St. Mary Parish Sheriff's 0ffice

Date: January 14, 2009

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 30 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Robert W. Epling 42 yoa of 5780 West Shore Dr., Pensacola, Florida was arrested on 1-13-2009 at 2:55 pm for Theft. Deputy was called to Morgan City Bank Branch on Frontage Road in Amelia in reference to suspect refusing to pay a cab fare. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from cab driver that she picked up suspect in Morgan City and advised him of the cab fare. Suspect then wanted her to make a stop, which she advised would cost him more. When suspect could not retrieve money from his account he wanted cab to wait. Suspect advised that it would cost him additionally. After an excessive amount of time suspect was advised of the cab fare at this time, he became irate and advised cab driver to leave and refused to pay. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 4-6-2009.

Jules Joiner Sr. 38 yoa of 112 Leola St., Amelia was arrested on 1-13-2009 at 6:42 pm for Second Degree Battery, Battery on a Police Officer and Resisting an Officer. Deputy was called to 138 Westside Lane, Amelia in reference a battery. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from complainant that subjects were at his residence, when an argument started and he advised subjects to leave. Above suspect then rushed him and began hitting him. While Deputy was conducting investigation, suspect approached complainant arguing. Deputy separated them and was attempting to walk suspect to vehicle to speak with him when suspect became irate and threw a phone at the deputy and began to flee. After a short foot pursuit suspect slipped and was apprehended. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Tyler M. Kapp 17 yoa of 112 Billiot Lane, Bayou Vista was arrested on 1-13-2009 at 7:26 pm for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputy was called to above location in reference to drug paraphernalia being located in the residence. Upon Deputy’s arrival complainant advised that her husband located some drug paraphernalia in the bathroom of the residence and that she suspected the above. Deputy located suspect and after investigation he was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 4-6-2009.

Arthur Collins 39 yoa of 157 Mary Garret Road, Baldwin was arrested on 1-14-2009 at 12:37 am for Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated, Resisting an Officer and Battery on a Police Officer. Deputy was called to above location in reference to suspect taking complainant’s vehicle without permission. Upon Deputy’s arrival a vehicle was located in the back yard running with the driver’s door open. Deputy checked the area, then proceeded to the residence and speak with complainant were it was learned that suspect had taken her vehicle without permission and had returned it prior to Deputy’s arrival. Deputy was leaving the residence when a noise was heard coming from the rear. Deputy went to the rear of the trailer and located suspect coming from under the truck. Suspect refused cooperate with Deputy and had to be subdued. During the arrest suspect resisted Deputy and committed a battery upon her. Suspect was 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:

Jermaine Conley 26 yoa of 1204 Weber St., Franklin was arrested on 1-13-2009 at 8:05 pm for Driving Left of Center and Possession of Cocaine. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling Bollard St. in Baldwin when they conducted a traffic stop. During investigation crack cocaine was located on the driver’s seat and after investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.