Susan McQuiston
February 22, 2018
BURGLARY SUSPECT SOUGHT
February 22, 2018
The Lafourche Parish Sheriffs Office arrested 22 people in 13 days during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign that was conducted during the 2018 Mardi Gras season.
The special enforcement was from Feb. 2-14 and it was coordinated and funded by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Arrests were made by patrol deputies as well as deputies working saturated patrols targeting impaired driving as grant funding was provided for those efforts.
Deputies concluded the campaign by charging seven people with DWI in the final two days.
Dana Bouzigard, 48, of Larose, was arrested for her fourth DWI offense last Tuesday and four others were charged with DWI offenses on Mardi Gras Day, including Chris Allemand, 55, of Thibodaux, Bryant Thomas, 51, of Vacherie, Clifford Tardieff, 69, of Thibodaux and Tamara Johnson, 26, of Thibodaux.
Then on Feb. 14, Christina Penton, 56, of Slidell, was charged with her third DWI offense while Eloy Bermudez, 19, of Galliano, was charged with his first DWI offense after deputies found that he had a blood alcohol content of .208g%, which is almost triple the legal limit.
The first individual arrested during the enforcement campaign was Rustin Guidry, 22, of Thibodaux. That was on Feb. 2. Guidry was charged with DWI (2nd offense), driving under suspension and improper lane usage.
Terry Dial, 25, of Thibodaux and Mark Gautreaux Jr., 27, of Larose, were also charged with their second DWI offenses on Feb. 7 and Feb. 11, respectively.
The following 12 individuals were each charged with their first DWI offense during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign:
-Laura Honeycutt (age 56) of Lockport
-Richard Voisin (age 56) of Vacherie
-Vicki Luquette (age 39) of Thibodaux
-Nat Alario (age 49) of Cut Off
-Stephen Granier (age 51) of Cut Off
-Damon Dufrene (age 40) of Galliano
-Eugene Johnson (age 62) of Lockport
-Brian Authement (age 40) of Des Allemands
-Robert Rainey Jr. (age 34) of Labadieville
-James Clement (age 67) of Napoleonville
-Glenn Richard (age 61) of Thibodaux
-Lisa Brown (age 61) of Channelview, Texas
Sheriff Craig Webre applauded the efforts of deputies during this period.
“Following this campaign, our deputies have now charged 41 people with DWI in the first 45 days of 2018,” said Sheriff Webre. “While these numbers are evidence of the tenacity of our deputies, it is also disappointing that so many are still making the choice to drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
“All these individuals now have to deal with the costs and stigma associated with a DWI charge,” continued Sheriff Webre. “Thankfully, they were caught before they hurt themselves or others. We hope they each learn from their mistake, and we hope others see this and make the right decision moving forward. Always have a plan to get home safely before you take that first drink.”
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 people for DWI as part of their Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign that was conducted during the 2018 Mardi Gras season.
