ST MARY SHERI'FF'S OFFICE

Date: January 27, 2009

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:

Antonio Collins Jr. 24 yoa of 304 Halsey St., Morgan City was arrested on 1-26-2009 at 3:52 pm for Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Keeping a Disorderly Place. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 304 Halsey St. in Morgan City. Upon Agents entering the residence suspect took off running from residence inside the residence and exited from a window were he was apprehended and detained. A search of the residence revealed a large amount of marijuana with a street value of $600.00, cocaine with a street value of $1000.00 and drug paraphernalia. Agents also seized $273.00 in U.S. currency. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Harley Francis 21 yoa of 108 Headland St., Morgan City was arrested on 1-26-2009 at 5:00 pm for Attempt to Possess Marijuana. While Agents were conducted investigation at 304 Halsey St. in Morgan City, when above suspect made contact with Collins cell phone. Agent answered phone and spoke with above suspect, at which time suspect made a deal to purchase marijuana. Suspect then arrived on scene, was detained and after investigation was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.


According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 37 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Blake J. Smith 18 yoa of 406 Tiffany St., Patterson was arrested on 1-26-2009 at 12:25 pm for Loud Music from Vehicle Prohibited. Deputy was patrolling the Wal-mart parking lot when he observe4d suspect vehicle playing loud music. Deputy conducted a traffic stop and after investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 4-6-2009.

Timothy Duval 20 yoa of 316 Camille St., Patterson was arrested on 1-26-2009 at 7:50 pm for Criminal Trespass. Deputy was called to Hwy 182 and Airport Circle in the Patterson area, if reference to suspect trespassing of the property again. Upon Deputy’s arrival Patterson Police Department was on scene detaining suspect. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Weighlyn C. Madison 47 yoa of 761 Utah St., Berwick was arrested on 1-27-2009 at 12:52 am for Tail Light Required, Flight from an Officer, Driving Under Suspension and Unsafe Vehicle Conditions. Deputy was patrolling the Amelia area, when he observed suspect vehicle parked at a closed business. Upon Deputy pulling into the parking lot suspect vehicle pulled off. Deputy then attempted to stop suspect with him refusing to stop. Other Units were called to assist and spike strips were Deployed stopping Vehicle On Hwy 90 in the Amelia area. Suspect was taken into custody and booked into the parish jail on above charges with no bond at this time.