ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 3/18

Date: March 18, 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:

Harvey Gabriel 22 yoa of 314 Sorrell Road, Jeanerette was arrested on 3-17-2009 at 7:07 pm on a warrant for Distribution of Cocaine. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling the Sorrell area, when they located above suspect in front of the lounge. Agents placed suspect under arrest on warrant and booked him 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 33 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Carolyn G. Howard 40 yoa of 103 Beau Lane, Bayou Vista was arrested on 3-16-2009 at 2:40 pm on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charges of Improper Passing and Driving Under Suspension. Suspect turned herself into the Sheriff’s Office after learning of a warrant for her arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $500.00 bond and was later released.

Eric E. Bobbitt 18 yoa of 1562 Prairie Road Circle, Franklin was arrested on 3-17-2009 at 2:58 pm on warrants for Disturbing the Peace, Simple Assault and Telephone Harassment. Suspect turned himself into the Sheriff’s Office after learning of warrants for his arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 5-22-2009.

Paul A. Glynn Jr. 21 yoa of 209 Southeast Blvd., Bayou Vista was arrested on 3-17-2009 at 4:56 pm for Aggravated Assault. Deputy was called to 212 Southeast Blvd. in reference to a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival victim and witnesses advised that above suspect had made threats with a boat paddle. Deputy located suspect and after investigation he was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $1000.00 bond at this time.

Marvin B. Lopez Perez 22 yoa of 117 Village Lane, Amelia was arrested on 3-17-2009 at 5:25 pm for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Lawful Presence in the United States. Deputy was called to 143 Village Lane in Amelia in reference to a missing juvenile. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from complainant that her juvenile daughter 15 yoa had skipped school and hadn’t returned home. It was also learned from complainant that she was having trouble with her daughter and that she could be with above suspect. Deputy then left residence and spotted suspect vehicle driving down the road and conducted a traffic stop. During investigation Juvenile was located in the vehicle with suspect. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Mavis S. Pontiff 35 yoa of 109 Robicheaux Lane, Franklin was arrested on 3-17-2009 at 6:07 pm on three warrants for Failure to Appear for Drug Court Status Conference. Deputy received information that above suspect was at 7406 Hwy 182 in Verdunville. Deputy went to location and located suspect. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $300,000.00 bond at this time.

Kingsley Shearron 23 yoa of Collins St., Baldwin was arrested on 3-17-2009 at 8:01 pm on a warrant for Franklin Police Department for Failure to Appear on the charge of Driving without a Drivers License. Agent was patrolling the Bollard St area of Baldwin when he conducted an investigative stop. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest, processed and turned over to Franklin Police Department.

Jena Williams 18 yoa of 343 Camille Dr., Patterson and a Female Juvenile 16 yoa were arrested on 3-17-2009 at 9:49 pm for Theft by Shoplifting with Williams also being charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile. Deputy was called to Wal-mart in Bayou Vista in reference to shoplifters. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from security that the two suspect’s had taken an item from the Jewelry Department Valued at $5.00 and walked out of store without paying. Suspect were stopped and detained for the Sheriff’s Office. After investigation both Suspects were placed under arrest with Williams being issued a summons to appear in court on 5-22-2009 and Juvenile being released to guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.