CRIME BLOTTER: Reported offenses in the Tri-parishes

Two arrested for Morgan City attempted murder

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said two men have been arrested for an attempted murder in Morgan City.

Authorities say they were called to Teche Regional Medical Center where it was reported that two subjects has been shot in the area of Siracusa. Throughout the investigation, it was learned that three people were traveling west on La. Highway 182. When they approached the Greenwood Overpass, authorities say a gold Chevy Impala pulled alongside them and began shooting, striking two victims.

Investigators learned that Terrence Hollins was the shooter in the incident. Authorities identified Bryan Kemp as another person involved in the incident.

Authorities have located and arrested both men, charging them with three counts of attempted first degree murder.

Hollins is also charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies.

 

Juveniles nabbed for armed robberies, 1 remains at large

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry J. Larpenter announced that three juveniles have been arrested for a pair of armed robberies in Houma.

TPSO spokesman Maj. Malcolm Wolfe said that on June 29 at approximately 10:35 p.m., deputies and detectives were called to the 400 block of Harding Drive in reference to an armed robbery that occurred on Alma Street in the Lisa Park Subdivision.

During that incident, Wolfe said deputies learned that three 16-year-old males were talking on Alma Street when they were approached by four black males on bikes.

Wolfe said the suspects pulled out BB guns and robbed the three men of their wallet and cell phone. One of the victims was allegedly struck in the face with the BB gun before being shot on the arm, finger and back.

A couple hours later at 1:45 a.m. on June 30, deputies were called to an armed robbery on Cascade Drive near Alma Street.

Once on the scene, Wolfe said it was learned that a 20-year-old male victim on a skateboard was held up by two black male suspects.

One suspect pointed a handgun at the victim and robbed him of his cell phone. The victim was able to leave the scene unharmed.

At approximately 4 a.m., a deputy was patrolling the area when he observed two black males fitting the description of the armed robbery suspects.

After a brief chase, the suspects were taken into custody. One of the suspects was in possession of a BB gun.

In total, Wolfe said one 14-year-old and two 15-year-olds were arrested for armed robbery.

All three suspects were booked into the Terrebonne Parish Juvenile Justice Complex.

Wolfe said authorities are also looking for Joshua Douglas, 17, for his alleged role in the robberies.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the TPSO at (985)-876-2500.

 

Larose man arrested for sex offenses with two juveniles

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced this week that deputies arrested a Larose man Thursday after an investigation yielded he had inappropriate contact with a juvenile under 13.

LPSO spokesman deputy Brennan Matherne said Dudley Dantin, 49, of 135 Louis St., Larose, was taken into custody following an investigation.

Matherne said deputies responded to a Larose residence on June 27 in reference to the possible molestation of two juveniles.

Upon investigation, the spokesman said it was learned that Dantin had touched the two juveniles inappropriately on numerous occasions.

Matherne said deputies learned that Dantin warned the victims not to tell anyone of the incidents.

One of the victims was under 13.

Dantin was placed under arrest and charged with sexual battery of a child under 13 and indecent behavior with a juvenile. He is in jail in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

Matherne said the suspect has no prior criminal history.

 

Brother fight leads to arrests

A little bit of sibling rivalry has netted Houma brothers in trouble this week.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois announced that last Sunday at approximately 1:15 a.m., deputies responded to the 200 block of Bellaire Drive in reference to a disturbance.

Once on the scene, TPSO spokesman Maj. Malcolm Wolfe said authorities learned that two brothers, who had been consuming alcoholic beverages, got into a physical altercation.

Wolfe said an investigation yielded that the older brother, John Roy Dupre Sr., 54, of 201 Bellaire Drive, Houma, struck his younger brother, Robert Lynn Dupre, 53, of 201 Bellaire Drive, Houma, on the wrist with a machete.

The spokesman said the blow exposed the tendons on his right wrist.

Robert Lynn Dupre was taken to Chabert Medical Center for his injuries. He is charged with a misdemeanor summons for simple battery.

John Roy Dupre is charged with aggravated second degree battery.

 

Cut Off fugitive arrested after apparent suicide attempt

A Lafourche Parish fugitive with 16 active arrest warrants was captured Sunday evening after he made an apparent attempt to take his life, according to the sheriff’s office.

Nicholas John Dalby, 33, of 15775 E. Main St., Cut Off, is being held in lieu of $1.2 million bond at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. All of his warrants were issued for contempt of court. The charges he refused to face included arson, domestic abuse, drug charges and traffic violations.

Deputies received information as to Dalby’s whereabouts Sunday evening, according to Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Brennan Matherne.

When deputies arrived on the scene, Dalby exited the rear door of a residence on West 132nd Street in Galliano. After being informed of his arrest, the suspect re-entered the residence, deputies said.

Deputies followed and found Dalby lying face-down in the attic with lacerations to his wrist, Matherne said. A handgun and knife were lying nearby, Matherne said.

Dalby refused several commands to place his hands behind his back, so he was struck with a Taser, Matherne said. Dalby was then arrested and treated at Lady of the Sea Hospital before being transported to the detention center.

Dalby was charged with resisting an officer, resisting an officer with force or violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Dalby is also accused of aggravated arson, domestic abuse with child endangerment, two counts of violation of a protective order, possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, possession of a Schedule III CDS, four counts of simple criminal damage to property, two counts of simple burglary, attempted simple burglary, illegal carrying of a weapon by a convicted felon, hit and run and improper lane usage.

 

Two arrested for role in producing methamphetamine

A 34-year-old Lockport male is being held in lieu of $120,000 bond after allegedly admitting to investigators that he produced methamphetamine over the course of one year, according to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Jason Danos, of 807 Elizabeth St., Apartment 4, Lockport, was arrested Friday. Danos was charged with creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a CDS.

Sheena Allemand, 24, also of 807 Elizabeth St., Apt. 4, was also arrested after she allegedly admitted to buying Psuedoephedrine and knowing it was being used to produce meth. She was charged with creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of a CDS, and is being held in lieu of $20,000 bond.

Their arrests came as part of a 10-month investigation.

Agents also found 25 firearms, 3 grams of meth, a jug containing unfinished product and several items “commonly used in the production of methamphetamine,” Matherne said.

The Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force, the Lafourche Parish Combined Methamphetamine Response Team and the Lockport Police Department processed the meth lab found at the residence, LPSO spokesman Brennan Matherne said.

Through investigation, task force agents learned Danos was possibly manufacturing meth at the residence, Matherne said. Agents witnessed Danos exit the residence and begin dumping a large bottle containing a white substance, which agents said they believed was a hazardous bi-product. Agents made contact with Danos and arrested him.

Shortly thereafter, Allemand arrived at the residence and was also detained.

Danos was sent through a decontamination process, and he and Allemand were questioned at the Criminal Operations center in Lockport, Matherne said.

Both also admitted to being active meth users.

 

St. Mary Task Force makes 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 arrest this week:

Jarrad Cannon, 33, of 617 Sebby Lane Lot, Bayou Vista, was arrested on July 2 and charged with racketeering, possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, unlawful use of a firearm by a convicted felon, unlawful use or possession of body armor and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.