Sheriff's Office makes drug arrests; charges include intent to distribute heroin

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

St. Mary deputies reported two drug-related arrests this week, including one on a possession with intent to distribute heroin charge.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 41 complaints and made these arrests:

--Varice Richardson, 30, Morgan City, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest or officer, and simple battery.

Richardson was also named in an active warrant alleging possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Shawn Paul Boudreaux, 45, Centerville, was arrested at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of introduction of contraband into a penal institution. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Royce Anthony Benoit Jr., 42, Schriever, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday on charges of simple arson and possession of Schedule II drugs. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Tobbie Ray Lacoste, 40, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:17 a.m. Wednesday on charges of simple battery and simple criminal damage to property.

Lacoste was released on a $15,500 bond.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 39 calls for service and made these arrests:

--John W. Ross, 55, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:31 a.m. Wednesday on charges of open burning in city limits and fire on lands of another.

--David L. Aucoin Jr., 27, Cremo Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 8:31 a.m. Wednesday on a a warrant alleging failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Chad B. Daigle, 49, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:29 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of theft (under $1,000).

--David J. Bell, 56, Chestnut Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of aggravated battery.

--Ireaf L. Mitchell, 19, Gen. Patton, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:44 a.m. Thursday on a charge of resisting an officer (false information).

--Tony Weston, 49, Lori Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and reckless operation of a vehicle.