Crime Blotter: Reported Offenses in the Tri-parishes

Lafourche Sheriff seeks help in beating of Lockport man

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre said he is asking the public’s help in locating a suspect(s) who allegedly beat a Lockport man last month.

LPSO spokesman Brennan Matherne said the incident occurred at or near James Lounge in Raceland.

Matherne said the situation came to light shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2012 when patrolling deputies on La. Highway 308 in the Mathews area observed a male subject standing partially in the roadway next to a pickup truck.

The spokesman said the man appeared to have been severely beaten.

Authorities sought medical help and Acadian Ambulance arrived to assist, transporting the man to a local hospital for treatment.

Matherne said he was then transferred to a New Orleans hospital for further treatment, where it was learned that the victim suffered several facial injuries, as well as teeth having been knocked out of his mouth.

Through investigation of the incident, Matherne said detectives learned the victim was at James Lounge and had gotten into a fight either inside or near the establishment before driving away.

Matherne said detectives have not been able to determine whether one person or several people were involved in the fight.

Detectives are now seeking help from the public in an attempt to identify those involved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433.

Tipsters giving information leading to an arrest could be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.

St. Mary Sheriff’s Office nabs four in weekend arrests

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported Monday that his office responded to 90 complaints this weekend.

Of the complaints, the office reports the following arrests for various criminal offenses:

Jessica Knight, 30, of 218 Clark St., Franklin, was arrested on Friday at 12:51 p.m. on an outstanding warrant for issuing worthless checks. Knight was located at her residence and has been issued a summons to appear in court on May 23, 2012.

George E. Patin Jr., 49, of 289 Mallard St., Morgan City, was arrested on Friday at 1:54 p.m. for failure to appear on the charge of theft and failure to appear for revocation hearing. Authorities say Patin was located by the Morgan City Police Department and detained for the Sheriff’s Office. He was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $7,000 bond.

Dwayne Gray, 52, of 707 Arizona St., Morgan City, was arrested Saturday night for hit and run driving, careless operation of a motor vehicle and driving under suspension. St. Mary Sheriff’s Office spokesman John Sonnier said deputies were called to the Four Corners Civic Center in reference to a hit and run accident. Upon arrival, authorities say they learned from the complainant that she was at a red light at the intersection of La. Highway 318 and La. Highway 90 when Gray’s vehicle allegedly struck hers in the rear. Upon wrecking, authorities say Gray left the scene. Authorities say they located Gray’s vehicle in the parking lot of Landry’s Truck Stop, but the suspect was not on the scene. Authorities say they later located Gray at his Arizona Street home, placing him under arrest. He was issued a summons to appear in court on May 23.

Hector Enrique Colmer Budier, 25, of 530 South West 14th Avenue, Miami, was arrested Monday morning at 2:03 a.m. for disturbing the peace (intoxicated). Authorities say they were called to Blondie’s Lounge in Amelia in reference to a fight. Once there, deputies located Budier as he was causing a disturbance in the parking lot. The responding deputy advised the suspect to calm down and complaint suspect continued to yell and cause a disturbance. Budier was placed under arrest and booked in the parish jail.

St. Mary Task Force hauls in drug offenders

 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:

 Lori Thompson, 50, of 290 California St., Berwick, was arrested on Thursday at 7:05 p.m., for possession of synthetic cannabinoids, possession of drug paraphernalia and abuse of toxic vapors. Task force agents were patrolling the Greenwood Avenue area in Morgan City when they observed Thompson’s vehicle allegedly fail to use a turn signal, prompting a traffic stop. During the investigation, task force agents located synthetic cannabinoid and drug paraphernalia on Thompson. She was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on May 23.

Danny W. Aucoin, 38, of 3378 4th St., Berwick, was arrested on Thursday at 5:07 p.m., for possession of synthetic cannabinoids and abuse of toxic vapors. Task force agents were patrolling 4th Street when they observed Aucoin’s vehicle cross the centerline, prompting a traffic stop. During investigation, authorities say they located synthetic cannabinoid on Aucoin, leading to his arrest. He was issued a summons to appear in court on May 23.

Mack J. Lombas, 40, of 122 Teche Road, Bayou Vista and Donald Plessala, 37, of 2944 Third St., Berwick, were arrested Thursday at 7:36 p.m., for possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lombas is also charged with possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS. Task force agents received information in regards to illegal narcotics at Lombas’ Teche Road residence. Once on the scene, agents started a search and investigation during which cocaine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were located in the residence. The suspects were arrested and booked in the parish jail.