st mary parish sheriff's office

Date: February 3, 2009

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

Louis F. Ganaway Jr. 23 yoa of 549 Wheelis Lane, Bayou Vista was arrested on 2-2-2009 at 11:41 am for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputy was assisting Berwick Police Department in reference to a subject with a warrant at the above location. During investigation consent to search the residence was received from suspect, the homeowner. While searching the residence Deputy located a small amount of marijuana and several drug paraphernalia items. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $3500.00 bond at this time.

On 2-2-2009 at 6:20 pm two Female Juveniles 15 and 16 yoa were arrested for Theft by Shoplifting. Deputy was called to Cato’s in Bayou Vista in reference to shoplifters. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from store manager that the two juvenile were detained and found to be in possession of approx. $50.00 worth of items from the store. After investigation juveniles were placed under arrest, processed and released to guardians pending juvenile court proceedings.