ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Date: December 17, 2008

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:

Carol Joseph 28 yoa and Darrell Notto Jr. 28 yoa both of 600 J. A. Hernandez St., Franklin were arrested on 12-16-2008 at 6:51 pm on warrants for Possession of Marijuana, Violation of Controlled Substance Law; Drug Free Zone, Possession of CDS in the Presence of a Juvenile, Keeping a Disorderly Place and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Suspects were both additionally charged with Possession of Marijuana, Violation of Controlled Substance Law; Drug Free Zone, Possession of CDS in the presence of a Juvenile, Keeping a Disorderly Place, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS. Agents went to above location in reference to warrant for suspects arrest. Suspects were placed under arrest and during investigation a search warrant was obtained with Agents locating marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a rifle in the residence. After investigation suspects were additionally charged and booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.

Shalynn Williams 24 yoa of 1313 Willow St., Franklin was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 8:00 pm for Possession of Marijuana. Agents were conducting an investigation at 600 J. A. Hernandez St., when above suspect was located in the residence. During investigation a bag of marijuana was located on suspect’s person. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 3-13-2009.

Brett Gaspard 18 yoa of 231 Baker Road, Franklin was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 9:31 pm on a warrant for Possession of Marijuana and was additional charged with Possession of Marijuana. Agents went to above location to execute a warrant on above suspect. Upon Agents arrival suspect was placed under arrest. During investigation consent to search residence was given and additional marijuana was located with suspect being charged. Suspect was booked into the parish jail with a $4000.00 bond at this time.

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 41 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Steve M. Minyard 43 yoa of 602 W. Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, La. was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 10:32 am for Improper Lane Usage and Possession of Lorcet. Deputy was advised of a reckless driver complaint. Deputy located suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 90 in the Patterson area. During investigation a pill bottle containing several Lorcet pills were located. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Kevin P. Vicknair 22 yoa of 111 Shirley Lane, Centerville was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 1:05 pm on a warrant for Second Degree Battery. Suspect turned himself into the Sheriff’s Office after learning of a warrant for his arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $5000.00 bond and was later released.

Jessie S. Gibson 31 yoa of 458 Branch St., Baldwin was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 5:27 pm for Resisting an Officer. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling the Baldwin area, when they conducted a traffic stop on MLK Blvd. During investigation Agents were speaking with suspect a passenger in the vehicle in attempt to get his information and suspect refused to cooperate and was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $1000.00 bond and was later released.

Andrew R. Klein 32 yoa of 305 Eighth St., Morgan City was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 6:48 pm on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was patrolling the Amelia area when he conducted a traffic stop. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 3-13-2009.

Anthony Wells 56 yoa of 913 Antigo St., Franklin was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 6:51 pm for Driving Under Suspension and License Plate Light Required. Deputy was patrolling the Patterson area, when he conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 90 at Red Cypress Road. During investigation it was learned that suspect was driving under suspension. Suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 3-13-2009.

David Williams Jr. 32 yoa of 165 Freetown Lane, Belle Rose, La. was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 7:20 pm for Theft, Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated, Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Marijuana 3rd, Resisting an Officer with Force, Battery On a Police Officer and Threatening a Public Official. 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 refused to pay for hi food and was causing a disturbance. Deputy located suspect and was attempting to conduct investigation, when suspect became irate and began cursing and causing a disturbance. Suspect was placed under arrest and during a search of suspect’s person a small amount of marijuana was located on his person. Deputy was continuing to search suspect’s person when he began to fight and resist Deputy. After investigation suspect was booked into the parish jail on above charges with no bond at this time.

Brandon Williams 22 yoa of 1708 Kemper St., Patterson was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 9:05 pm for Possession of Marijuana 3rd. Deputy was patrolling Victoria Riverside Road in Patterson when they conducted an investigative stop on suspect vehicle parked in the cane field. During investigation a search of suspect vehicle was conducted with a bag of marijuana being located in a pair of pants on the floor of the vehicle. After investigation above suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Travis W. Montgomery 34 yoa of 104 Andrew St., Patterson was arrested on 12-16-2008 at 10:16 pm on a warrant for Domestic Abuse Battery. Deputy was called to Burger King in Bayou Vista in reference to a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from manager that subjects were causing a disturbance. During Deputy’s investigation warrants checks were conducted with above suspect being placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $10,000.00 bond at this time.