in a careless manner and Collins’ driver’s license was found to be under suspension. The vehicle she was operating did not have proper insurance. Collins was transported to the Morgan City Jail.

—Erik Carter, 27, of First Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:10 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving under suspension and improper equipment. Blair said patrol officers initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle being operated with improper equipment in the area of Railroad Avenue. Carter was identified as the operator of the vehicle and his driver’s license was found to be under suspension. Carter was jailed.

—Dakota A. Daigle, 24, of Second Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for contempt of court.

Daigle was located and arrested at the city court on an active warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Daigle was jailed.

—Darell J. Gash, 36, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:31 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for failure to appear for trial on June 29. Gash was located and arrested in the area of Federal Avenue on an active warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Gash was jailed.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.

Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported no arrests.