This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 22, 2013

Name: Akers, Clyde
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 1000 Blk Eunice ROA
St Martinville, La

Name: Alfred, Brandon
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 100 Blk Clayton STR
Carencro, La

Name: Allemond, Stage
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 1000 Blk Vincent Berard ROA
Breaux Bridge, La

Name: Bartley, Tristain
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 500 Blk Lafayette STR
New Iberia, La

Name: Benjamin, Donovan
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 1000 Blk Carlyn DRV
Breaux Bridge, La

Name: Bernard, Jessica
Charge: Issuing Worthless Checks
Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc
Address: 200 Blk Brentwood DRV
Marksville, La

Name: Castille, Michael
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 900 Blk W Patin STR
Breaux Bridge, La

Name: Chassion, Jeremy
Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant
Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc
Address: 000 Blk Homeless
Lafayette, La

Name: Cruz, Juan
Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery
Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc
Address: 100 Blk Barracks STR
Lafayette, La

Name: Davis, Andre
Charge: Prostitution
Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I
Address: 400 Blk Voorhies STR
Lafayette, La

Name: Davis, Shay
Charge: Owi Vehicle
Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd
Address: 500 Blk Woodvele STR
Lafayette, La

Name: Dejean, Brian
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 5000 Blk Bridge ST
Breaux Bridge, La

Name: Dore, Joy
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 200 Blk Jenkins #21 RD
Duson, La

Name: Fell, Brennan
Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant
Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd
Address: 100 Blk Piedmont LANE
Youngsville, La

Name: Fielders, Nathan
Charge: Owi Vehicle
Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd
Address: 100 Blk Beta ROA
Lafayette, La

Name: Foreman, Avery
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc
Address: 900 Blk S Crowley STR
Crowley, La

Name: Frake, Robert
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 1700 Blk Hwy 394
Derrider, La

Name: Frederick, Audrey
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 1000 Blk Willangelle ROA
Arnaudville, La

Name: Gallien, William
Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant
Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc
Address: 600 Blk Division STR
Lafayette, La

Name: Gibson, Kristy
Charge: Fugitive
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 100 Blk Periwinkle Trace
Duson, La

Name: Gray, Joshua
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 300 Blk W Bridge STR
St. Martinville, La

Name: Harris, Rueben
Charge: Theft By Shoplifting/Value To
Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd
Address: 200 Blk E Cypress STR
Lafayette, La

Name: Lancelin, Ashley
Charge: Prostitution
Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I
Address: 100 Blk Lancelin STR
Baldwin, La

Name: Landry, Amanda
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 1100 Blk Alexander ROA
St Martinville, La

Name: Leblanc, Joseph
Charge: Possession Of Marijuana
Arresting Agency: Broussard Pd
Address: 100 Blk Sills DRV
Rayne, La

Name: Lyons, Debbon
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 5000 Blk Helbig ROA
Beaumont, Tx

Name: Matamoros, Pedro
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 4800 Blk Boca Chich BLV
Brownsville, Tx

Name: Miller, Samuel
Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant
Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc
Address: 200 Blk Oak Brook BLV
Lafayette, La

Name: Miller, Keandra
Charge: Prostitution
Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I
Address: 9700 Blk Whitehurst DRV
Dallas, Tx

Name: Morgan, Nigel
Charge: Violation Of Uniform Controlle
Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd
Address: 600 Blk Edison STR
Lafayette, La

Name: Mouton, Keithton
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 1000 Blk Old Henerson ROA
Breaux Bridge, La

Name: Navarre, Jessie
Charge: Iberia Parish
Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I
Address: 200 Blk Hobson STR
Lafayette, La

Name: Orr, Heather
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 17122 Blk Silverthroe STR
Spring, Tx

Name: Pham, Anthony
Charge: Schedule Ii
Arresting Agency: Penalties
Address: 13326 Blk Vet Mem
Abbeville, La

Name: Pierre, James
Charge: Aggrav. Battery W/Dangerous We
Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc
Address: 300 Blk Daisey
Opelousas, La

Name: Polk, Tremaine
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 900 Blk Cypermort
Jeanerette, La

Name: Rebert, Terry
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 1400 Blk Hebert LAN
Breaux Bridge, La

Name: Richard, Joseph
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 2600 Blk Main Hwy
Breaux Bridge, La

Name: Rivoire, Todd
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 2900 Blk Mills 3
Lafayette, La

Name: Roberts, Melvin
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 200 Blk Redborn ROA
Breaux Bridge, La

Name: Ross, Jarrod
Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery
Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc
Address: 300 Blk Maxie Duhon
Youngsville, La

Name: Rubio-Rodrigues, Julio
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 0000 Blk Homeless STR
Lafayette, La

Name: Sylvester, Danny
Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 700 Blk Valsin STR
Breaux Bridge, La

Name: Thomas, Dontrelon
Charge: Armed Robbery:Use Of Firearm H
Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc
Address: 700 Blk Arthur
Lafayette, La

Name: Tincher, Kassandra
Charge: Prostitution
Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I
Address: 2200 Blk Monron AVE
St Albans, Wv

Name: Wade, Shundricka
Charge: Prostitution
Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I
Address: 9300 Blk Tidwell STR
Houston, Tx

Name: Walls, Shannon
Charge: St. Martin Parish
Arresting Agency: St Martin Parish So
Address: 300 Blk Elizabeth STR
Lafayette, La

Name: Willis, Barron
Charge: Batt Of A Police Ofc Charge
Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd
Address: 600 Blk N Sterling
Lafayette, La

Home Instead Senior Care of New Iberia would like to invite you to "Be A Santa To A Senior". This initiative takes place from November 15 through December 16, 2013.

Shoppers can pick an ornament from Christmas trees which will feature ornaments with a senior's first name and their gift requests. They can purchase the items listed and return them unwrapped to the store, with the ornament attached.

Be a Santa to a Senior trees will be located at both the Admiral Doyle and Main Street locations of Iberia Parish Stages.

This program is in partnership with Stage Dept. Stores, Sheriff Louis Ackal, members of the community - helps ensure isolated seniors receive gifts and companionship during the holidays.

For more info call: 337-364-0034

The Merry Marketplace is now open! Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 Merry Marketplace and the Children's Shelters of Acadiana youth have a unique holiday gift shopping event.

Top Shelf Sports Arena on Ambassador Caffery will be open Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Merry Marketplace will feature "Festival of Trees" Christmas Tree Auction, "Very Merry Doll Fashion Show" and door prizes given away hourly.

Advance tickets are $5 and $7 at door; tickets may be purchased in advance at www.amerrymarketplace.com

For more info call: 337-789-9515

Or visit: www.amerrymarketplace.com

Thanksgiving preparations are heating up this week! One Lafayette business started early to ensure happy customers who are pre-ordering their "must have" Thanksgiving glazed hams.

"Oh we have to have ham and turkey at every Thanksgiving, that's what we all look forward too, that's a main meal," said Customer Leslie Corry.

Corry says she excited for the holidays and likes to get a head start on her Thanksgiving dinner at Honey Baked.

"My favorite thing is having all my family over and celebrating eating all one meal together," said Corry.

Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and Mother's Day, the store racks up 70% of its revenue.

Christmas is actually first, Thanksgiving second, Easter being third and I would say Mothers Day is fourth," said Honey Baked Store Manager Ricky Reaves. "We actually start this in August, we input all our orders, we really have to kind of estimate off of last years and hope there's some growth."

Ham is definitely a holiday favorite but believe it or not, customers come in for more than just that yummy glazed goodness.

"Turkey breast is probably the second but the third is one of the side dishes, the sweet potato souffle," said Reaves. "It's almost like a dessert, it's so good."

The day before thanksgiving is one of the busiest days in the store but Reaves says its also the most festive. He says they try their best to keep customers happy and the lines moving.

"We try to get everybody entertained, we'll have sample out and we'll have an individual who strictly takes care of talking to customers and interacting with them," said Reaves.

For those prepping for their holiday meals, employers at Honey Baked tells KATC, honey baked ham is good for 7-10 days in the fridge and up to 6 weeks in the freezer. Also, every ham comes with a bone which is good to cook with soups or beans and rice.Thanksgiving preparations are heating up this week! One Lafayette business started early to ensure happy customers who are pre-ordering their "must have" Thanksgiving glazed hams.

"Oh we have to have ham and turkey at every Thanksgiving, that's what we all look forward too, that's a main meal," said Customer Leslie Corry.

Corry says she excited for the holidays and likes to get a head start on her Thanksgiving dinner at Honey Baked.

"My favorite thing is having all my family over and celebrating eating all one meal together," said Corry.

Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and Mother's Day, the store racks up 70% of its revenue.

Christmas is actually first, Thanksgiving second, Easter being third and I would say Mothers Day is fourth," said Honey Baked Store Manager Ricky Reaves. "We actually start this in August, we input all our orders, we really have to kind of estimate off of last years and hope there's some growth."

Ham is definitely a holiday favorite but believe it or not, customers come in for more than just that yummy glazed goodness.

"Turkey breast is probably the second but the third is one of the side dishes, the sweet potato souffle," said Reaves. "It's almost like a dessert, it's so good."

The day before thanksgiving is one of the busiest days in the store but Reaves says its also the most festive. He says they try their best to keep customers happy and the lines moving.

"We try to get everybody entertained, we'll have sample out and we'll have an individual who strictly takes care of talking to customers and interacting with them," said Reaves.

For those prepping for their holiday meals, employers at Honey Baked tells KATC, honey baked ham is good for 7-10 days in the fridge and up to 6 weeks in the freezer. Also, every ham comes with a bone which is good to cook with soups or beans and rice.

According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert, during the last 24 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 36 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Jonathan W. Ashley, 25, 5711 Hwy. 182, Franklin, LA was arrested on November 21, 2013 at 4:45 pm for theft of goods. A deputy responded to a complaint of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. Upon arrival, the deputy learned from store personnel that Ashley was seen the price tag off of an item and then returning it to customer service for a refund without having paid for the item. Ashley was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. Bond is set at $1,000.

Crystal Eaves, 31, 225 Mercury Road, Bayou Vista, LA was arrested on November 22, 2013 at 1:00 am for disturbing the peace intoxicated. A deputy responding to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle on Universe Street in Bayou Vista made contact with Eaves who appeared to be highly intoxicated. After witnessing that Eaves was slurring her speech and unable to stand on her own, the deputy contacted Acadian Ambulance. Eaves was subsequently transported to Teche Regional Medical Center. While at the hospital, Eaves repeatedly yelled in the presence of hospital staff. The deputy also learned during the course of the investigation that Eaves caused a disturbance at a lounge in Bayou Vista. Upon her release from the medical facility, Eaves was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. Bond is set at $500.

Renata Harris, 33, 1207 South Road, Bayou Vista, LA was arrested on November 21, 2013 at 10:35 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of speeding. A deputy responding to a vehicle crash on Highway 90 in Bayou Vista made contact with Harris who was a passenger in one of the vehicles. During the course of the investigation, the deputy learned that Harris held an active warrant for arrest. Harris was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. She was released on a $349.50 bond.

St. Martin Parish Daily Arrest Report
November 21, 2013 - November 21, 2013

Artigue, Carrie
39
300 block of Guilbeau Rd
Lafayette, LA
THEFT $500-$999; THEFT OF A BUSINESS RECORD
50-ST MARTIN SHERIFF

Guidry, Andre
27
900 block of J South Main St
Breaux Bridge, LA
THEFT $500-$999; RESISTING AN OFFICER; SIMPLE CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
17P-BREAUX BRIDGE PD

Jackson, Damian
19
100 block of Barton Place Rd
Breaux Bridge, LA
2ND DEGREE MURDER/NON-NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER; ATTEMPT
50-ST MARTIN SHERIFF

Jones, Jeremiah
25
900 block of Begnaud St
Breaux Bridge, LA
2ND DEGREE KIDNAPPING/KIDNAPPING; ARMED ROBBERY; SIMPLE BATTERY
50-ST MARTIN SHERIFF

Mayfield, Christopher
42
500 block of North Ave C
Crowley, LA
FAILURE TO APPEAR
50-ST MARTIN SHERIFF

Reyes, Alejandro
51
5100 block of Bloomfield Dr
Granite Falls, NC
STOPPING, STANDING/PARKING OUTSIDE BUSINESS; RESISTING AN OFFICER; RESISTING A POLICE OFFICER WITH FORCE OR VIOLENCE
LSP-LOUISIANA STATE POLICE

Tousignant, Patrick
68
00 block of 11630 County Line Rd
Fountain, FL
FOLLOWING TO CLOSE; MARIJUANA - SIMPLE POSSESION
LSP-LOUISIANA STATE POLICE

Jeffery Freeman, 33,
320 Cherry Street
Opelousas
1)Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

YoShema Turner, 18,
1112 Edith Street, Opelousas.
1)Aggravated Assault.
2)Simple Criminal Damage to Property.

Nakisha Dupre, 31,
838 Adams Street, Opelousas.
1)Poss w/Intent to Dist Sch IV Drugs.
2)Poss w/Intent to Dist Sch III Drugs.
3)Poss of Schedule II Drugs. 4)Reckless Operation.

The Opelousas Police Department responded to 70 complaints in the past 24 hours. Anyone with additional information can contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500.

ATLANTA (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have won plenty of games with their dazzling offense.

The defense is doing its part, too.

Drew Brees threw a pair of touchdown passes in the first half and the guys on the other side made sure that was enough, sending the Saints to a 17-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.

"We're rolling and we can't stop," said Cameron Jordan, who led the way as New Orleans sacked Atlanta's Matt Ryan five times. "We've got to get better."

Brees threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham and a 1-yarder to Benjamin Waton, giving the first-place Saints (9-2) a sweep of the season series with their NFC South rivals.

Atlanta (2-9) dropped its fifth straight game, clinched its first losing season since 2007 and was officially eliminated from the division race with five weeks remaining.

The Falcons had a chance to pull off the upset, driving to the Saints 29 with less than 3 minutes to go. But New Orleans turned up the pressure on Ryan, Atlanta missed a long field goal, and the Saints ran off all but the last 5 seconds.

New Orleans also forced a crucial fumble early in the fourth quarter. Keyunta Dawson stripped the ball from Falcons rookie receiver Darius Johnson, and Corey White fell on it at the Saints 13.

"We knew coming here was going to be a challenge," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "The two teams, the history, regardless of the record it has always been a close game, and tonight was no exception."

The Georgia Dome rocked with chants of "Who Dat! Who Dat!" as the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Saints ensuring they will remain alone atop the NFC South and just one game behind Seattle for home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. New Orleans will face the Seahawks on Dec. 2 in what shapes up as one of the biggest games of the year.

"The identity of the team is still developing," said Jordan, who was credited with 2½ sacks.

The Falcons had hoped to salvage a bit of pride in this lost season, driving from their own 9 - actually, the 3 after Ryan was sacked - to the Saints 29. But Ryan was sacked again by Jordan and hurried into a pair of incompletions. As the crowd groaned, the Falcons surprisingly sent on Matt Bryant to attempt a 52-yard field goal.

He knocked one through, but the Saints called timeout just before the snap. His next try sailed wide of the left upright.

Brees and the offense took it from there, assuring Atlanta had time for only one desperate play at the end.

"We responded to momentum changes and some adversity in the football game," Falcons coach Mike Smith said. "But it was still not good enough. If you don't win, it's not good enough."

Brees was 23 of 33 for 278 yards. Ryan was 30 of 39 for 297 yards, but Atlanta's offense produced only one touchdown - the fourth time that has happened during its current skid.

The Falcons, who had been outscored 135-61 over their previous four games, put together an impressive drive on their opening possession. Steven Jackson carried it five times for 24 yards, the last of them a dive into the end zone on third-and-goal at the Saints 1 to give Atlanta its first lead in nearly a month. The Falcons had gone nearly 15 quarters - almost four full games - since being up 3-0 over Arizona early in Week 8.

The advantage didn't last long. Brees guided a 15-play, 78-yard drive in which the Saints converted five straight times on third down, including Watson's leaping catch in the back of the end zone.

Bryant put the Falcons back ahead with the first of his two field goals, a 39-yarder early in the second quarter, but New Orleans grabbed the lead for good when Graham slipped behind the secondary and hauled in his long touchdown.

He celebrated by dunking over the goalpost and hung on the crossbar for extra emphasis, and ended up bending the post. As the Saints lined up to attempt the extra point, the officials noticed the crooked uprights, leading to a brief delay as a worker came out with a ladder to straighten the bar.

The Falcons got in position to recapture the lead, driving to the New Orleans 10. On third-and-goal, Ryan couldn't find an open receiver and took off running, briefly spotting a path to the end zone. But the Saints closed in quickly, prompting Ryan to slide down at the 6 rather than risk an injury. Some Atlanta fans booed as Matty Ice trotted off the field. Atlanta settled for another field goal from 24 yards and trailed 14-13 at the half.

The Falcons got no closer.

The only points of the second half came on Garrett Hartley's 41-yard field goal.

NOTES: Graham had five receptions for 100 yards. ... Saints DE Akiem Hicks had 1½ sacks. ... Falcons CB Desmond Trufant went out in the first half with a thigh injury, but returned to the game after halftime. ... Jackson had 63 yards on 16 carries for Atlanta.

New Iberia Sheriff's Office deputies are still on the scene of an over-turned vehicle that happened this morning off of Highway 90.

According to IPSO Sgt. Ashley Hammons, a dump truck carrying sugar cane driving on the westbound off-ramp on Lewis Street flipped over.

The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 11/21/2013:

1. Jeremiah J. Aucoin, 31 years of age, Address-Pluto St. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 11/21/2013 @ 3:00pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine-Shoplifting

Jeremiah Aucoin turned himself in to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked on an outstanding warrant. He was booked and remains incarcerated.

2. Erick Tacain Juares, 32 years of age, Address-Amelia, La. was arrested on 11/21/2013 @ 6:00pm

Charge: No Drivers License; Failure to Yield at Intersection

Officers received a complaint regarding a vehicle crash at the intersection of David Drive and Victor II Blvd. When officers arrived to investigate, a driver, Erick Juares was identified as the driver who failed to yield which resulted in the crash. He was also found not to possess a valid drives license. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. He was later released on bond.

3. Melissa Chavers, 45 years of age, Address-Duke St. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 11/21/2013 @ 9:12pm

Charge: Warrant: Creation of a Clandestine Lab; Possession of a Schedule III CDS-Tylenol w/Codeine

Brooke Fuselier, 25 years of age, Address-Duke St. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 11/21/2013 @ 9:12pm

Charge: Warrant: Creation of a Clandestine Lab

On November 20, 2013 Detectives of the Morgan City Police Department executed a search warrant at a Chester Bowles residence based on an investigation Into illegal narcotics activity from the residence. During the search, Detectives located synthetic marijuana and items of paraphernalia which led to the arrest of one suspect, Tara Loupe. Detectives also uncovered evidence of a clandestine lab used to produce methamphetamine, a controlled dangerous substance. Detectives continued to Investigation and were able to identify two additional suspects in the alleged clandestine lab. Melissa Chavers and Brooke Fuselier were arrested after warrants were secured for their arrest with regards to the lab materials. Both are accused of participating in the purchase of lab materials and/or the production of methamphetamine. Both were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and remain incarcerated. At the time of her arrest, Melissa Chavers was also found to possess a Schedule III CDS in her possession and was additionally charged.

4. Fernando Soto, 49 years of age, Address-Sixth St. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 11/21/2013 @ 11:40pm

Charge: Create or Operate a Clandestine Lab for the Unlawful Manufacture of CDS (2 Counts); Produce or Distribute a Schedule II CDS; Create or Operate a Clandestine Lab within 1000 ft. of School Property

In a continuation of an investigation into illegal drug activity in the area of Chester Bowles. Detectives uncovered evidence which led to the investigators to a Sixth Street residence near the Morgan City Junior High School which the occupant, Fernando Soto was suspected of the production of methamphetamine. Detectives executed a search warrant at the residence in the 1100 block of Sixth St. and uncovered materials used in the production and distribution of methamphetamine, a controlled dangerous substance. Evidence was also uncovered which implicated Soto in the distribution of materials used in the production of the
illegal drug to others. He was also implicated as participating in the production of the drug at other locations. Fernando Soto was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and remains incarcerated.

Residents of Windermere Subdivision in Youngsville are looking for answers after a driver smashed through the neighborhood's welcome sign.

According to residents, the incident took place around 1 a. m. According to one resident, the sign was remodeled only six months ago.

If you know anything about this incident, call Youngsville police at 856-5931.

(Photos courtesy: Rebecca Castro)

A 49-year-old Morgan City man is accused of operating a meth lab in a school zone, say police.

Morgan City Police obtained a search warrant for a residence on Sixth Street near Morgan City Junior High. Police say, Fernando Soto was suspected of producing methamphetamine. Detectives executed a search warrant at the residence in the 1100 block of Sixth St. and uncovered materials used in the production and distribution of meth.

Fernando Soto was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and remains incarcerated.

Fernando Soto, 49 years of age, Address-Sixth St. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 11/21/2013 @ 11:40 p.m.

Charge: Create or Operate a Clandestine Lab for the Unlawful Manufacture of CDS (2 Counts); Produce or Distribute a Schedule II CDS; Create or Operate a Clandestine Lab within 1000 ft. of School Property

Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the publics help in finding 3 armed robbery suspects. According to deputies they responded to a call on the 400 block of Fontalieu Drive, where they learned that three male suspects armed with firearms, forced their way through the front door of the residence. The suspects allegedly stole valuable items from the residence before fleeing the scene.
The suspects are described as three black males wearing white shirts and had some type of material concealing their faces. Anyone who may have information involving the incident is asked to contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office at (337) 369-3711.

A motorcycle accident in New Iberia has left one person in an area hospital.

The crash took place around 9:30 p.m. Thursday near the corner of Myrtis and Margaret Streets.

Sheriff's deputies say the driver of the motorcycle lost control of the vehicle and struck a barricade. The passenger was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered serious injuries. The driver of the motorcycle suffered only minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

On November 19, 2013 Jefferson Davis Parish Deputies make arrest on Country Mile Store Burglary. The Sheriff's Office investigated a Burglary at the Country Mile Store on Hwy 102 Jennings on 11/06/2013. Detectives working the investigation discovered a lead and picked up Dominick James Sittig, 17, of 619 Lake Arthur Avenue, Lake Arthur. Sittig was charged with Simple Burglary, Theft, and Criminal Damage to Property.

A New Iberia man and woman are behind bars accused of manufacturing meth and cultivating marijuana.

On November 21, 2013, Narcotics Agents with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office were conducting a narcotics investigation in conjunction with Lafayette Metro Narcotics. According to deputies, agents attempted to stop a vehicle involved in the investigation, which was traveling on US Highway 90. The driver, 35-year-old Jorge Martinez of New Iberia, refused to stop and began throwing evidence from the vehicle, according to police. Martinez finally stopped at the intersection of US Highway 90 and LA Highway 92 in Broussard. He, and his passenger 24-year-old Lindsy R. Noel of New Iberia, were taken into custody.

Agents secured a search warrant for a residence in the 2900 block of Stacy Street in Iberia Parish. During the execution of the search warrant, agents discovered a large-scale marijuana cultivation operation. They seized 21 pounds of marijuana and 53 marijuana plants, with an estimated street value of $275,000.

Martinez was arrested for improper lane use, obstruction of justice, possession with the intent to distribute/manufacture marijuana, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under the age of 17, operation of a clandestine lab, possession of drug paraphernalia, and monies derived from drug transactions.

Noel was arrested for obstruction of justice, possession with the intent to distribute/manufacture marijuana, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under the age of 17, operation of a clandestine lab, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

They were transported to the Iberia Parish Jail where they are being held without a bond at this time.

This case remains under investigation.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development today advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana during the Thanksgiving holiday (Thursday, November 28, through Sunday, December 1). DOTD Secretary Sherri H. LeBas urged drivers to use extra caution when traveling on the roadways during the upcoming holiday, especially at railroad crossings and within construction zones where the speed limit is reduced. Additionally, DOTD has partnered with other agencies to promote the "Buckle Up this Thanksgiving - Day and Night" campaign, and reminds motorists that wearing your seat belt costs you nothing, but not wearing it could cost you everything.

Below is the local listing of work schedules and road closures for interstate construction and major road projects.

· In the Lafayette area, all lanes of I-10 and I-49 will remain open to traffic.

· In St. Landry Parish, the Grand Prairie rest area located on I-49 and the boat launch to access Dubisson Lake are closed to travelers while undergoing renovations.

· In Vermillion Parish, La. 35 between La. 14 and La. 335 will remain closed to traffic.

· In St. Martin Parish, La. 686 remains closed between Cecilia and Arnaudville.

· In the Lake Charles area, all lanes of I-10 and I-210 will remain open to traffic.

Residents in Iota will be without water for a little while due to a busted water line. Officials are working to repair that line at this time. When the water is turned back on, a boil advisory will be in effect until further notice.

A scam phone call created problems at a New Iberia store earlier this morning.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office was called to the K-Mart on East Admiral Doyle Drive around 10 a.m. after a customer received a cell phone call saying a relative had been kidnapped. Deputies say the person making the call demanded money be wired to him to secure the release of the relative.

According to investigators, the number was traced back to a foreign country. They also say the relative in question was found safe.

Deputies say this phone call is part of a scam that has popped up recently in the Acadiana area. Officials urge you no to give any personal information during calls of this sort. If you receive a call such as this, you are urged to notify authorities.

BATON ROUGE - The Thanksgiving holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. In response, the Louisiana State Police will have an increased number of Troopers on patrol during this holiday period working to keep motorists safe. This extra allocation in manpower is made possible through Federal grants provided by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
In an effort to reduce injury and fatal crashes, Troopers will be focusing on seat belt use and those who choose not to put their children in appropriate child restraints. Louisiana law requires that all occupants be properly restrained regardless of their age or seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, seatbelts can greatly decrease the occupant's chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Louisiana's seat belt compliance remains under the national average at 82%. Troopers urge all drivers and passengers in motor vehicles to heed the warning and remember that failure to buckle up can turn the happiest of holidays into a nightmare. In 2012, 56% of all occupants killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing a seat belt. "Buckling up is a proven life saver, but it's often forgotten during the rush of holiday travel," said Colonel Mike Edmonson, State Police Superintendent. "Whether you're driving across the country or just across town, buckling up is one of the best ways to ensure you arrive safely at your destination and avoid a holiday tragedy." Troopers will also be targeting aggressive and impaired drivers utilizing both fully marked and unmarked patrol units this holiday period. When you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be arrested. There is a direct correlation between driving while intoxicated and speeding when related to traffic fatalities. Motorists are reminded that alcohol has many effects on the body. Alcohol can impair visual ability, alter sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle and increase reaction times. Just one drink may cause these effects. Due to an anticipated increase in traffic volume, Troopers ask motorists to please exercise patience and recommend allowing extra time to get to your destination. Motorists must remain attentive to their surroundings, extend respect and courtesy to other motorists and avoid distractions inside the vehicle. In addition, prior to traveling ensure that your vehicle is in proper working order. Your gas tank should be full, tires inflated to manufacturer's specification and the tread on your tires should be of sufficient depth (not less than 3/32").

To report impaired drivers or unsafe roadway conditions, dial *LSP (*577) from your cellular phone to reach the State Police Troop closest to you.

Citizens and visitors are also urged to enroll in Nixle Alerts for real time updates on roadway closures, crash locations, and pertinent safety information for their region. To enroll, visit www.nixle.com, complete the required information and select Louisiana State Police as your agency.
For more information regarding specific enforcement activities and safety campaigns in your area, please contact your local LSP Public Information Officer or visit the Louisiana State Police Facebook page. www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice.

Buckle up Louisiana. Every trip. Every time.