08.Arrests

Published 5:00 am Thursday, April 8, 2021

LC man arrested
for contractor fraud

Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a Lake Charles man for residential contractor fraud.

Detectives received a complaint Friday, March 19, in reference to Ronald J. Dugas, Jr., 44, for contractor fraud.

During the investigation the victim advised detectives she hired Dugas to perform construction work at her residence. The victim stated that in December 2020 she paid Dugas half the money up front to cover the materials and begin work.

Dugas cashed the check from the victim the same day he received it, but did not return to the home to start repairs for over two months after giving the victim multiple excuses as to why there was a delay in construction.

The victim advised detectives that in February, Dugas arrived at her home and worked for only a few hours and she had not been able to contact him since that time.

The same day detectives received the report they contacted Dugas at which time he stated he planned on returning to do the job the following day. Several days later he returned to the residence and worked for approximately two hours and failed to return to complete any other work. It was also learned Dugas did not deliver all the victim’s materials, which she previously paid for.

After further investigation, on March 30 detectives obtained a warrant signed by Judge Derek Kee for Dugas’ arrest. On Tuesday, Dugas was located and arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with residential contractor fraud over $1,500; and exploitation of the infirmed (due to the victim’s age). He was released the following day on a $15,000 bond.

CPSO Detective Chris Duhon is the lead investigator on this case.

Convicted sex
offender arrested

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit arrested convicted sex offender Richard L. Hollyfield, 51, Weslake, after it was learned he was in violation of his sex offender registration requirements.

On Jan. 28, deputies performed a sex offender residence check on Hollyfield at his registered address on Gulfway Boulevard in Westlake, at which time they were advised Hollyfield had not been at the residence in over a week. On Feb. 1, deputies attempted to make contact with Hollyfield at his reported residence once again and were advised by a family member that he had packed his belongings and left the home approximately 5 days prior. Hollyfield failed to report a new address to law enforcement within three days of leaving his registered address, making him in violation of his sex offender registration requirements.

CPSO Sex Offender Unit detectives attempted to locate Hollyfield but were unsuccessful. On Feb. 3, Judge Robert Wyatt issued a warrant for his arrest in the amount of $10,000. On April 3 ,Hollyfield was located in the Sulphur area and was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with failure to register as a sex offender. Hollyfield also had a warrant through Probation and Parole.

Hollyfield was convicted of indecent behavior with juveniles in 2016 in Calcasieu Parish.

CPSO Detective Cory Myers is the lead investigator on this case.

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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:

James Keith Harrell, 27, 146 Florence Circle — criminal trespass; disturbing the peace; direct contempt of court. Bond: $5,000.

Matthew Wayne Lyons, 40, 244 Emma Jane Lane — aggravated assault with a firearm. Bond: $85,000.

Dionel Harmon Williams, 35, Crowley — drug possession; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; criminal trespass; resisting an officer; possession of or dealing in firearms with obliterated number or mark; illegal carrying of weapons during commission of a crime or in presence of CDS; illegal carrying of weapons, first offense.

Jacquetta Nicole Brown, 33, 1706 Gieffers St. — two counts drug possession; possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); possession of synthetic marijuana, first offense; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; operating vehicle while license is suspended; switched license plate; lighted lamps requirement. Bond: $9,000.

Kevin Scott Field Jr., 31, 105 1/2 Murphy Drive, Vinton — domestic abuse battery.

Garald Eugene Welton II, 34, 2511 Jett St. No. 2, Sulphur — eight counts drug possession.

Michael Lewis Adams, 61, Humble, Texas — aggravated assault with a firearm. Bond: $30,000.

Edel Manuel Ramos Urrutia, 33, Miami — home invasion; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000; simple battery. Bond: $60,000.

John Ross Theriot, 28, 2845 Country Club Road — domestic abuse battery.

Steven Laron Cushenberry, 49, 1014 Fancher St., Vinton — simple burglary; theft from $1,000 but less than $5,000. Bond: $15,000.

Irving Keith Thibodeaux, 66, 6710 Cheval Drive, Iowa, La. — domestic abuse battery. Bond: $7,500.

Joel Keith McMichael, 35, 863 Cooley Road, DeQuincy — simple burglary; theft less than $1,000. Bond: $21,500.

Shaiqwon Davante Marshall, 25, 210 Orrin St. — drug possession. Bond: $12,500.

Robert Lee Williamson, 29, Liberty, Texas — theft of a motor vehicle from $5,000 but less than $25,000; unauthorized entry of a place of business; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; illegal possession of stolen things from $5,000 but less than $25,000; two counts illegal possession of stolen things less than $1,000; flight from an officer.

Russell Joseph Murphy, 52, 2617 Ernest St. — possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams ore less); drug possession; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; illegal carrying of weapons, first offense. Bond: $21,000.

Devontea Deon Fontenot, 28, 1828 3rd St. — two counts direct contempt of court; two counts drug possession; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; aggravated flight from an officer; obstruction of justice; operating vehicle while license is suspended; turning movements and required signals; no motor vehicle insurance; certain activities regarding contraband in penal institutions prohibited. Bond: $32,900.

Michial Wayne Fontenot III, 30, 504 Lake St., Westlake — domestic abuse battery, child endangerment.

Bryan Scott Hubbard, 38, 110 Pithon St. — two counts drug possession; possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies; illegal carrying of weapon during commission of a crime or in presence of CDS; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; illegal possession of stolen things less than $1,000.

Mark Daniel Labarbara, 32, 110 Pithon St. — two counts drug possession; illegal carrying of weapon during commission of a crime or in presence of CDS; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; illegal possession of stolen things less than $1,000.

Kearrius Ashton McGuire, 24, 1009 Louisa Drive, Sulphur — direct contempt of court; possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order; illegal carrying of weapons during commission of a crime or in presence of CDS; illegal carrying of weapons, first offense; flight from an officer.

Tyler Gerard Pete, 23, 2145 Wild Flowers Drive — two counts direct contempt of court; possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; aggravated flight from an officer; resisting an officer; operating vehicle while license is suspended; switched license plate.

Trent Adrian Schmidt, 30, 2499 Sam Houston Jones Parkway No. 5, Moss Bluff — drug possession; tail lamps; certain activities regarding contraband in penal institutions prohibited. Bond: $7,100.

Armando Morales Munoz Jr., 49, Modesto, Calif. — drug possession. Bond: $10,000.

Timothy James Scarborough, 43, 1095 Arsene Lebleu Road — prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; theft less than $1,000; simple burglary; attempted theft of a motor vehicle from $25,000 or more. Bond: $21,500.

Titus Roshaw McCarty, 37, Beaumont, Texas — threatening a public official; resisting an officer.

Edward Joseph Kibodeaux, 60, 216 N. Johnson St., Sulphur — direct contempt of court; theft from $5,000 but less than $25,000; looting; domestic abuse battery.

Heidi Hopkins, 27, 6336 E. Opelousas St. — domestic abuse battery, intentional use of force with dangerous weapon with serious bodily injury.

James William Facklam, 47, 1207 Parish Road, Vinton — entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden; battery of a police officer; resisting a police officer with force or violence.

Leandro Isabel Cruz, 46, 1701 7th St. — domestic abuse battery, child endangerment.

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The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrest:

Carol Crum, 39, 1200 block of Sunset Drive — operating while intoxicated;