ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 38 complaints and reports the following arrests:

George Colbert 35 yoa of 112 Long St., Baldwin, Charles J. Barrow Jr. 51 yoa of 114 Railroad St., Baldwin and Jeremy Smith 25 yoa of 631 Lee St., New Iberia were arrested on 3-3-2009 at 10:17 pm with Colbert being Charged with Theft by Shoplifting and Barrow and Smith being charged with Principal to Theft by Shoplifting. Deputy was called to Wal-mart in Bayou Vista in reference to a suspect walking out of store and placing items in his vehicle without paying. Upon Deputy’s arrival security advised Deputy that Colbert was observed taking items and leaving the store, placing them in his vehicle. Suspect was located in the store and detained. During investigation suspect was found to have other items in his possession at this time. During investigation it was learned that Barrow and Smith were assisting Colbert by taking items and bringing them to him to take out of the store. Items taken had a value of $152..69. After investigation suspects were placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 5-22-2009.

On 3-3-2009 at 11:46 pm two Juvenile Females 13 and 14 yoa were arrested for Disturbing the Peace by Fighting. Deputy was called to Juveniles residence on Francis Lane in Patterson in reference a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned that the two sisters were involved in an argument when a fight ensued. After investigation both juveniles were placed under arrest, processed and released to guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.