st mary sheriff

Date: February 5, 2009

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 43 complaints and reports the following arrests:

David A. Cothron 47 yoa of 3828 Pharr St., Berwick was arrested on 2-4-2009 at 10:04 am on warrants for Failure to Appear for Criminal Neglect of Family and Failure to Appear on the charge of DWI and Failure to Yield. Suspect was located at his residence, placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $23,618.12 bond at this time.

Jolene Melancon 27 yoa of 150 Andras St., Morgan City was arrested on 2-4-2009 at 4:40 pm on warrants for Issuing Worthless Checks, and Four, Failure to Appear warrants for traffic violations. Suspect came into the Morgan City Sheriff’s Office in reference to paying traffic fine’s, when it was learned of warrants for her arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $1394.00 bond and later released.

Renetta Clark 47 yoa of 128 Verdun Lane, Verdunville was arrested on 2-4-2009 at 6:18 pm for Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated and Simple Assault. Deputy was called to the Deli Mart in Centerville in reference to a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from complainant that suspect was causing a disturbance in the store, when she advised her to leave suspect began making threats to her. Deputy located suspect at her residence and after investigation she was placed under arrest and booked into the parish with a $500.00 bond and was later released.

Roy S. Ray 36 yoa of 131 ½ Riverview Dr., Patterson was arrested on 2-4-2009 at 6:30 pm for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputy was patrolling Lake Palourde Road in Amelia when he conducted a traffic stop. During investigation suspect a passenger in the vehicle was observed placing an item under the seat. Deputy received consent to search the vehicle from driver at which time drug paraphernalia was located under the passenger seat. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 4-27-2009.

Robert L. Hunter Jr. 23 yoa of 437 Arlington St., Greensboro, North Carolina was arrested on 2-4-2009 at 7:40 pm for Possession of Marijuana. Deputy was called to Stadium Road in Franklin in reference to a suspicious person. Upon Deputy’s arrival in the area a search of the wooded area was conducted with a camping area being located with the above suspect. During investigation a search of suspect’s person was conducted with a small amount of marijuana being located. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $2000.00 bond at this time.

Jessie M. Triggs 57 yoa of 1106 Grace St., Morgan City was arrested on 2-4-2009 at 11:45 pm for Open Alcoholic Container, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated, Resisting an Officer, Misrepresentation during Booking and warrants for Probation Violation and Failure to Appear on the charges of Simple Battery, Disturbing the Peace and Remaining Where Forbidden. Deputy was patrolling the Siracusaville area, when observed above suspect walking in the roadway with an open alcoholic beverage. When suspect spotted Deputy she then went behind a trash can and placed something on the ground and attempted to walk away. Deputy made contact with suspect who was still holding her alcoholic beverage and began conducting an investigation. When Deputy was conducting investigation suspect had an item clinched in her hand and when advised to open her hand she attempted to run suspect was subdued and placed under arrest. During investigation drug paraphernalia was located behind the trash can along with a small amount of crack cocaine that suspect had thrown on the patrol vehicle when she attempted to run. After investigation suspect was booked into the parish jail on above charges with no bond at this time.

The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force
Funded by the Louisiana Law Enforcement Commission
Through the Evangeline Law Enforcement Commission District

Press Release

Date: February 5, 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:

Jerarid C. Turner 40 yoa of 220 Southeast Blvd. # 4, Bayou Vista was arrested on 2-4-2009 at 11:50 pm for Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction of Justice and Keeping a Disorderly Place. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at above location. During a search of the residence Agents located crack cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Also during investigation $5049.00 was located and seized. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.