Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reports the following arrests:
Kevin Flores H/M 24 of Morgan City was arrested on September 23,2023 at 12:51 AM for
- DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
- IMPROPER LANE USAGE
- NO DRIVER’S LICENSE
On September 23, 2023 at approximately 12:31 AM a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after a lane violation was observed on Hwy. 90. Officers made contact with the driver, Flores and impairment was suspected. Flores performed poorly on field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest. Flores was transported to the Berwick Police Department where he provided a breath sample of 0.067 g% BAC. Samples of Flores blood were also collected. Flores was the booked on the above charges.
Michael Mcintyre W/M 43 of Franklin was arrested on September 23,2023 at 10:40 PM for
- ST. MARY PARISH WARRANT- CRIMINAL NEGLECT OF FAMILY
On September 23,2023 at approximately 10:21 PM, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for improper equipment. The driver was identified as Mcintyre. During the course of the stop, it was learned that Mcintyre had active warrants through the St. Mary Parish Sheriffs Office. Mcintyre was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the outstanding warrant.
Maria Ellis W/F 37 of Baldwin was arrested on September 24, 2023 at 02:03 AM for
- DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
- RECKLESS OPERATION
- IMPROPER LANE USAGE
On September 24, 2023 at approximately 01:56 while patrolling the area of US Hwy. 90, a vehicle was observed crossing over the center line, and operating in a reckless manner. A traffic stop was conducted and officers made contact with Ellis. During this time, Ellis showed obvious signs of impairment. Ellis was unable to perform field sobriety tests due to her condition and was placed under arrest. Ellis was transported to the Berwick Police Department where a search warrant was obtained and blood samples were later collected pending toxicology. Ellis was booked on the above charges.
Rebecca Freer W/F 40 of Morgan City was arrested on September 25, 2023 at 12:33 AM for
- POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE IV CDS CLONAZEPAM
- POSSESSION OF LEGEND DRUG WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION
- TURN SIGNALS REQUIRED
On September 24, 2023 at approximately 11:53 PM a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after it failed to signal on US Hwy. 90. The driver was identified as Freer. While speaking with Freer, she consented to a search of the vehicle. During this time, Clonazepam and other legend drugs were located. Freer was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where she was booked on the above charges.
Jesus Perez H/M 23 of Berwick was arrested on September 25, 2023 at 03:20 AM for
- DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 2ND OFFENSE
On September 25, 2023 at approximately 03:14 AM a vehicle was observed with its flashers on. Officers made contact with the driver who was identified as Perez. While speaking with Perez impairment was detected. Perez performed poorly on field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest. Perez was transported to the Berwick Police Department where he provided a valid breath sample of 0.188g% BAC.