Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reports the following arrests:
Jose Orozoo-Armandor H/M 21 of Houma was arrested on September 26,2023 at 3:15 PM for
- SPEEDING 70/55
- NO DRIVER’S LICENSE
- SWITCHED LICENSE PLATE
On September 26, 2023 at approximately 3:01 PM a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after it was observed speeding 70 in a 55 MPH zone. Officers made contact with Orozoo-Armandor and learned he did not have a driver’s license. Through the course of the stop it was also learned that the license plate displayed on the vehicle did not belong to that particular vehicle. Orozoo-Armandor was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the above charges.
Merlyn Maury III W/M 44 of Patterson was arrested on September 26,2023 at 10:51 PM for
- POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II CDS METHAMPHETAMINE
- POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- MODIFIED EXHAUST
On September 26, 2023 at approximately 10:08 PM a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle after it was observed to have modified exhaust. Officers made contact with the driver who was identified as Maury III. Through the course of the stop, a canine was called to the stop. The vehicle was searched where Methamphetamines and items of drug paraphernalia were located. Maury III was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the above charges.