During the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign conducted during the 2018 Mardi Gras season. This special enforcement period was conducted February 2-14, 2018, and it was coordinated and funded by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Arrests were made by patrol deputies as well as deputies working saturated patrols targeting impaired driving as grant funding was provided for those efforts.
Deputies concluded the campaign by charging seven people with DWI’s in the final two days. As previously reported, Dana Bouzigard (age 48) of Larose was arrested for her fourth DWI offense on Tuesday, February 13. Four others were charged with DWI on Mardi Gras Day, including Chris Allemand (age 55) of Thibodaux, Bryant Thomas (age 51) of Vacherie, Clifford Tardieff (age 69) of Thibodaux, and Tamara Johnson (age 26) of Thibodaux. Then on Wednesday, February 14, Christina Penton (age 56) of Slidell was charged with her third DWI offense, while Eloy Bermudez (age 19) of Galliano was charged with his first DWI offense after deputies found he had a blood alcohol content of .208g%.
The first individual arrested during the enforcement campaign was Rustin Guidry (age 22) of Thibodaux on Friday, February 2. He was charged with DWI (2nd Offense), driving under suspension, and improper lane usage. Terry Dial (age 25) of Thibodaux and Mark Gautreaux Jr. (age 27) of Larose were also charged with their second DWI offenses on February 7 and February 11, respectively.
The following 12 individuals were each charged with their first DWI offense during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign:
- Laura Honeycutt (age 56) of Lockport
- Richard Voisin (age 56) of Vacherie
- Vicki Luquette (age 39) of Thibodaux
- Nat Alario (age 49) of Cut Off
- Stephen Granier (age 51) of Cut Off
- Damon Dufrene (age 40) of Galliano
- Eugene Johnson (age 62) of Lockport
- Brian Authement (age 40) of Des Allemands
- Robert Rainey Jr. (age 34) of Labadieville
- James Clement (age 67) of Napoleonville
- Glenn Richard (age 61) of Thibodaux
- Lisa Brown (age 61) of Channelview, Texas
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reports the arrest for the 4TH DWI of Dana Bouzigard.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Dana Bouzigard (age 48) of Larose for her fourth DWI offense. Just after 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, deputies traveling along LA Highway 308 in Larose observed a truck traveling across the center line. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Dana Bouzigard. While speaking to Bouzigard, deputies detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath. Bouzigard submitted to a field sobriety test on which she performed poorly. A breathalyzer test showed her to have a blood alcohol content of .087g%. She was arrested and charged with WI (4th Offense) and improper lane usage. She was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. Her bond is set at $50,100.
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is off to a great start in Lafourche Parish after deputies charged four individuals with DWI in the first three days. The campaign runs February 2-14, 2018, and it is coordinated and funded by the National Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
Rustin Guidry arrested for DWI by Lafourche Sheriff Deputy on Feb. 2, 2018, BAC .15 2nd DWI offense in one year
The first incident occurred on Friday, February 2, at about 10:20 p.m. when deputies observed a vehicle swerve in and out of the lane of travel along LA Highway 3185 in Thibodaux. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Rustin Guidry. Guidry was exhibiting signs of possible intoxication. Deputies conducted a field sobriety test on which Guidry performed poorly. A breathalyzer test showed Guidry to have a blood alcohol content of .152g%. Deputies also learned Guidry had been arrested for his first DWI offense in March 2017, and his license was still suspended. Guidry was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. He was charged with DWI (2nd Offense), driving under suspension, and improper lane usage. He was released after posting $1,050 bond.
The following individuals were also charged with DWI (1st Offense) over the weekend: Laura Honeycutt (age 56) of Lockport; Vicki Luquette (age 39) of Thibodaux; and Nat Alario (age 49) of Cut Off.
Whether attending a parade or a party, or drinking at an establishment, Sheriff Craig Webre reminds citizens to NEVER drive if you have had anything to drink containing alcohol.
“Before you leave your home, you should have a designated driver or a plan to avoid driving altogether,” said Sheriff Webre. “During the Carnival season, we have many more people on the roadways and many more children near the roadways, especially around parade routes. It is NEVER a good decision to drink and drive, but making that decision at this time of year could be even more catastrophic. Please consider your family and innocent bystanders who could be harmed or even killed by such an irresponsible decision which can always be avoided.”
Remember that driving under the influence of narcotics, even some legal medications, can also impair your ability to drive and lead to a DWI arrest. Always read warning labels and instructions on prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Sheriff Craig Webre applauded the efforts of deputies during this period. “Following this campaign, our deputies have now charged 41 people with DWI in the first 45 days of 2018,” said Sheriff Webre. “While these numbers are evidence of the tenacity of our deputies, it is also disappointing that so many are still making the choice to drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol.”
“All these individuals now have to deal with the costs and stigma associated with a DWI charge,” continued Sheriff Webre. “Thankfully, they were caught before they hurt themselves or others. We hope they each learn from their mistake, and we hope others see this and make the right decision moving forward. Always have a plan to get home safely before you take that first drink.”
