CRIME BLOTTER

Suspects sought for throwing rocks at vehicles

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the person or persons who deputies say threw rocks at vehicles on La. Highway 1 near its intersection with Lafourche Crossing in Thibodaux.

LPSO spokesman Brennan Matherne said several vehicles sustained minor damage in the incident.

The incident came to the attention of deputies at 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 after deputies were dispatched to the location in reference to rock throwers on the side of the road.

Once on location, deputies observed six vehicles with damage, mostly on the passenger side windows or windshields or to the roof of each vehicle.

A K-9 unit searched the area in an attempt to track the subjects, but was unsuccessful.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433. Anyone giving a tip that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

St. Mary Task force makes multiple arrests

The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Morgan City, Franklin, Baldwin, Berwick and Chitimacha police departments report the following arrests this week on drug-related crimes:

Leisha B. McGraw, 32, of 1026 Red Cypress Road, Patterson, was arrested Thursday at 12:55 a.m. on warrants for possession of a legend drug without a prescription. McGraw was located in the Patterson area, placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Amy Turner 37, and Brandy Wiggins 36, both of 201 La. Highway 182, Patterson, were arrested Thursday at 4:40 p.m. with Turner being charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of Roxicodone, Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Amoxil and warrants for possession of cocaine, obstruction of justice and failure to signal. Wiggins was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and a warrant for failure to appear for criminal neglect of family. An agent of the narcotics task force conducted a traffic stop on Turner and during an investigation, it was discovered that she was in possession of methamphetamine and Roxicodone pills. Agents then proceeded to suspect’s residence where Wiggins was located. After a search of the residence, authorities say they located more methamphetamine, Amoxil pills, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. After the investigation the suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.

Seth Anslem, 20, of 1451 Fourth St., Morgan City, was arrested Friday at 1:54 p.m. for possession of synthetic cannabinoids, possession of drug paraphernalia and abuse of toxic vapors. Authorities were patrolling the Morgan City area, when Anslem’s vehicle was observed failing to stop at a stop sign on Railroad Avenue. During investigation, agents received consent to search and located synthetic cannabinoids and drug paraphernalia. After investigation, Anslem was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on June 26.

Russell Daigle, 33, and Ryan Delahoussaye, 18, both of 219 Onstead St., Morgan City and Michael Thompson Jr., 17, of 1026 Fifth St., Morgan City, were arrested Friday at 3:05 p.m. for possession of synthetic cannabinoids, possession of drug paraphernalia and abuse of toxic vapors. Task force agents were patrolling the Morgan City area, when they conducted a traffic stop on Railroad Ave on the above suspects’ vehicle for following too close. During investigation, consent to search was obtained during which agents say they located synthetic cannabinoids and drug paraphernalia. After investigation, the three men were placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on June 26.

Hakeemia Bias, 18, of 141 Friendship Alley, Amelia, Jerry Henderson, 33, of 109 Chirpy’s Lane, Amelia and Joshua Johnson, 20, of 137 Friendship Alley, Amelia, were arrested Sunday 1:58 a.m. for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, obstruction of justice and violation of a drug free zone (Church). Johnson is also charged with illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling Friendship Alley in Amelia when they conducted an investigative stop on the three suspects. During investigation, suspects were found to be in possession of crack cocaine and Johnson was found to be in possession of a small caliber handgun. After investigation, the three were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.