Crime Blotter: Reported offenses in the Tri-parishes

Six arrested in Lafourche raid

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced this week that narcotics agents arrested six men and seized thousands of dollars in cocaine and cash last Tuesday following the search of a Raceland residence.

Antonio Tillman, 29, of 474 Greenville St., Raceland, an upper-level cocaine dealer whose operation was the target of the investigation, was taken into custody at his residence with five others.

Also arrested were Brenta Tillman, 24, of 612 St., Raceland; Adrian Peltier, 32, of 506 Mobile Estates in Gray; Joshua Jenkins, 24, of 326 East 23rd St., Larose; Denares Fitch, 26, of 3634 Baker Drive, Houma and Henry Green, 25, of 138 E. Lafourche St., Lockport.

Through investigation, Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force Agents identified Tillman as an upper-level dealer in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish.

On Oct. 23, agents executed a search warrant on one of his vehicles and said they discovered 88 grams of suspected cocaine, 8.5 grams of crack cocaine and $12,196 in cash.

As a result of the search, agents said they obtained arrest warrants for Tillman on charges of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine.

They also learned during the investigation that the suspect was manufacturing and distributing large amounts of cocaine at a Raceland residence on Brocato Lane, securing a warrant for that residence.

On Nov. 20, agents learned that Tillman was at the residence with several others who were allegedly attempting to purchase cocaine.

Agents responded to the located to execute the warrants and upon arrival, they said they made contact with Tillman and five other men, as well as a juvenile child.

Agents said they discovered two large bags of suspected cocaine on the kitchen floor, which were determined to weigh 169 grams.

Antonio Tillman was immediately located and placed under arrest. He was found to have $6,086 in his pocket at the time of arrest, deputies said.

While searching a bedroom of the residence, authorities said Brenta Tillman was located with 19 Hydrocodone pills, a bag containing 2.2 gross grams of suspected crack cocaine, six small bags of suspected marijuana and two suspected Xanax pills.

Green was also taken into custody at the location. Authorities said he gave authorities a false name.

For the entire operation, authorities said nearly 287 gross grams of suspected cocaine, nearly 26 grams of suspected crack cocaine, $18,282 and three vehicles were seized.

“This is another example of outstanding work by the Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force,” Webre said. “I commend our agents for their diligence in this investigation that has resulted in an upper-level drug dealer behind bars and has removed thousands of dollars of cocaine from Lafourche and Terrebonne neighborhoods.”

All six men were taken to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center.

Each was charged with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under the age of 17. Tillman was also charged with previously held warrants for drug charges.

Fitch and Jenkins have a hold by the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole.

Brenta Tillman was additionally charged with possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine hydrocodone and marijuana, as well as possession of Xanax.

Green was also charged with resisting an officer and outstanding warrants for possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, production of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, three counts of contempt of court and a parole violation.

St. Mary Sheriff’s Office reports multiple arrests

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that it has made a slew of arrests this week for various offenses.

Ashayla Hawkins, 28, of 923 Chitimacha Trail, Baldwin, was arrested Nov. 19 on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of speeding.

Authorities said that they located Hawkins at her residence. She was released on a summons to appear in court Feb. 27, 2013.

Celeste Benoit Portier, 28, of 247 Vivian St., Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested on Nov. 19 at 2:15 p.m., on a warrant for computer fraud, theft and unauthorized use of an access card.

Authorities said that a detective located Portier at her residence with the assistance of the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office.

SMPSO officials said that the warrant stems from a complaint filed from an Amelia business that stated that Portier used a credit card for unauthorized purchases and also used a company computer to make multiple deposits from a company account to a personal account. Authorities said that more than $93,000 in misappropriated funds were identified.

She was taken to the parish jail for booking and incarceration.

Marsha Giroir, 27, of 1134 River Road, Berwick, was arrested on Nov. 20 at 1:28 a.m., on a warrant for issuing worthless checks. Authorities said that a deputy came into contact with Giroir who was taken into custody for the warrant.

Michael Dewayne Thompson, Jr., 18, of 1026 ½ Fifth St., Morgan City, was arrested on Nov. 19 at 3:19 p.m. on Pecan St., on warrants for possession of synthetic cannabinoids and abuse of toxic vapors.

Detectives with the SMPSO Narcotics Division said they came into contact with Thompson, who was wanted on the above warrants.

He was taken to the parish jail and was released on a $3,000 bond.

Elliott Broussard, 49, 171 Village Lane, Amelia, was arrested on Nov. 19 at 3:52 p.m. on Brashear Ave. in Morgan City, for warrants for possession of marijuana (third offense) and stop sign violation. Detectives with the SMPSO Narcotics Division patrolling the Morgan City area said they observed a vehicle run a stop sign and conducted a traffic stop.

During the investigation, detectives learned that Broussard was wanted on the above warrants and they took him into custody.

He remains in jail and bond has yet to be set.

Wade Nathan White, 19, of 212 California St., Berwick, was arrested on Nov. 20 at 5:17 p.m. on La. Highway 90 in Bayou Vista on a warrant for possession of a legend drug (Desyrel) without a prescription.

While patrolling the Bayou Vista area, authorities said they conducted a traffic stop on White during which they learned of the warrant.