Arrests published March 21
Man accused of beating woman
Gregory Scott Bonnette
ROANOKE — A Jeff Davis man was arrested Monday after he allegedly beat and dragged a woman through the mud during a domestic disturbance.
Gregory Scott Bonnette, 30, of Roanoke was arrested on charges of second-degree battery after deputies responded to a disturbance call on Compton Road in Roanoke. Bonnette faces additional charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of legend drug, illegal possession of stolen things, theft and two outstanding warrants for contempt of court.
A neighbor called police after they were approached by the female victim who appeared to have been beaten and dragged through the mud, Chief Deputy Chris Ivey said.
Bonnette was arrested at his parents’ residence, he said.
During the investigation, deputies found Bonnette had several stolen street signs and road barricades along with drugs in his shed.
His bond was set at $35,000.
Counterfeit money used at restaurant
Michael J. Darjean
A Lake Charles man has been arrested for using counterfeit money at a restaurant in which he formerly was employed, authorities said.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kim Myers said detectives were contacted Feb. 22 by the owner of a local restaurant on Enterprise Boulevard in reference to a former employee, Michael J. Darjean, 37, 502 E. Oak Lane, attempting to exchange $100 counterfeit bill for U.S. currency.
He was detained by deputies as he was leaving the property and was found to be in possession of U.S. currency from the transaction, as well as a $100 counterfeit bill.
Darjean was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with monetary instrument abuse. He was released on March 15 on a $2,000 bond set by Judge Clayton Davis.
The $100 was returned back to the restaurant.
CPSO Detective Kevin Fontenot is the lead investigator on this case.
Man charged with monetary abuse
Jacob P. Perry
A Moss Bluff man has been arrested for monetary abuse and identity theft, authorities said.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kim Myers said detectives received a complaint March 7 in reference to Jacob P. Perry, 26, 407 Sid Lane, using counterfeit money for a purchase.
During the investigation it was discovered Perry made arrangements to meet the victim to buy a cellphone and exchanged a counterfeit $100 bill, labeled “Motion Picture Use Not Legal Tender,” for the phone. The victim was able to meet with Perry and get her phone back.
On March 9, Myers said detectives received two more complaints on Perry in reference to identity theft and theft.
During these investigations detectives learned Perry stole a family member’s cellphone, worth about $800, and used her personal information on PayPal to order more counterfeit money, also labeled “Motion Picture Use Not Legal Tender.”
The victim learned of the order through a confirmation email and was able to stop the transaction before the payment processed. It was also discovered another victim had their personal information stored on the stolen phone through Amazon. Perry used the victim’s Amazon account and ordered $360 worth of gift cards at various locations. The victim learned of the transactions and was able to cancel some of them.
After further investigation, detectives obtained warrants signed by Judge David Ritchie for Perry’s arrest.
On March 15, Perry was located at his residence and arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with monetary instrument abuse; two counts of theft less than $1,000; and two counts of identity theft. His bond is set at $45,000.
CPSO Detective Kevin Fontenot is the lead investigator on these cases.