Man accused of theft from business also faces meth charge

(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.)

A man accused of stealing metal from a Berwick-area business was charged with drug possession, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office said.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 98 complaints and made these arrests:

—Corey D. Delatte, 30, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Friday by the Narcotics Section on charges of theft and possession of methamphetamine.

A deputy received information concerning a subject stealing metal and large items from a business in the unincorporated area near Berwick. The deputy subsequently located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Delatte.

Through the stop, Delatte admitted to taking the stolen property, which was still in the vehicle, from the business.

A K9 deputy arrived on the scene and deployed K9 Duko for an open-air scan. K9 Duko showed a positive odor response on the vehicle and methamphetamine was located. Delatte was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has not been set.

—Jodi K. Daigle, 55, Berwick, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. on a charge of violation of protection orders. Daigle was released on a $2,500 bond.

—Kenneth Keith Phillips, 52, Baldwin, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. Friday on a war-rant alleging failure to ap-pear for flight from an officer, operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled and improper lane usage. Bail has not yet been set.

—Felicia Margaret Young, 50, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:26 a.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse aggravated assault. Bail has not been set.

—Derrick Shawn Kirt, 45, Franklin, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. Saturday on charges of open container, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting arrest or officer. Bail was set at $4,500.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 21 complaints over the past weekend and made this arrest:
—Travion White, 20, Commercial Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:25 a.m. Sunday on a charge of remaining where forbidden. White was booked, processed and released on a $500 bond.