ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - 4/2

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 34 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Kenneth W. Litteral 27 yoa of 234 Canton St., Berwick was arrested on 4-1-2009 at 6:25 pm for DWI 1st, Careless Operation with an Accident, Driving Under Suspension and No Insurance. Deputy was called to Joey and Stella St. in the Patterson area, in reference to a vehicle accident. Upon Deputy conducting investigation contact was made with above suspect. During investigation suspect appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and transported to Berwick Police Department to run on the Intoxilyzer 5000. Suspect refused to give proper sample. Suspect was taken to Teche Regional Hospital where blood was drawn to be sent to Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Suspect was booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Jana Nesom 22 yoa and Dale Nesom 28 yoa both of 1602 Bethia St., Franklin were arrested on 4-1-2009 at 10:15 pm for Domestic Abuse Battery and Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated with Jana Newsom also being charged with Possession of Loritab. Deputy was called to above location in reference to suspects having a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from complainant and witnesses that suspects were arguing, when they both committed batteries upon each other. Deputy spoke with suspects who denied any fight. After investigation both suspects were placed under arrest. During a search of suspects person’s Jana Nesom was found to have three half pills in her pants pocket. Suspect was additionally charged. Both Suspects were booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.