st mary sheriff's office

Date: December 5, 2008

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 32 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Brooke Johnson 17 yoa of 109 Lancelin St., Baldwin and Wayneisha Shaw 17 yoa of 125 Martin Luther King Apt. # 21, Baldwin were arrested on 12-4-2008 at 8:00 am for Disturbing the Peace by Fighting. Deputy working at West St. Mary High School observed the two suspects fighting. Suspects were separated and after investigation were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $250.00 bond and were both later released.

Randy J. Pierce 30 yoa of 1012 James St., Franklin was arrested on 12-4-2008 at 7:39 am on a warrant for Failure to Comply with Terms and Conditions of Drug Court. Deputy received information that suspect could be located at 7397 Hwy 182 in Morgan City. Suspect was located, placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $100,000.00 bond at this time.

On 12-4-2008 at 10:40 am two Male Juveniles 14 and 15 yoa were arrested for Disturbing the Peace by Fighting the 14 year old was also charged with Aggravated Assault. Deputy working at the St. Mary Parish Alternative School was called to a classroom in reference to an altercation. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned that the two students got into an argument when 14 year old threw and item at the other they began to fight. Both Juveniles were placed under arrest, processed and released to guardians pending juvenile court proceedings.

Gina C. Declour 45 yoa of 403 Verdun Lane, Franklin was arrested on 12-4-2008 at 3:45 pm on a warrant for Unauthorized Use of an Access Card. Suspect was located at her residence, placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Milton Thomas 42 yoa of 606 Duke St., Morgan City was arrested on 12-4-2008 at 7:48 pm on warrants for Failure to Appear on the charge of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile and Failure to Appear on the charges of Driving Under Suspension, No Seat Belt and Child Restraint. Deputy conducted an investigative stop on suspect standing on the corner of Fifth and Duke St. in Morgan City. During investigation it was learned of warrants for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

John D. Lanclos 28 yoa of 2802 Belaire Cove Road, Ville Platte, La. was arrested on 12-5-2008 at 1:06 am Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated, Simple Battery and a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charges of Hit and Run Driving, Careless Operation, DWI 2nd and Attempted Simple Criminal Damage to Property. Deputy was called to the Amelia Belle Casino in reference to a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from security that above suspect was intoxicated and had fell and when security went to assist subject he committed a battery upon her. During investigation it was also learned of a warrant for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Patterson Police Department Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept., report the following arrests:

Jeffrey Holmes 20 yoa of 2101 Tallwood Dr. Apt. 10, Paragould, Arkansas was arrested on 12-4-2008 at 3:58 pm for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling Hwy 182 in the Berwick area, when they conducted a traffic stop. During investigation Morgan City Police Department K-9 was called to the scene and alerted on the vehicle. A search of suspect vehicle was conducted and a large bag containing several small bags of marijuana was located in the vehicle. Agents recovered 13.7 ounces of marijuana with a street value of approx. $1700.00 Dollars. Agents conducted interviews with the driver and passenger of vehicle with the passenger admitting to possessing the marijuana. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Chad Gobert 36 yoa of 210 Second St., Morgan City and Terrance Johnson 25 yoa of 310 Terrebonne St., Morgan City were arrested on 12-4-2008 at 7:22 pm with Gobert being charged with Possession of Marijuana and a warrant for Failure to Appear DWI 2nd and Driving Under Suspension and Johnson being charged with Possession of Marijuana 4th and Resisting an Officer. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling Federal Ave. in Morgan City when they conducted an investigative stop on the two suspects walking. Upon Agents approaching suspects one began to run with Agent giving chase. Suspect was observed throwing items to the ground. Agents apprehended suspect and retrieved a bag of marijuana from where suspect was observed throwing items. Upon Agents approaching Gobert he turned away from agents and was observed reaching in his pockets. Agents located a bag of marijuana on the ground and detained suspect. Also during investigation it was learned that suspect had a warrant for his arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and during search of his person a small bag of marijuana was located in his pocket. Suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.