St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum advises that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 34 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Lavontre Johnson, 19, 3522 Highway 182, Berwick, LA was arrested on June 13, 2018 at 12:51 am for the following offenses:

•      Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
•      Distribution of marijuana
•      Possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance
•      Possession of a firearm with obliterated serial numbers
•      Transactions involving drug proceeds
•      Obstruction of justice
•      Violation of controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone)

 

Drake Wood, 18, 140 Parro Lane, Berwick, LA was arrested June 13, 2018 at 12:51 am for the following offenses:

•      Possession of marijuana
•      Violation of controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone)
•      Obstruction of justice
•      Resisting an officer (with force)

Narcotics detectives patrolling the area of Berwick observed a vehicle traveling without lights on Sixth Street. Detectives conducted a traffic stop and observed movement in the rear and front passenger side of the vehicle. Detectives made contact with two passengers, Johnson and Wood. Detectives observed Johnson bend over several times and throw something towards the front of the vehicle. Johnson was detained and during a search of his person, detectives located $334 cash. During a search of the vehicle, detectives located a loaded firearm, with an unreadable serial number, in the immediate area where Johnson was seated. Detectives made contact with Wood and found evidence that he attempted to swallow a bag of marijuana. While placing Wood in handcuffs, he forcefully pulled away from detectives. Detectives also found evidence that Wood purchased marijuana from Johnson near a local church. Johnson and Wood were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.

 

 

Nikki Mayon, 36, 518 Hilda Street, Morgan City, LA was arrested on June 13, 2018 at 2:43 am on a Franklin Police Department warrant for failure to obtain vehicle registration, no driver’s license, and expired motor vehicle inspection. Narcotics detectives patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle fail to signal at the intersection of Southeast Boulevard and Middle Road. Detectives conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle and made contact with Mayon. Detectives learned that Mayon held an active warrant for her arrest. Mayon was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $450.

 

 

 

 

Contact Information:

Whytley Jones Detective

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office

Detectives Section

985-354-0704

pio@stmaryso.com

http://www.stmaryso.com/