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2 Louisiana Men Arrested for Allegedly Operating a Vessel While Intoxicated

On May 24, 2022, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported that on May 21, two men were arrested for allegedly operating or driving a vessel while intoxicated (DWI) in the parishes of St. Mary and St. Martin in Louisiana.

DUI arrests were made for Jonathon Landry, 37, of Morgan City, Louisiana, and Jules Joiner, 25, of Pierre Part, Louisiana. Agents also cited Joiner for marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession, as well as no running lights.

Agents were on patrol on the Atchafalaya River in St. Martin Parish when they noticed Landry operating a vessel. Agents observed Landry showing signs of impairment during a boating safety check. Landry was arrested for DWI and booked into the Berwick Police Department.

Later that day, agents observed Joiner operating a vessel in the St. Martin Parish Intracoastal Waterway after legal sunset. During a boating safety check, agents also noticed signs of impairment in Joiner. He was also found with marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Joiner was arrested and booked into the Morgan City Police Department.

The penalties for DWI are the same as those for driving a car. Anyone arrested for DWI on the water or on the road will lose his or her driver’s license and boating privileges for the duration of the case, as ordered by the judge.

DWI carries a fine of $300 to $1,000 and up to six months in jail. Possession of marijuana is punishable by a fine of up to $100. Possession of drug paraphernalia carries a $300 fine and up to 15 days in jail. A $50 fine is imposed for failing to use running lights.

Agents involved in the case include Sgt. Scott Dupre and Senior Agent Jeremy Foret.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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