Authorities in Ascension Parish released a detailed list of arrests made between March 5 and March 11, covering a wide range of charges including drug possession, domestic violence, theft, and weapons offenses. Law enforcement reported dozens of arrests across several communities such as Gonzales, Prairieville, Donaldsonville, and Baton Rouge as part of ongoing patrol and investigative operations.
Arrest Overview (March 5–March 11)
| Date | Number of Arrests | Common Charges |
|---|---|---|
| March 5 | 10 | Drug possession, assault, burglary, warrants |
| March 6 | 10 | Weapons violations, DWI, theft, juvenile cruelty |
| March 7 | 7 | Domestic violence, stalking, warrants |
| March 8 | 5 | DWI offenses and warrants |
| March 9 | 10 | Theft, assault, protective order violations |
| March 10 | 5 | Drug distribution, weapons violations |
| March 11 | 11 | Battery, burglary, firearm offenses |
March 5 Arrests
Several individuals were arrested on charges including drug possession, burglary, and domestic violence.
Notable arrests include:
- Kendell Gray, 36, Houston, TX – charged with possession of methamphetamine, simple assault, and a fugitive warrant.
- Blake Davis, 24, Prairieville – charged with two counts of theft and organized retail theft.
- Christopher Westley, 44, Donaldsonville – charged with unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, criminal trespass, and property damage.
- Raymond Geason, 67, Gonzales – charged with domestic abuse battery, aggravated domestic assault, and resisting an officer.
- Ashton Anderson, 20, Prairieville – charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with juveniles.
Several others were arrested on bench or fugitive warrants.
March 6 Arrests
Police made additional arrests involving weapon charges, domestic violence incidents, and impaired driving.
Among those arrested:
- Anthony Talbert, 21, Baton Rouge – charged with obstruction of justice, illegal carrying of weapons, and fleeing from an officer.
- Darrell Smith, 41, Gonzales – charged with driving while intoxicated with child endangerment.
- Maria Escalante, 27 – charged with cruelty to juveniles.
- Edward James, 36, Gonzales – charged with marijuana distribution or possession with intent to distribute and illegal weapon possession.
- Dillan Byrd, 18, Gonzales – charged with unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and weapons violations.
March 7 Arrests
Authorities continued making arrests related to domestic violence and warrant enforcement.
Key cases included:
- Savon Landry, 25, Belle Rose – charged with stalking, violating protective orders, criminal trespass, and a bench warrant.
- Atavia Armstrong, 30 – charged with domestic abuse battery involving a weapon and property damage.
- Corey Perrilloux, 56, Prairieville – charged with domestic abuse battery.
- Michael Jones, 52, Prairieville – charged with hit-and-run driving.
March 8 Arrests
Officers made several arrests related to impaired driving and outstanding warrants.
Among them:
- Justin Higgins, 45, Prairieville – charged with third-offense DWI and failure to report an accident.
- Banegas Cisneros, 19 – charged with underage DWI.
- Ethan Eisley, 25, Port Allen – charged with first-offense DWI.
Two additional individuals were arrested on fugitive or bench warrants.
March 9 Arrests
Police recorded several arrests related to theft, assault, and protective order violations.
Examples include:
- Luis Olivas, 38, Prairieville – charged with second-degree battery, computer tampering, disturbing the peace, and property damage.
- Patrick McChesney, 40, St. Amant – charged with violating protective orders.
- Corinne Nelson, 35, St. Amant – charged with cruelty to juveniles.
- Kiri Parker, 25, Vacherie – charged with aggravated flight from an officer.
March 10 Arrests
A major drug and weapons case was among the arrests made on this date.
- Aquendas Desira, 35, Donaldsonville – charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal possession of stolen firearms, and five counts of drug distribution involving cocaine, heroin, MDMA, marijuana, and other controlled substances.
- Jacob Bulliard, 45, Prairieville – charged with methamphetamine possession and probation violation.
- John Vines, 51, Geismar – charged with second-offense domestic abuse battery.
March 11 Arrests
Police made the largest number of arrests on this day, including cases involving assault, burglary, and firearm violations.
Notable arrests include:
- Clint Sarvaunt, 56, Baton Rouge – charged with simple burglary, theft, and criminal trespass.
- Jaydon Young, 22, Gonzales – charged with aggravated assault with a firearm.
- Danny Ricks, 43, Gonzales – charged with theft of a motor vehicle.
- Darwin Elphage, 47, Prairieville – charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
- Leo Ricca Jr., 65, Gonzales – charged with second-offense DWI.
Several others were arrested on bench or fugitive warrants.
Ongoing Law Enforcement Efforts
Authorities said many of the arrests resulted from routine patrols, ongoing investigations, and the enforcement of outstanding warrants. Law enforcement officials continue encouraging residents to report suspicious activity and cooperate with investigations.
Officials noted that individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
