DWI checkpoint nets two arrests
Published 6:50 pm Monday, February 28, 2022
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a DWI checkpoint on Feb. 18 at 1313 Country Club Road to target individuals driving under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics.
One thousand five hundred ninety-four vehicles were checked; 10 field sobriety tests were administered; 29 citations were issued for no seatbelt; four citations were issued for no child restraint; two citations were issued for no driver’s license; 13 citations were issued for expired motor vehicle inspection sticker; four citations were issued for expired license plate; seven citations were issued for illegal window tint; and one citation was issued for a headlight violation.
The following individuals were booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center:
Darien A. Bartie, 28, Lake Charles — arrested for illegal carrying of weapons in presence of CDS; illegal possession of a stolen firearm; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; and a traffic violation.
Corey P. Orgeron, 33, Lake Charles — arrested for possession of CDS III; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; and a traffic violation.
The following individuals were issued a signed summons and released:
Breoisha C. Brooks, 29, Texas — arrested for possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia
Casey Fontenot, 28, Lake Charles — arrested for possession of marijuana
17 year old juvenile — arrested for possession of marijuana; and DWI, first offense.
Participating in the checkpoint was the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police Troop D, Lake Charles Police Department, and Ward 3 Marshal’s Office.