Several arrests were made across Ascension Parish over an eight-day period as local law enforcement continued routine patrols and investigations. The charges ranged from drug offenses and theft to violent crimes, fraud, and warrants. Below is a summary of the arrests reported between February 26 and March 5.
Overview of Arrests (Feb. 26 – March 5)
| Date | Total Arrests | Notable Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 26 | 4 | Drug distribution, weapons violations, theft |
| Feb. 27 | 8 | Juvenile sex offenses, drug possession, battery |
| Feb. 28 | 6 | Domestic abuse, theft, DWI |
| Mar. 1 | 4 | Felon with firearm, heroin possession, DWI |
| Mar. 2 | 8 | First-degree murder, drive-by shooting, trespass |
| Mar. 3 | 12 | Drug distribution, fraud, identity theft |
| Mar. 4 | 3 | Home invasion, drug possession |
| Mar. 5 | 5 | Stolen firearms, obstruction, drug possession |
In total, 50 individuals were arrested during the period, many of them facing multiple charges.
February 26 Arrests
Authorities reported four arrests on February 26:
- Conrad McGeachy, 39 – arrested on a bench warrant.
- Dezreionna Carrier, 23 – charged with theft.
- Trevor Johnson, 18 – charged with distribution or possession with intent to distribute marijuana, illegal carrying of weapons, and possession of Schedule II controlled substances.
- Travis Johnson, 20 – charged with two counts of distribution or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including marijuana and Schedule V drugs.
February 27 Arrests
Eight people were taken into custody on February 27:
- Shane Felton, 27 – arrested on a bench warrant and fugitive warrant.
- Brenton Thomas, 29 – charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile, indecent behavior with juveniles, possession of MDMA, and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.
- Ernie Gautreau Jr., 47 – charged with theft and arrested on a bench warrant.
- Sonya Fuller, 53 – charged with hit-and-run driving.
- Kendrick Gibson, 43 – charged with simple battery.
- Kez Gibson, 32 – charged with distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule I drugs, introducing contraband into a penal institution, and probation violation.
- Ian Lecompte, 23 – arrested on a fugitive warrant.
- Joshua Phillips, 42 – arrested on a bench warrant.
February 28 Arrests
Six arrests were reported:
- Jason Richard, 53 – charged with possession of Schedule II drugs, resisting an officer, and two bench warrants.
- Bailey Sproles, 26 – charged with domestic abuse battery, simple battery, and resisting an officer.
- Monique Spikes, 35 – charged with first-offense driving while intoxicated.
- Curtis White Jr., 42 – charged with theft and tampering with surveillance or monitoring systems.
- Michael Featherston, 39 – arrested on a fugitive warrant.
- Pamela Laval, 71 – charged with first-offense DWI.
March 1 Arrests
Four arrests occurred on March 1:
- Morgan Wade, 31 – charged with fourth-offense driving while intoxicated.
- Joseph Turner, 55 – charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of weapons, possession of heroin and marijuana, obstruction of justice, and aggravated flight from an officer.
- Lajordan Colar, 32 – arrested on a bench warrant.
- Dasha Southall, 30 – arrested on a fugitive warrant.
March 2 Arrests
Eight arrests were recorded on March 2:
- Angel Santos-Duran, 21 – charged with illegal carrying of weapons, marijuana possession, and a fugitive warrant.
- Ivan Santos-Duran, 20 – charged with illegal carrying of weapons, marijuana possession, and a fugitive warrant.
- Quentin Johnson, 46 – charged with first-offense DWI.
- Deshawn Davis, 34 – charged with two counts of theft.
- Taron Parker, 19 – charged with two counts of first-degree murder, drive-by shooting, aggravated criminal damage to property, and illegal use of weapons.
- Kavis Octave, 18 – charged with two counts of first-degree murder, drive-by shooting, aggravated criminal damage to property, and illegal use of weapons.
- Joshua Morrise, 20 – charged with criminal trespass, simple assault, disturbing the peace, and arrested on warrants.
- Luke Benedict, 23 – charged with first-offense DWI.
March 3 Arrests
Authorities reported the largest number of arrests on March 3:
- Tiesha Lee, 28 – charged with distribution or possession with intent to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana, illegal carrying of weapons, and violating park curfew.
- Charles Smith, 38 – charged with drug distribution, felon in possession of a firearm, illegal carrying of weapons, and warrant violations.
- Ruben Jackson, 22 – charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and probation violation.
- Isamar Garcia, 24 – charged with misrepresentation during booking, resisting an officer, and a fugitive warrant.
- Kyler Scioneaux, 31 – charged with resisting an officer and bench warrants.
- Otitle Nash, 70 – charged with residential contractor fraud over $25,000.
- Moses Kim, 32 – charged with obscenity, battery of a police officer, and disturbing the peace.
- John Tarver, 53 – charged with bank fraud and identity theft.
- Robert Bika, 42 – charged with bank fraud and monetary instrument abuse.
- Laquanna Maghee, 43 – charged with exploitation of the elderly, identity theft, and disturbing the peace.
- Leaaron Cain, 27 – charged with probation violation.
- Tyrez Jones, 18 – charged with domestic abuse battery with child endangerment and disturbing the peace.
March 4 Arrests
Three arrests were reported:
- Conwiser Dupaty, 47 – arrested on a bench warrant.
- Daronti Wesley, 26 – charged with home invasion, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, and three violations of protective orders.
- George Nohra, 69 – charged with possession of heroin and fentanyl.
March 5 Arrests
Five arrests took place:
- Michael Dillon, 22 – arrested on a fugitive warrant.
- Keasley Prestly, 37 – charged with interfering with a law enforcement investigation and resisting an officer.
- Kyngston Alverez, 18 – charged with illegal possession of stolen firearms, unlawful handling of a machine gun, aggravated flight from an officer, and aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce.
- Thomas Foster, 65 – charged with criminal trespass.
- Kendell Gray, 36 – charged with possession of methamphetamine, simple assault, and a fugitive warrant.
