JEANERETTE, La. — A Charenton man faces weapons and property damage charges following an early-morning shooting incident that left three vehicles and a home damaged in Jeanerette.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire near Canal Street and Martin Luther King Drive around 5 a.m. Sunday, October 11, 2026. Police found several shell casings and determined that three vehicles and a residence had been struck.
While canvassing the neighborhood, officers discovered additional shell casings in the 600 block of Canal Street. Several people at that location were detained for questioning.
Following the investigation, police arrested Darien Dwyer, 30, of Charenton, on one count each of illegal carrying of weapons, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, and aggravated criminal damage to property.
In a separate arrest on outstanding warrants, Bryson Gage, 21, of Jeanerette, was taken into custody on warrants issued by the Jeanerette Police Department and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jeanerette Police Department at 337-276-6323 or email specialvictims@jeanerette.com.
