Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reports the following arrests:
Greg Jackson B/M 49 Cherbourg St. Houma was arrested on May 20,2023 at 4:51 PM for
- POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I CDS HEROIN
- SPEEDING 55 IN 30
- SWITCHED LICENSE PLATE
- NO INSURANCE
- NO REGISTRATION
On May 20, 2023 at approximately 4:41 PM a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for speeding 55 in a 30 MPH zone. Officers met with Jackson. During the course of the stop, it was learned that the license plate displayed on the vehicle was switched and that the vehicle did not have insurance or proper registration. During a pat down of Jackson’s person, approximately 13 grams of Heroin was located. Jackson was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the above charges.
Ladeja Sneede B/M 19 Westside Blvd. Houma was arrested on May 20,2023 at 5:42 PM for
- POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I CDS MARIJUANA (UNDER 14 GRAMS)
On May 20, 2023 at approximately 5:32 PM a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle where Sneede was identified as a passenger. Through the course of the stop an odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle and a search was conducted. During this time, Marijuana belonging to Sneede was located. Sneede was placed under arrest and released on a summons to ap