Police: Woman gave false name, had marijuana

A 27-year-old Morgan City woman was arrested this morning after she gave police a false name and an officer found marijuana on her during a traffic stop, Morgan City Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.
—Destiny L. Edwards, 27, of Arizona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:35 a.m. today on the charges of resisting an officer by giving false information, possession of Schedule I marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant charging her with two counts of failure to appear.
A patrol officer in the area of Fifth Street and Brashear Avenue observed a vehicle with improper lighting and conducted a traffic stop. The officer observed a passenger in the vehicle, Edwards, who gave officers a false name, Blair said.
Edwards was determined to hold outstanding warrants. Also, suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia was located on Edwards. Edwards was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:
—Davonte J. Williams, 23, of the 400 block of Bowman Street in Morgan City, at 9:09 p.m. Friday on the charge of entering contraband into a penal institution. Williams turned himself in on a drug court sanction. During a search of Williams, a jailer located two small rolled cigars containing marijuana, Hebert said. No bail is set.
—Christopher Willoughby, 23, of the 100 block of Jupiter Street in Bayou Vista, at 10:33 p.m. Friday on the charge of domestic abuse battery.
—Dylan Willoughby, 21, of the 100 block of Jupiter Street in Bayou Vista, at 10:33 p.m. Friday on the charge of domestic abuse battery.
A deputy responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in Bayou Vista. During the investigation, the deputy learned that Dylan Willoughby and Christopher Willoughby committed a battery upon each other during an argument, Hebert said. Both were jailed with no bail set.
—Jeremy Arclis, 35, of the 400 block of Cleveland Street in Patterson, at 1:41 a.m. Sunday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family and on a warrant for probation violation. A deputy observed a man walking on U.S. 90 in the Ricohoc area and made contact with him. The deputy identified the man as Arclis and located two active warrants for his arrest. Arclis was jailed with bail set at $10,027.39.
Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported the following arrests:
—Mark I. Celestin Sr., 59, of the 100 block of Charter Court in Houma, at 10:02 a.m. Monday on the charges of speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone, no insurance and possession of marijuana first offense. Celestin was jailed on $3,500 bail.
—Lynn A. Richard, 42, of the 100 block of Vista Village in Morgan City, at 10:54 p.m. Thursday on the charges of DWI first offense, speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone and open container in vehicle. Richard was jailed with no bail set.
—Cornel Woods, 42, of the 2700 block of Albany Street in Kenner, at 1:04 a.m. Friday on the charges of DWI first offense, suspended driver’s license and possession of marijuana first offense. Woods was jailed with no bail set.
—Jeremy Jamal Mouton, 28, of the 100 block of Roy’s Lane in Centerville, at 12:56 a.m. Sunday on the charges of possession of marijuana, possession of Schedule I ecstasy and open container. Mouton was jailed with no bail set.
—Brian Kell, 43, of the 100 block of Muggah Street in Patterson, at 7:05 p.m. Sunday on the charges of DWI first offense, failure to yield with an accident and open container. Kell was jailed with no bail set.
—Davin L. Dinger, 19, of the 600 block of Leo Drive in Patterson, at 1:57 a.m. today on the charge of DWI second offense. Dinger was jailed with no bail set.
Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrests:
—Donna Glaze, 58, of CJC Lane in Morgan City, at 7:35 p.m. Monday on the charge of disturbing the peace fighting second offense. She was jailed on $195 bail.
—Tyler Saujon, 27, of Lagonda Street in Morgan City, at 7:53 p.m. Saturday on the charges of speeding 68 mph in a 35 mph zone and reckless operation of a motor vehicle. Saujon was released on bail.

This story was written by Zachary Fitzgerald of The Daily Review staff. Reach him at zfitzgerald@daily-review.com.