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Franklin man accused of possessing five drugs, including heroin

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

Two people were arrested Wednesday by the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Section on drug charges, including a man accused of possessing five illegal drugs in distribution quantities. Those drugs include crack and heroin.

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Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 34 complaints and made these arrests:

--Michael Ray Morris, 23, Franklin, was arrested at 9:48 p.m. Wednesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute MDMA, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.

Bail was set at $180,000.

--Wanya Malik Francis, 27, Patterson, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, window tint violation, attempted criminal damage to property, attempted simple escape and resisting an officer.

Bail has not been set.

--Dominick Dewaine Sheldon Sr., 32, Franklin, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of general speed law, reckless operation of a vehicle, disturbing the peace, and resisting an officer with force or violence.

Bail has not been set.

--Chanedra Kanee Jones, 35, Patterson, was arrested at 2:43 p.m. Wednesday on three warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of simple battery, possession of marijuana and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Bail has not been set.

--Brian Joseph Delaune Jr., 37, New Iberia, was arrested at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail was set at $5,832.42.

--Dustin Paul Fitch, 34, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:57 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled and improper lane usage. Bail has not been set.

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