ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2-27-09

The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Patterson Police Department Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept., report the following arrests:

On 2-26-2009 at 7:00 pm a Juvenile Male 13 yoa was arrested for Possession of Marijuana. Agents were patrolling the Franklin area, when they conducted an investigative stop on several subjects standing on the corner of Ninth and Percy St. During investigation a marijuana cigarette was observed lying on juvenile’s ear. Juvenile was placed under arrest, processed and released to guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

Dwayde Hawkins 18 yoa of Bayou View Dr. Apt. # 2, Franklin and Kerry Davis Jr. 17 yoa of 110 Alexander Lane, Franklin were arrested on 2-26-2009 at 8:08 pm with Hawkins being charged with Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of CDS in the Presence of a Juvenile and Obstruction of Justice and Davis being charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of CDS in the Presence of a Juvenile and Stop Sign Violation. Agents were traveling Hwy 87 near Hwy 322 when they observed suspect vehicle failed to stop for stop sign. Agents conducted a traffic stop and conducted an investigation. During investigation Agents observed loose marijuana on the back seat as well as on Hawkins Blue Jeans who was a passenger in the rear of vehicle. While agents were speaking with Davis the driver of the vehicle Agents also located loose marijuana on the floorboard of the driver’s seat. After investigation both suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Gregory Williams 49 yoa of 518 Prairie Road, North, Verdunville was arrested on 2-26-2009 at 9:06 pm for Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Failure to Use Turn Signal. Agents were patrolling Verdun Lane when they observed suspect vehicle conduct a traffic violation. Agents conducted a traffic stop and conducted an investigation. During investigation Agents observed a bag of marijuana sitting on the console of the vehicle. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.


According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 45 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Alberta M. Aucoin 51 yoa of 133 Lagonda Lane, Bayou Vista was arrested on 2-26-2009 at 8:15 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect was located at her residence, placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 4-27-2009.

Wayne Broussard 70 yoa of 7710 Jefferson Hwy., New Iberia was arrested on 2-26-2009 at 2:51 pm for DWI 3rd. Deputy was called to Pic-a-pack parking lot in Bayou Vista in reference to a vehicle hitting the building. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from witnesses that above suspect had run into the building. Upon Deputy making contact with suspect and odor of alcoholic beverage was observed upon his person. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department to run on the Intoxilyzer 5000. Suspect refused to take the test and was booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Jessica P. Dinger 21 yoa of 604 Renwick Blvd., Berwick was arrested on 2-26-2009 at 4:35 pm on a warrant for Probation Violation. Suspect was located at her residence, placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Peter E. Grogan Jr. 30 yoa of 215 Second St., Morgan City was arrested on 2-26-2009 at 6:30 pm on warrants for Telephone Harassment and Failure to Appear on the charge of Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was called to 1012 Joseph St. in Siracusa in reference to a 911 hang up call. Upon Deputy’s arrival above suspect was located and after a warrants check was placed under arrest on warrants and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Travis S. Arceneaux 29 yoa of 1114 Spencer Loop, New Iberia was placed under arrest on a warrant for Probation Violation. Deputy was called to 158 Gabriel Road in Four Corners in reference a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival a warrant check was made on above suspect with him being placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Neil P. Scelfo 45 yoa of 5213 Hwy 87, Franklin was arrested on 2-26-2009 at 12:22 am on two warrants for Failure to Appear on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery. Deputy was called to 172 Simoneaux Lane in reference a trespassing complaint. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from complaint that above suspect had pulled into his driveway and he wanted Deputy to tell suspect to stay away from his residence. During investigation it was learned of warrants for suspect’s arrest. Deputy located suspect, placed him under arrest and booked him into the parish jail with a $20,000.00 bond at this time.

Kacy L. Bonin 23 yoa of 408 Henry St., Patterson was arrested on 2-27-2009 at 2:41 am on warrants for Failure to Appear on the charge of Simple Burglary, Failure to Appear on the charges of No Drivers License on Person and No Insurance, Failure to Appear on the charges of Improper Lane Usage, No Seat Belt and Expired Inspection Sticker and was also additionally charged with Possession of Loritab and Lorcet and Theft. Deputy was working a detail at the Patterson Truck Stop when he observed above suspect at the location who had warrants for her arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest. During a search of suspects purse several items from the store were located in her purse that had been stolen also located were three loritab pills and one lorcet. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.