ST MARY SHERIFF'S

Date: February 10, 2009

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 42 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Tim J. Jones 20 yoa of 140 Appolon Road, Jeanerette was arrested on 2-9-2009 at 6:09 pm on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. Agents were patrolling the Four Corners area, when they conducted an investigative stop on suspect walking on Cypremort Road. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $25,000.00 bond at this time.

Colby W. Babino 21 yoa of 131 Roy’s Lane, Centerville was arrested on 2-9-2009 at 8:57 pm on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Speeding. Deputy was patrolling the Garden City area of Hwy 182, when he conducted a traffic stop. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $308.50 cash bond and was later released.

Phillip J. Jordan 44 yoa of Brad’s Motel Apt. # 7, Morgan City was arrested on 2-9-2009 at 10:38 pm on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was investigating a complaint at the above location, when it was learned of a warrant for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 4-27-2009.

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:

Fernando Marks 21 yoa of 338 Sorrell Rail Row, Jeanerette was arrested on 2-9-2009 at 5:47 pm for Possession of Marijuana. Agents were patrolling the Four Corners area, when they observed several subjects sitting on the Shoulder of Hwy 318. Agents observed above suspect rolling what appeared to be a marijuana cigar. Agents conducted an investigative stop and retrieved a marijuana cigar from suspect. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $2000.00 bond at this time.

Donald R. Hunter 29 yoa of 156 Mary Garrett Lane, Charenton was arrested on 2-9-2009 at 7:34 pm for Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Obstruction of Justice, Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information and a warrant for Failure to Abide by Terms and Conditions of Drug Court. Agents were patrolling Orphan Home Road in Baldwin when they conducted an investigative stop of two subjects walking in the roadway. Upon Agents making contact above suspect was observed dropping a cellophane bag to the ground. Agent retrieved the item containing marijuana. Suspect was placed under arrest. During the booking of suspect he gave Agent false personal information that was later learned. Suspect was booked into the parish jail on above charges with no bond at this time.

Walter T. Webb 20 yoa of 201 Bud St., Franklin was arrested on 2-9-2009 at 8:23 pm for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. Agents were patrolling Morris St. in the Franklin area, when they observed two subjects walking on the road. Agents conducted an investigative stop and during investigation learned that suspect had illegal narcotics on his person. Agents retrieved a cellophane bag with several small bags of marijuana. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Michael Walker 21 yoa and Angelo Walker 49 yoa both of 778 Parish Road 131, Centerville were arrested on 2-9-2009 at 9:24 pm for Possession of Marijuana and Michael Walker also being charged with No Tail Lights and a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Possession of Marijuana. Agents were patrolling the Centerville area when they observed suspect vehicle traveling west on Hwy 90 Frontage road with no tail lights. Agents conducted a traffic stop and upon learning of a warrant for driver he was placed under arrest. During investigation passenger was found to have marijuana on his person. Agents also located a small amount of marijuana in the console of vehicle. After investigation suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with Angelo Walker having a $2000.00 bond and Michael Walker having no bond at this time.

Charles Pitman 49 yoa of Brads Motel # 9, Morgan City was arrested on 2-9-2009 at 10:34 pm for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Agents were assisting Patrol with an investigation at the above location. Agents were speaking with above suspect and received consent to search suspect’s room when several drug paraphernalia items were located. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 4-27-2009.

Shelby Thibodeaux 18 yoa of 117 Shannon St., Patterson was arrested on 2-9-2009 at 10:45 pm for Possession of Marijuana. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force went to Spirit Dock in Berwick to assist with suspicious vehicles. Upon Agents arrival several subjects were located and Agents conducted an investigation. During investigation above suspect was sitting in a vehicle and was removed for investigation. Agents received consent to search vehicle and located a small amount of marijuana in a cigarette pack in the vehicle. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 4-27-2009.