Thursday, April 30, 2009

ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/30

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 39 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Travis T. Jones 20 yoa of 1426 James St., Morgan City was arrested on 4-29-2009 at 10:58 am for Theft. Deputy was called to Wal-mart in Bayou Vista in reference to an employee theft. Upon Deputy’s arrival store security advised that above suspect had taken items valued at $80.00 from electronics without paying for them. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Michael M. Gonzales 21 yoa of 228 Glenwood St., Morgan City was arrested on 4-29-2009 at 12:57 pm on two warrants for Failure to Appear for Drug Court Status Conference. Suspect was located walking on Glenwood St. and placed under arrest on warrants. Suspect was booked into the parish jail with a $200,000.00 bond at this time.

Scott R. Bolger 27 yoa of 1135 Fourth St., Morgan City was arrested on 4-29-2009 at 6:06 pm on two warrants for Failure to Comply with Terms and Conditions of Drug Court, Failure to Appear on the charges of Driving Under Suspension and No Seat Belt and a warrant for Lafourche Parish for Failure to Appear on the charges of Driving Under Suspension and Improper Lane Usage. Suspect turned himself into his counselor at Fairview Treatment Center and was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Lori T. Thomas 49 yoa of 222 Southwest Road., Bayou Vista was arrested on 4-29-2009 at 10:58 pm for License Plate Light Required and Possession of Methadone. Deputy was patrolling the Bayou Vista area, when he conducted a traffic stop on Southwest Road. During investigation suspect was observed placing a pill into her purse. Deputy received consent to search and located pill later identified as Methadone. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Jamie Benoit 23 yoa of 301 Louise St., Morgan City and Jeremy Godeaux 27 yoa of 119 Bayou Lane, Morgan City were arrested on 4-30-2009 at 2:20 am with Benoit being arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charges of Driving Under Suspension, Seatbelt Violation and Expired Inspection Sticker and Godeaux being arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was patrolling the Bayou Vista area, when he conducted an investigative stop on the two suspects at Universe and Hwy 182. During investigation it was learned of warrants for suspect’s arrest. Suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with Benoit having a $5000.00 bond and Godeaux having a $1500.00 bond at this time.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/29

Johnny D. Gray 39 yoa of 5980 North Bayou Black Dr., Gibson and Gregory Harris Jr. 27 yoa of 406 ½ Morrison St., Patterson were arrested on 4-28-2009 at 7:17 pm with Gray being charged with Signal Required, No Seat Belt, Expired Drivers License Obstruction of Justice and Resisting an Officer and Harris being charged with Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Obstruction of Justice and a warrant for Failure to Appear for Criminal Neglect of Family.

Agents were patrolling Brownell Homes in Morgan City when they conducted a traffic stop on Robin St. Upon conducting investigation it was learned that driver had no Drivers License.

While speaking with suspect he was observed to have loose marijuana on his shirt. Agents collected evidence and placed suspect under arrest. While Deputy was conducting investigation Gray was observed placing marijuana in his mouth and eating it. Agents called Morgan City Police Department K-9 to scene to search vehicle. K-9 alerted on the vehicle and Agents searched located additional loose marijuana between the console on the passenger side of vehicle where passenger was observed hiding something. While conducting investigation with passenger it was also learned of a warrant for his arrest. After investigation both suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 53 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Nicholas A. Jenkins 34 yoa of 2502 Hwy 182, Patterson was arrested on 4-28-2009 at 1:20 pm on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charges of No Turn Signal and Driving Under Suspension. Suspect came into the Morgan City Sheriff’s Office on an unrelated incident when it was learned of a warrant for his arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $2500.00 bond and was later released.

Scott C. Turner Sr. 27 yoa of 734 David Dr., Patterson was arrested on 4-28-2009 at 8:55 pm on warrants for Issuing Worthless Checks and a warrant for Terrebonne Parish for Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was called to 112 Judy Lane Lot # 3, Patterson in reference a complaint. During investigation it was learned of warrants for above suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/28

Stacie L. Pennison 30 yoa of 1803 Hwy 662, Bayou L’ Ourse was arrested on 4-27-2009 at 10:55 pm for DWI 1st. Deputy was called to an accident at 828 Two Brothers St. in Amelia In reference to suspect vehicle running into the fence. After speaking with Complainant and witness about the incident suspect was located and upon making contact with her an odor of alcoholic beverage was observed upon her person. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and transported to Morgan City Police Department to run on the Intoxilyzer 5000. Suspect had a test result of .089g%. Suspect was booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Morgan City Police 4/24

Christopher Adams, 28 of Morgan City, was arrested on 04/24/09 at 12:21am,
charged with DWI (1st); Careless Operation with Crash; Suspended
Drivers License.

Officers were called to MLK BLVD in regards to a vehicle crash. Upon
arrival, they spoke with the driver, identified as Adams, who
stated that he was travelling north on MLK when he lost control of the
vehicle and ended up in the empty field. Adams was found to have
been drinking and was arrested. He was transported to MCPD where he
submitted to the intoxilyzer test with results being .141g%. He
was also found to be driving with a suspended drivers license. Adams was
booked and incarcerated with no bond set at this time.

ST MARY SHERIFF'S 4/24

Patrick L. Borgerson 26 yoa 321 Inez Dr., Jeanerette was arrested on 4-23-2009 at 10:47 am on warrants for Negligent Vehicular Injuring, Reckless Operation with an Accident, Hit and Run, No Drivers License, No Insurance and Switched License Plate. Arrest stems from an accident that occurred on 4-22-2009 at 6:51 pm where suspect lost control of his vehicle on the levee with vehicle flipping and suspect leaving the scene of the accident. Passenger in the vehicle was taken by Acadian Air Med to Dautrieve Hospital in New Iberia for his injuries. Suspect turned himself into the Sheriff’s Office on warrants for his arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Tasha L. Businelle 22 yoa of 321 Bowman St., Morgan City was arrested on 4-23-2009 at 9:23 pm for DWI 1st and Improper Lane Usage. Deputy was called to the area of Southeast Blvd. in reference to a reckless driver. Deputy conducted a traffic stop on above suspect and upon suspect exiting vehicle she was unable to walk with out stumbling. After Deputy conducted investigation suspect was placed under arrest and transported to Berwick Police Department to run on the Intoxilyzer 5000. Suspect’s test results were negative for alcohol. Deputy then asked suspect for urine sample which she refused, to submit a sample. Upon further investigation suspect admitted to taking Xanax. After investigation suspect was booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

KBZE TO BROADCAST MC TIGERS

KBZE will broadcast the Morgan City Tigers vs the Vanderbilt Terriers, today at 5:30 p.m.., live from Houma.

CORPS OF ENGINEERS THROWS FINANCIAL STUMBLING BLOCK

FRANKLIN – The U.S. Corps of Engineers has thrown a financial stumbling block at on-going plans to remedy future hurricane storm surges in the Franklin Canal. However, Mayor Raymond Harris told the City Council that the project is still-ongoing.

Harris said Tuesday that the Corps wants to conduct a soil boring analysis of the Franklin Canal to determine whether sheet piling will be sturdy enough to keep away rising storm surge waters, south of the Chatsworth Bridge in Franklin.

The analysis will cost $160,000. “It’s a financial stumbling block, but the project is still on-going,” Harris said.

Last September, the lack of flood gate over the Franklin Canal to keep away rising tides from the Gulf of Mexico, caused more than 1,000 homes in St. Mary Parish to take in water from Hurricane Ike’s surge along the St. Mary Parish coast. The impacted area stretched east to Garden City.

Prior to the storm’s impact on the coast, Mayor Harris and his staff took matters in their own hands and led an effort to build a six foot levee along the Franklin Canal, in order to protect the residents who live to the east of Willow Street. However, due to the large seven ft surge from Ike, the levee failed and sent water to east of the canal. However, loop holes in the levee caused from some landowners who refused to allow Harris to build the levee on their property, sent water west of the canal, into the Pecan Acres area of Franklin.

But earlier this year, the Franklin City Council enacted a plan which they say will correct the problem.

The project, now in the hands of the St. Mary Parish Levee District, calls for a set of gates across the Franklin Canal, with a swing barge at the bottom that will connect existing levees on both sides of the waterway. The plans will include a navigation opening between 20 and 30 feet that will be closed before a hurricane approaches the St. Mary Parish coast.

Additionally there will be a 12-foot sheet pile levee from the canal northward to the Yokley levee.

Harris said funds in the coffers for the project thus far include $640,000, capital outlay funds from the Franklin City Council, and a $500,000 commitment from the state, which State Rep. Sam Jones secured last fall.

The mayor said the levee district will subtract the $160,000 for the study, from existing funds. “We’re hoping future stimulus dollars will carry us farther,” Harris said.

Also, the mayor said the project will be implemented in two to maybe three phases, with phase one being the sheet pilings.

“Trust me, whether this project is finished or not, if we see a storm in the gulf we’re going to drop sheet pilings immediately,” Harris said. “This project is a big undertaking, but we are committed. We have moved on and we’re not sitting on our hands. We’re going to protect our people."

Pecan Acres resident Andrea Strubb, whose home flooded after Hurricane Rita, and again after Ike, quizzed and at times attempted to snare the mayor and the council on the status of the project after Harris’ briefing.

“Have any of your homes flooded? With all the recent rain we’ve had, in addition to rising waters from up north, the canal is already high. And if there was a storm in the gulf right now, I think we would see flooding, right now,” she said.

Councilman Joe Garrison replied, “Look we don’t want that to happen back there any more than what you do. We’re not saying that you shouldn’t be concerned. We’re all concerned.”

Councilman Kenny Scelfo said, “Nobody is going to drop the ball this time.”

Harris said, “We’re working on permits through the Corps of Engineers. It’s all in their laps.”

After the meeting Strubb said, “Look, I don’t mean to be a pain – I just want them to get something done.”

St. Mary Sheriff's Office 4/23

Christopher Howard 26 yoa of 1016 Cypremort Road, Jeanerette was arrested on 4-22-2009 at 10:55 am on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Simple Criminal Trespass. Suspect turned himself into the Sheriff’s Office after learning of a warrant for his arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $1500.00 bond and was later released.

Shelita M. Francois 21 yoa of 531 Orange St., Morgan City and Demetria L. Johnson 30 yoa of 1702 Donna Dr., Franklin were arrested on 4-22-2009 at 2:56 pm for Theft over $500.00 with Johnson also being charged with a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was called to Wal-mart in Bayou Vista in reference to Security conducting investigation into Employee Thefts. During investigation it was learned that suspects were taking money from registers and allowing other suspects to leave the store without paying for items. After investigation above suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $3000.00 bond and were later released.

Faith Babin 25 yoa of 117 Hileah Ave., Houma La., Joshua P. Lebeouf 27 yoa of 300 Jane Ave., Houma, La. and Beau P. Hebert 28 yoa of 1205 Lafayette St., Houma, La. were arrested on 4-22-2009 at 7:01 pm with Babin being charged with Possession of Marijuana 1st and Possession of Paraphernalia, Leboeuf being charged with Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Loritab with Intent to Distribute and Hebert being charged with Possession of Marijuana 3rd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speeding 64mph in a 55 mph zone and Loud Music Prohibited. Deputy was patrolling Hwy 90 in the Berwick area, when he conducted a traffic stop. During investigation consent to search vehicle was obtained with Deputy locating a small amount of marijuana, several bottles of Loritab and drug paraphernalia. After investigation above suspects were placed under arrest with Babin being released on a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009 and Hebert and Lebeouf being booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Kip J. Gaspard 44 yoa of 1219 Hwy 70 Lot B, Belle River was arrested on 4-23-2009 at 12:11 am for Disturbing the Peace, two counts of Criminal Damage to Property, two counts of Resisting an Officer, Public Intimidation and a warrant for St. Martin Parish for Second Degree Battery Domestic. Deputy was called to the Oasis Lounge in Amelia in reference to a Disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival above suspect was observed outside yelling causing a disturbance. Deputy Detained suspect while he conducted his investigation. During investigation it was learned from bar maid that suspect was being loud and causing a disturbance in the lounge and was asked to leave. Suspect continued to cause disturbance till Deputy arrived. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and began to resist Deputy. While enroute to jail suspect began making threats and started kicking window and screen on unit causing damage. Upon arrival at the jail suspect again resisted Deputies. Suspect was booked into the parish jail on above charges with no bond at this time.

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:

Grayson Jackson 60 yoa and Pernell G. Smith 23 yoa both of 1205 James St., Morgan City were arrested on 4-22-2009 at 7:31 pm for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Agents were patrolling James St. when they observed suspect vehicle parked headed the opposite way on roadway with two subjects in the vehicle and another standing outside. Agents conducted an investigative stop and upon making contact with suspect standing outside of vehicle located drug paraphernalia on his person. Agents also received consent to search the vehicle from driver of vehicle at which time Agents located drug paraphernalia on the passenger side door compartment. After investigation above suspects were placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

ST MARY SHERIFF 4/22

Michael L. Mendoza 31 yoa of 140 McGee Dr., Patterson was arrested on 4-21-2009 at 7:02 pm on a warrant for Aggravated Battery Domestic Abuse. Suspect was located at his residence, placed under arrest on warrant and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Aaron Lanclos 21 yoa of 121 Lanclos Lane, Centerville was arrested on 4-21-2009 at 8:05 pm for Riding a Four Wheeler on the Roadway. Deputy was advised of a subject riding a four wheeler on Prairie Road. Deputy located above suspect riding on Lanclos lane and went to his residence. Suspect was identified by complainant and after investigation was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Derrick Lewis 30 yoa of 525 Bowman St., Morgan City was arrested on 4-21-2009 at 9:23 pm for Stop Sign Violation, Possession of Marijuana 3rd, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Xanax and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling the Morgan City area, when they conducted a traffic stop on Shannon St and Egle St… Up0n Agents conducting investigation consent to search suspect and his vehicle was received with agents locating several Xanax pills on suspect’s person and marijuana, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Alfred Dalcour 45 yoa of 417 Bowman St., Morgan City was arrested on 4-21-2009 at 10:37 pm for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstruction of Justice. Agents of the Narcotics Task force were patrolling the Morgan City area, when they conducted an investigative stop on above suspect walking on Bowman St. Upon Agents making contact with suspect he continued to walk away and throw an item to the ground. Agents detained suspect and went to the area that suspect threw the item and found a pack of cigarettes with drug paraphernalia in the pack. After investigation Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

ST MARY SHERIFF 4/21

Cassandra D. Verdun 38 yoa of 1532 Sterling Road, Franklin was arrested on 4-20-2009 at 8:58 am on a warrant for Terrebonne Parish for Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was patrolling the Patterson area, when he conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 182 and Airport Road for suspect vehicle speeding. 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 $750.00 bond and was later released.

Elnora Sonnier 26 yoa, Ozimary Sonnier 29 yoa both of 827 Moresi Road, Jeanerette, Elnora Gary 71 yoa, Jarrot Jones 18 yoa both of 401 Ira St., Jeanerette, Morris Charpentier 31 yoa, Henrietta Charpentier 27 yoa both of 210 Canal St., Jeanerette, Ricky Charpentier 17 yoa of 117 Central Ave., New Iberia, Karissa Jones 41 yoa of 522 Monnot Road, Jeanerette and a Male Juvenile 16 yoa of New Iberia were arrested on 4-20-2009 at 12:34 pm for Disturbing the Peace by Fighting with Elnora Gary and Henrietta Charpentier also being charged with Simple Battery. Deputy was called to 827 Moresi Road, Jeanerette in reference to a large fight. Upon Deputies arrival it was learned that suspects were involved in an argument that ensued into a large fight. After investigation above suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $250.00 bond and Elnora Gary and Henrietta Charpentier having a $750.00 bond and were all later released.

Ronald Winslow Jr. 18 yoa and Trey A. Jones 27 yoa both of 1045 Ciro St., Morgan City were arrested on 4-20-2009 at 8:42 pm for Disturbing the Peace with Winslow also being charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute and Entering Contraband into a Penal Institution. Deputy was called to above location in reference to a fight. While conducting investigation the two above suspects were yelling and causing a disturbance and were both placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail. During the booking process Winslow was found to be in possession of several rocks of crack cocaine and was additionally charged. Jones has a $250.00 bond Winslow has no bond at this time.

Hallie S. Toups 37 yoa of 112 Doris Road, Amelia was arrested on 4-20-2009 at 10:59 pm for Headlamps Required and Possession of Xanax. Deputy was patrolling the Amelia area, when he observed suspect vehicle parked on Friendship Alley running with it headlights off. Deputy approached suspect vehicle with vehicle driving off leaving headlights off. Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Lake Palourde Road and conducted an investigation. Deputy received consent to search suspect vehicle and located a half of a Xanax pill under the driver’s seat. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Damon G. Timmons 30 yoa of 710 Guidry St., Berwick was arrested on 4-21-2009 at 12:11 pm for Theft over $500.00. Deputy was called to Wal-mart in Bayou Vista in reference to an investigation into the Theft of Computers that had been reported on 4-19-2009. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from Security that they had a suspect in the store attempted to return a computer that was involved in the investigation of the stolen computers. During investigation the Female suspect advised that above suspect had asked her to return the above mentioned computer. Upon Further investigation above suspect was located and investigation was conducted with Deputy retrieving several computers and a flat screen monitor that was taken from the store. After investigation above suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Monday, April 20, 2009

ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/20

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 72 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 138 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Cheryl B. Gonzales 42 yoa of 3863 Francis St., Berwick was arrested on 4-17-2009 at 9:34 am on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Stop Sign Violation. Suspect was located at her employment in Amelia, placed under arrest on warrant and booked into the parish jail with a $293.50 cash bond and was later released.

Jose Abergto Perez Sanchez 21 yoa of 2601 Matthew St., Houma, La. was arrested on 4-17-2009 at 5:45 pm for Operating a Vehicle without Lawful Presence in the U.S., No Drivers License and Careless Operation with an Accident. Deputy was called to Duhon By-pass and Barrow St. in Amelia in reference to an accident. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned through investigation that above suspect was illegally in this country and had no driver’s license. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Angela L. Thibodeaux 37 yoa of 305 Neptune St., Bayou Vista was arrested on 4-17-2009 at 7:25 pm on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect was located at her residence, placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Sonnie T. Bazor 37 yoa of 120 E.L. Lane, Morgan City was arrested on 4-17-2009 at 8:01 pm on a warrant for three counts of Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect was located at her residence, placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Ryan J. Boudreaux 19 yoa of 425 Hunting Road, Franklin was arrested on 4-17-2009 at 10:10 pm for Turn Signal Required and Under Age Possession of Alcohol. Deputy was patrolling Bayou Vista, when he conducted a traffic stop on Southeast and South Road. Upon contact with suspect an odor of alcohol was observed on his person. During a search of vehicle beer was located in the vehicle. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

William M. Hogan 37 yoa of 531 Mountain Lane Road, Woodway, La. was arrested on 4-17-2009 at 12:15 am for DWI 2nd, Flight from an Officer, Improper Lane Usage and Driving Under Suspension. Deputy was advised of a vehicle driving reckless on Hwy 90 in the Bayou Vista area. Deputy located suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Cypress and Shivers St… Upon Deputy advising suspect to exit his vehicle he would not respond. Deputy had to physically remove suspect from vehicle. Suspect was unable to stand on his own and had to be assisted by Deputies. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and transported to Berwick Police Department to run on the Intoxilyzer 5000. Suspect had a test result of .264g%. Suspect was booked into the parish jail on above charges with no bond at this time.

Frank J. Keller Jr. 21 yoa of 2412 Apple St. # 100, Morgan City was arrested on 4-18-2009 at 1:25 am on a warrant for Morgan City Police Department for Theft. Deputy was called to the Amelia Belle in reference a disturbance. While conducting investigation it was learned of a warrant for above suspect. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail.

Joseph Guillory Soto 22 yoa of 402 Mike Dr., Patterson was arrested on 4-18-2009 at 2:58 am for Reckless Operation of a vehicle with an Accident and Drag Racing on a Public Roadway. Deputy was called to a cane field off of Zenor Road in reference an accident. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned that suspect was drag racing with another vehicle when he lost control and went into the cane field. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Travis L. Gilmore 17 yoa of 720 Arlington St., Bayou Vista was arrested on 4-18-2009 at 3:48 am for Theft by Shoplifting. Deputy was called to Wal-mart in Bayou Vista in reference a shoplifter. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from security that above suspect had taken and concealed two packs of trading cards valued at $67.70 on his person. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Isaac Martinez 27 yoa of 205 Neptune St. Apt. # 2, Bayou Vista was arrested on 4-18-2009 at 12:53 pm for Simple Battery. Deputy was called to 205 Neptune St. in reference a battery. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from victim and witnesses that suspect was arguing with his mother when victim attempted to break up the argument he and suspect began to argue. Victim advised he walked away when suspect grabbed him and committed a battery upon him then fled the area on foot. Deputy was looking for suspect when he was called back to the residence reference suspect returning. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $500.00 bond at this time.

Darren J. Jackson 24 yoa of 1404 Hospital Ave. # C., Franklin and Michael Everitt Jr. 32 yoa of 539 Clarke Rd., Bayou Vista were arrested on 4-18-2009 at 4:06 pm with Jackson being arrested for Loud Music Prohibited and Everitt being arrest on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of No Tail Lights. Deputy was patrolling Southeast Blvd. and Arlington Road in Bayou Vista, when he conducted a traffic stop on suspect vehicle for loud music. During investigation it was also learned of a warrant for Everitt a passenger in the vehicle. Suspects were placed under arrest with Jackson being issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009 and Everitt being booked into the parish jail with a $293.50 cash bond and was later released.

Jessica Lidon 21 yoa of 107 Cane Wagon Lane, Youngsville, La., Clyde Gedward Jr. 26 yoa of 7105 College Apt. # 68, Lafayette, Makus Chaisson 30 yoa of 506 MLK Dr., Lafayette, La. and Kyle Semien 20 yoa of 221 Natalie Lane, Eunice, La. were arrested on 4-18-2009 at 4:47 pm for Criminal Trespass. Deputy was called to the end of Gum Point Lane in Franklin in reference to suspects riding four wheelers on his property. Upon Deputy’s arrival suspects were observed coming from the posted property and detained. After investigation suspect’s were placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Telisa Kenner 43 yoa of 1306 Eleventh St., Patterson was arrested on 4-19-2009 at 4:02 am on warrants for Failure to Appear for Juvenile Hearing, Failure to Appear on the charge of Issuing Worthless Checks, warrant for Theft and Forgery and six counts of Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was called to the Amelia Belle casino in Amelia in reference a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s conducting an investigation it was learned of warrants for above suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Zachary Ousley 24 yoa and Mary Zeringue 41 yoa both of 127 Vacherie St., Lockport, La. were arrested on 4-19-2009 at 6:40 pm for Theft by Shoplifting with Zeringue also being charged with Possession of Valuim. Deputy was called to Bayou Vista Truck Plaza in reference to shoplifters. Upon deputy’s arrival it was learned from store clerk that both subjects walked into the store with Ousley going into the truckers lounge and Zeringue walking around the store. Zeringue was observed taking items valued at $6.19 from the shelf and walk into the truckers lounge. Upon Deputy’s locating suspects they were questioned in reference to the incident. Zeringue admitted to taking the items and giving one of the items to Ousley to eat. After investigation both suspects were placed under arrest. Also while search Zeringue’s purse a pill bottle with valium was located and she was additionally charged. Ousley was booked into the parish jail with a $1000.00 bond and Zeringue was booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Allen R. Johnson 38 yoa and Jessie Mae Johnson 32 yoa both of 853 Irish Bend Road, Franklin were arrested on 4-19-2009 at 6:45 pm for Domestic Abuse Battery with Jessie Mae Johnson also being charged with Aggravated Assault. Deputies were called to above location in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon Deputies arrival suspects were observed arguing outside the residence and Jessie Johnson was observed with a firearm in her hand and making threats toward her husband. Deputy retrieved weapon from suspect and conducted an investigation. During investigation it was learned that both suspects were arguing and had committed batteries upon each other and when Allen Johnson went outside Jessie Johnson followed and retrieved a gun from her vehicle and made threats. After investigation both suspect were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.

Ryan Kelson 38 yoa of 177 Al Joseph Lane, Thibodeaux, La. and Jarvis Kelson 34 yoa of 106 North Lee Ave., Broussard, La. were arrested on 4-19-2009 at 9:27 pm with Ryan Kelson being charged with DWI, Driving Under Suspension, No License Plate Lights and Child Restraints Required and Jarvis Kelson being charged with Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated. Deputy was advised of reckless driver headed eastbound on Hwy 90 in the Calumet area. Deputy located suspect vehicle as he was turning into the Cracker Barrel parking lot. Upon Deputy coming into contact with suspect an odor of alcoholic beverage was observed on his person. While Deputy was conducting investigation two small children were located in the back seat of vehicle a sleep. While Deputy was conducting his investigation Jarvis Kelson a passenger in the vehicle was causing a disturbance and was placed under arrest. After investigation Ryan Kelson was placed under arrest and transported to Patterson Police Department to run on the Intoxilyzer 5000. Suspect had a test result of .122g%. Suspect were booked into the parish jail with Ryan having no Bond and Jarvis having a $250.00 bond at this time.

Amanda Rivera 24 yoa of 301 Grizzaffi St., Lot # 1, Morgan City was arrested on 4-19-2009 at 10:35 pm on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Speeding. Deputy was conducting a traffic stop on Hwy 90 when the registered owner of vehicle came to the scene to pick up her vehicle. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for her arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $298.50 cash bond at this time.

McGill C. Parfait 36 yoa of 2646 Anaheim St., Houma, La. was arrested on 4-20-2009 at 12:58 am for Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated, Simple Criminal Damage to Property and Remaining Where Forbidden. Deputy was called to the Amelia Belle Casino in reference to a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from security that two subjects were intoxicated causing a disturbance and they wanted them to leave. Deputy advised both suspect’s they had to leave the premises, but above suspect refused and continued to cause a disturbance. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $1250.00 bond at this time.

Friday, April 17, 2009

St. Mary Sheriff's Office Report 4/17/09

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 39 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Brandon L. Thomas 40 yoa of 1312 Willow St., Franklin was arrested on 4-16-2009 at 11:07 am on two warrants for Failure to Comply with Terms and Conditions of Drug Court. Suspect was located at his residence, placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $200,000.00 bond at this time.

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:

Kelly S. Guidroz 24 yoa of 8705 Hwy 182, Franklin and Julie Welch 30 yoa of 6734 Hwy 317, Centerville were arrested on 4-16-2009 at 5:47 pm with Guidroz being charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Loritab, Possession of Xanax and Possession of Somas and Welch being charged with Possession of Xanax, Possession of Klonopin and Possession of Loritabs. Agents were patrolling Hwy 182 in the Bayou Vista area, when they observed suspect vehicle cross the fog line and conducted a traffic stop. Upon Agents conducted an investigation, consent to search was given. During a search of vehicle and suspects persons Agents located marijuana, Loritabs, Xanax, Somas, and Klonopin. After investigation suspects were arrested and booked into the parish jail on above chares with no bonds at this time.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

ST MARY SHERIFF 4/16

St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Press Release

Date: April 16, 2009

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

Sidney Courvillier Sr. 42 yoa of 10611 Hwy 182, Franklin was arrested on 4-15-2009 at 12:32 pm on a warrant to serve sentence on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery. Suspect was located at his residence, placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail to serve sentence.

Shane Flannery 40 yoa of 125 Cedar Lane, Houma, La. was arrested on 4-15-2009 at 1:15 pm for Turn Signal Required, Expired Inspection Sticker, No Drivers License and Possession of Cocaine. Deputy was patrolling Lake Palourde Road in Amelia when he conducted a traffic stop. During investigation consent to search vehicle was given with Deputy locating a rock of crack cocaine of the driver’s floor board. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Damenn Engleton 19 yoa of 119 Honey Lane, Morgan City was arrested on 4-15-2009 at 5:12 pm for Aggravated Assault, No Driver’s License, Turn Signal Required, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS and Possession of Stolen Firearm. Deputy was called to 237Easy St. in reference to subjects pulling a gun on them. Upon Deputy’s arrival victims gave Deputy a description of suspect vehicle and suspects in the vehicle. Deputy searched the area and located suspect vehicle traveling on Sterling Road. When Suspect spotted Deputy he made a turn onto Easy St. with Deputy conducting a traffic stop. Upon Deputy coming into contact with suspect a strong odor of marijuana was observed. Deputy advised suspect of investigation and received consent to search vehicle. Upon Searching vehicle Deputy located drug paraphernalia, a bag of marijuana and a weapon under the seat of the passenger side of vehicle. Upon Deputy running serial number of gun it was learned that the weapon had been reported stolen out of Morgan City. After investigation above suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Johnny Whitfield 59 yoa of 759 Degravelle Road, Amelia was arrested on 4-15-2009 at 9:08 pm for Littering and Possession of Cocaine. Deputy was patrolling Lake Palourde Road in Amelia when he conducted an investigative stop on a subject riding a bike. Upon Deputy making contact with suspect he was observed dropping a small white object to the ground. Deputy retrieved item which was a rock of crack cocaine. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Justin P. Crews 27 yoa of 821 Two Brothers St., Amelia was arrested on 4-16-2009 at 1:02 am for Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Deputy was patrolling Two Brothers St. in Amelia when he observed a vehicle parked on the roadway with its lights on. Deputy went to the above residence where vehicle was parked in front of and made contact with above suspect. Upon making contact with suspect a strong odor of marijuana was observed. Deputy received consent to search the residence and located a burnt marijuana cigar in the ashtray. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

ST MARY PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/15

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 45 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Gus C. Thomas Jr. 54 yoa of 322 Lockett Road # 2, Jeanerette was arrested on 4-14-2009 at 9:48 am on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Disturbing the Peace. Deputy was called to above location in reference a disturbance. While conducting investigation it was learned of a warrant for above suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $2500.00 bond at this time.

Heather L. Voisan 18 yoa of 4058 ½ Francis St., Berwick was arrested on 4-16-2009 at 11:35 am for four counts of Unauthorized use of an Access Card. Detective was conducting an investigation with Berwick Police Department into the unauthorized use of an access card. Suspect was located at Berwick Police Department and after investigation into the use of card in the Bayou Vista area. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Lakrisha A. Anthony 33 yoa of 719 Washington St., St. Martinville was arrested on warrants for Simple Battery, Disturbing the Peace and Simple Criminal Damage to Property. Suspect turned herself into the Sheriff’s Office after learning of warrants for her arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Joseph C. Young III 39 yoa of 1806 McDermott Dr., Morgan City was arrested on 4-14-2009 at 2:22 pm on a warrant for two counts of Forgery and was additionally charged with four counts of Forgery. Suspect was located in the Morgan City Police Department Jail, placed under arrest on warrant. After an investigation was conducted suspect was additionally charged with four additional counts of forgery. Suspect in being held in the Morgan City Jail with No Bond at this time.

Charles E. Dapremont Jr. 31 yoa of 316 Pickett St., Charenton was arrested on 4-14-2009 at 2:28 pm for Possession of Stolen Property. Arrest stems from the theft of a Four Wheeler that was taken from the Irish Bend area on 4-13-2009. Four Wheeler was recovered at above suspect’s residence and after conducting investigation he was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Ray A. Vincent 50 yoa of 1006 Eagle St., Franklin was arrested on 4-14-2009 at 10:07 pm for DWI, No Drivers License, Careless Operation and Possession of Loritab. Deputy was patrolling Hwy 83 inn the Glencoe area, when he observed suspect vehicle leave the roadway on two occasions and conducted a traffic stop. Upon Deputy making contact with suspect a strong odor of alcoholic beverage was observed on his breath and person. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and consent to search his vehicle was given with Deputy locating two loritabs in the vehicle. Suspect was brought to Franklin Police Department to run on the Intoxilyzer 5000. Suspect had a test result of .174g%. Suspect was booked into the parish jail on above charges with no bond at this time.

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:

Brian Fields 47 yoa, Sarah Fields 17 yoa and Keyandre Polidore 18 yoa all of 225 Saturn Road, Bayou Vista were arrested on 4-15-2009 at 1:09 am with Brian Fields being charged with Possession of Marijuana 2nd., Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Keeping a Disorderly Place and Sarah Fields and Polidore being charged with Possession of Marijuana. Agents of the Narcotics Task force received information of illegal narcotics at the above location. Upon Agents arrival to the residence a strong odor of burnt marijuana could be smelled coming from the residence. Agents making contact with the residents entry was given to the residence. Upon Agents entering the residence marijuana and drug paraphernalia was observed on the coffee table. Agents then secured a search warrant for the residence and during the search located additional marijuana in a bedroom. After investigation suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with Brian Fields having no bond and Sarah Fields and Polidore having a $2000.00 bond at this time.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

4/14/09

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 40 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Richard A. Labit 43 yoa of 101 Lucy Lane, Centerville was arrested on 4-13-2009 at 2:14 pm on warrants for Criminal Trespass and Disturbing the Peace. Suspect was located at his residence, placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

LaShonda B. Bolden 24 yoa of 200 Thomas St., Franklin was arrested on 4-13-2009 at 5:33 pm on warrants for Issuing Worthless Checks and Failure to Appear on the charges of No Seat Belt and No Drivers License. Suspect came to the Sheriff’s Office on an unrelated incident, when it was learned of warrants for her arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $548.50 bond and was later released.

Tonyous W. Collins 27 yoa of 1133 Federal Ave., Morgan City was arrested on 4-13-2009 at 7:16 pm on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was patrolling Hwy 90 in the Berwick area, when he conducted a traffic stop. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

ST MARY POLICE, APRIL 9TH

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 48 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Michael Sweetser 56 yoa of 210 Southeast Blvd., Morgan City was arrested on 4-8-2009 at 11:10 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect was located at his residence, placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Barbara L. Fraley 42 yoa of 1232 Delmar St., Bayou Vista was arrested on 4-8-2009 at 11:22 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect was located at her residence, placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Ryan Dixon 20 yoa, Bryan Dixon 20 yoa and Lydia Boudreaux 19 yoa all of 1008 Joseph St., Morgan City were arrested on 4-8-2009 at 9:53 pm for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Keeping a Disorderly Place, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS and Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Ryan and Bryan Dixon were also charged with Resisting an Officer and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at above location. Upon Agents arrival to the residence Ryan and Bryan Dixon fled from Agents on foot and after a short foot pursuit were apprehended. Agents also made entry into the residence and detained Boudreaux. Upon Agents searching residence, crack cocaine (Street Value $800.00) marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a stolen firearm were located in the residence. After Investigation suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

LANDRIEU AND JINDAL BUCK DURING VISITS TO MORGAN CITY

Saying we should take every penny of the stimulus package President Obama wants to give Louisiana, Lt Gov. Mitch Landrieu told members of the St. Mary Parish Industrial Group, that if we don’t, our taxpayers will subsidize work in Arkansas, Iowa, California and other parts of the nation.

Also, Landrieu feels cuts to higher education at Nicholls State University and other colleges will “decimate economic development.”

“If the budget is cut at Nicholls and at LSU, ULL and UNO, things would be compromised ot the point that you won’t have higher education pushing economic development where it needs to be, Landrieu said.

The lieutenant governor’s address at the Morgan City Auditorium was just three days after a press conference at the same location by Gov. Bobby Jindal, who said legislators need to give him the authority to screen all of the state’s budget, so that he can make the proper decisions in slicing the state’s budget by $2 billion, an instruction he has given to the State Legislator when they convene for a fiscal session later this month.

“Let me be clear about this, the Governor and I are good friends. And we’re partners,” Landrieu said. “But if we cut this budget fast, and not the right way, years from now we could be really sorry that we were not prudent administrators.”

Landrieu said the state ‘s financial pickle is due to two factors: one, the last two years of Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s administration that returned about $800 million in tax breaks back to consumers and business owners, and two, the budget during the second year of Gov. Jindal’s administration, which was $1 billion higher than his first year in office.

“Our laws fix our budget so that it must be balanced, and therefore, we cannot spend more than we take in – that’s a good thing,” he said.

But Landrieu explained that if the state is not going to roll the millages forward that were rolled back during the Blanco administration – even if it’s just temporary, and if Gov Jindal stands behind earlier statements in not touching the state’s rainy day fund, mega fund, or the state’s surplus, “wise cuts need to be made, so that when the economy bounces back, the state can grow wisely. “It’s really unfortunate that Gov Jindal has taken the position he has in not touching any of these other funding sources.”

“Now don’t get me wrong. The decisions that were made during the Blanco administration and the ones that were made last year during the second year of the Jindal administration, I’m sure were very calculated, thinking that both would propel the state’s economy,” Landrieu said. “But a funny thing happened on the way to the forum – no one saw what was coming down the road on a national scope.”

Landrieu told the group the members of the State’s Appropriations Committee are now faced with a hard job, with “significant pressure” on their shoulders. “It’s going to be unfair to criticize these ladies and gentlemen on the cuts they make, without giving them resources to fund them.”

“It’s simple. We’re playing between the 40 yard lines right now. And If we don’t give those legislators and our Governor the room to use every tool available so that the budget cuts will not decimate education and health care, we will downsize too fast,” he said. “And health care is the only industry in the state that is growing – yes health care needs reform, but the wrong cuts could compromise the health and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana for many years to come.”

Regarding stimulus money from President Obama, Landrieu said “I think we should take every penny we can as long as we spend it wisely. If we don’t take that money, Gov. Schwarzenegger is going to take it or Gov. Crist is going to take it. This money is not going to be put back into the federal budget to be spun around again. This is competitive money, and it can position Louisiana to compete on national levels.”

In short, Landrieu said we “should not be ashamed to take stimulus money. It is our money. We’ve been sending it Washington for years now, straight from the Gulf of Mexico.”

Landrieu addressed the St. Mary Parish Industrial Group on Monday, just three days after Gov. Bobby Jindal held a press conference to announce state grants to Morgan City, the Town of Baldwin and to the St. Mary Parish Council.

Quizzed on the budget, Jindal said, “We’re going to have to do more with less. We can’t borrow from our surplus or any of our mega funds because that would be one time gimmicks that would delay the inevitable. And we’re not Washington D.C. where we can borrow or print money.”
The governor said that when cutting the budget, “everything should be on the table,” and that legislators should give him the authority to look at everything.

“We have to be more fiscally responsible. Businesses and families do it in this state every day, and now we’re going to have to do it in state government,” Jindal said. “I think we’re going to move our state forward with less.”

ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/7/09

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 41complaints and reports the following arrests:

On 4-6-2009 at 9:19 am a Juvenile Male 14 yoa of Berwick was arrested for Disturbing the Peace, Simple Assault and Resisting an Officer with Force. Deputy working at the St. Mary Alternative School was monitoring the hallway when he observed juvenile walk out of the classroom threatening his teacher, juvenile then proceeded to leave the campus. Deputy gave chase and apprehended juvenile at which time he was placed under arrest. Juvenile then became combative resisting Deputy. Juvenile was processed and transported to St. James Detention Center awaiting Juvenile court proceedings.

Carl J. LaPoint 28 yoa of 124 Winborne Ave., Scott, La. was arrested on 4-6-2009 at 9:21 pm for Disturbing the Peace. Deputy was called to the Sixth Floor of the Courthouse in reference to a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from court security that above suspect had been advised to go in the bathroom and tuck his shirt in his pants, when he stopped in the hallway and unzipped his pants and tucked his shirt. A witness then advised suspect that his behavior was inappropriate and he then began yelling and causing a disturbance with her. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $250.00 bond and was later released.

David Brown 57 yoa of 815 Youngs Road, Morgan City was arrested on 4-6-2009 at 7:31 pm for Turn Signal Required, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and two warrants from Terrebonne Parish for Failure to Comply with Probation and Failure to Appear on the charge of Possession of Marijuana. Deputy was patrolling the Siracusa area, when he conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 182. Upon Deputy conducting investigation it was learned of warrants for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and during a search of suspect’s vehicle drug paraphernalia was located in the vehicle. Suspect was booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Bryan G. Fontenot 38 yoa of 3522 Hwy 182, Berwick was arrested on 4-6-2009 at 10:42 pm for Possession of Loritab and Illegal Carrying of a weapon. Deputy was patrolling the Bayou Vista area, when he conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for his left tail lights being out. During investigation Deputy conducted an investigation with suspect a passenger in the vehicle. Upon Deputy conducting a search of suspect’s person a loritab pill and a pair of brass knuckles were located on his person. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Larry B. Marks 49 yoa of 109 Rosa Lane, Jeanerette and Berva Colar 39 yoa of 186 Jones Road # 2, Jeanerette were arrested on 4-6-2009 at 10:26 pm with Marks being charged with Suspended Drivers License, License Plate Light Required and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Marks being charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Open Alcoholic Container, Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information and Warrants for Failure to Appear on the charge of Criminal Neglect of Family and a Probation Violation Warrant. Deputy was patrolling the Four Corners area, when he conducted a traffic stop on Cypremort Road for suspect vehicle having no license plate light. Upon deputy making contact with driver it was learned that his license was suspended. While Deputy was attempting to conduct investigation two passengers in the vehicle fled on foot. During investigation Marks and Colar gave Deputy’s consent to search vehicle and their person. When searching suspect vehicle Deputy located drug paraphernalia in the ashtray. Deputy also searched Colar’s purse and located drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana. During the investigation it was learned that Colar had given a false name and was additionally charged. Both suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with Marks having a $2000.00 bond and Colar having no bond at this time.

Dang Phi Nguyen 40 yoa of 1409 Arbor Circle, Bayou Vista was arrested on 4-7-2009 at 12:08 am for Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated. Deputy was called to Evergreen St in Bayou Vista in reference to an intoxicated subject walking down the street. Deputy located suspect and observed suspect stumbling in the street. Upon Deputy coming into contact with suspect he was observed to be intoxicated. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $250.00 bond at this time.

Jessie Walters 54 yoa of 2303 Federal Ave., Morgan City was arrested on 4-7-2009 at 2:40 am for License Plate Light Required, Driving Under Suspension, Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputy was patrolling Hwy 182 in the Amelia area, when he conducted a traffic stop. Upon Deputy making contact with suspect an odor of marijuana was observed. Upon Deputy conducted a search of the vehicle, a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located under the driver’s seat. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest on above charges and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Monday, April 6, 2009

EASTER PLAYS

Almetra J. Franklin, St. Mary Community Action Agency Chief Executive Officer, announces that the St. Mary-Vermilion CAA Head Start Program Family Literacy/Fatherhood Initiatives is presenting “HERE COMES PETER COTTONTAIL,” an Easter Play.

The play features the 2008-2009 St. Mary Parish Head Start children, who will be cast as bunnies or members of the finger play section.

There will be two plays, one on each end of the parish. The first play takes place Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Berwick Civic Center beginning at 6:00 pm. This play features children from Yogi Bear, Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Tweety Bird, Snow White, Cinderella and Winnie the Pooh Head Start Centers.

The second play will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2009 beginning at 6:00 pm at Peter Pan Gymnasium in Franklin, and features children from Peter Pan, Bambi, and Mickey Mouse.

For more information contact Cynthia Pigott, Family Literacy Coordinator at 337-828-5703 or the center site managers.

St. Mary Sheriff 4/6/09

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 72 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 128 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Robert W. Brazell 51 yoa of 813 Leola St., Amelia was arrested on 4-3-2009 at 5:00 pm on a warrant for U.S. Marshals Office for Probation Violation and a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Possession of Alprazolam. Deputy was patrolling the Bayou Vista area, when he located above suspect in the Subway parking lot. Deputy placed suspect under arrest and booked him into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

On 4-3-2009 at 9:56 pm a Juvenile Male 14 yoa of Bayou Vista was arrested for Simple Burglary of a Vehicle. Deputy was called to Kemper Williams Park in reference to Patterson Police Department catching juvenile rummaging through a vehicle. During investigation owner of vehicle arrived on scene. After investigation juvenile was placed under arrest, processed and released to guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

Kaci M. Parker 21 yoa of 578 Canton St., Berwick was arrested on 4-3-2009 at 11:43 pm on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Speeding. Deputy was called to a minor accident on the McDonalds parking lot in Bayou Vista. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for above suspect. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $298.50 cash bond and was later released.

Mary Boyd 35 yoa of 2000 Federal Ave., Morgan City was arrested on 4-4-2009 at 8:28 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was patrolling the Amelia area, when he conducted a traffic stop on Progress Lane. During investigation it was learned of warrants for suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Charles M. Green 48 yoa of 17803 Harbor Bridge Dr., Cypress, Texas was arrested on 4-4-2009 at 5:09 pm on a warrant for Texas for Parole Violation. Above suspect was located by Deputy at 1160 Hwy 318, Jeanerette and was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail awaiting extradition to Texas.

Ulrick Mathews 38 yoa of 812 Main St., Patterson was arrested on 4-4-2009 at 5:44 pm for Obscenity, Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated and Resisting an Officer by Force. Deputy was called to Kemper Williams Park in reference to a subject urinating in public. Upon Deputy’s arrival to the area complainant advised that advised that he and his children were walking back to their camper when they observed above suspect standing in his doorway of camper urinating. Deputy made contact with above suspect and upon coming into contact observed him to be in an intoxicated condition. After investigation Suspect was placed under arrest at which time he began to resist Deputy. Suspect was taken into custody and placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Asa B. Duncan 34 yoa of 317 Chauvin Lane, Franklin and Neil J. Thibodaux 31 yoa of 9080 Hwy 90 W., Franklin were arrested on 4-5-2009 at 6:45 pm for Off Road Vehicle Prohibited on a Roadway. Deputy was patrolling Frontage road at Hwy 317 when he conducted a traffic stop on two four wheelers riding on Hwy 90 Frontage road. Both Suspects were placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Edward J. Fangue 59 yoa of 212 Hunting Road, Franklin was arrested on 4-5-2009 at 9:20 pm on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charges of DWI and Careless Operation. Deputy was called to above location in reference to a complaint during investigation it was learned of a warrant for above suspect. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Jessica L. Singleton 25 yoa of 159 Lenny Lane, Amelia was arrested on 4-5-2009 at 10:37 pm on warrants for Simple Battery and two warrants for Terrebonne Parish for Domestic Abuse Battery and Aggravated Battery. Deputy was called to above location in reference to a complaint. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for above suspect’s arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Friday, April 3, 2009

ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 36 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Michael Rohan 59 yoa of Prime Man Power in Amelia was arrested on 4-2-2009 at 11:53 am for Open Alcoholic Container. Deputy was patrolling Frontage Road in Amelia when above suspect was observed with an open alcoholic container. Deputy made contact with suspect and after investigation he was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 6-26-2009.

Paris Bias 18 yoa of 244 Paul Breaux St., Lafayette, La. was arrested on 4-2-2009 at 12:28 pm on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Theft. 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 $1000.00 bond and was later released.

Jacob Zirlott 25 yoa of 112 Oxford Loop, Franklin and Tanya Sonnier 33 yoa of 4619 Hwy 25, New Iberia were arrested on 4-2-2009 at 7:34 pm with Zirlott being arrested for Loud Music and Driving Under Suspension and Sonnier being arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputy was patrolling the Bayou Vista area, when he conducted a traffic stop on Canal and Southeast Blvd for suspect vehicle playing loud music. During investigation Deputy received consent to search vehicle and located a bag of marijuana along with drug paraphernalia in a bag on the floor board on the front passenger side of vehicle. After investigation suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with Zirlott having a $1250.00 bond and Sonnier having a $3500.00 bond, both were later released.

Angelo R. Walker 48 yoa of 778 Parish Road 131, Verdunville was arrested on 4-2-2009 at 9:16 pm for Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated. Deputy had stopped at the Patterson truck stop when the cashier advised him that the above suspect had urinated on the side of the building. Upon Deputy making contact with suspect an odor of alcoholic beverage was observed upon his person. After investigation above suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $250.00 bond at this time.

Freddy Borne 31 yoa of 1609 Tupelo St., Franklin was arrested on 4-3-2009 at 1:55 am for Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling, Simple Battery, Criminal Damage to Property and Remaining Where Forbidden. Deputy was called to 400 Prairie Road in Verdunville in reference to a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival two subjects were located on the front porch of the residence. Upon Deputy making contact with subjects complainant advised that above suspect came to her residence wanting her to let him in, when complainant refused suspect attempted to gain entry into the residence by pulling the door of the residence. Complainant then opened the door and advised suspect that he could not be at the residence he then forced his way into the house and began damaging complainant’s computer. Deputy also spoke with homeowner who advised that suspect had been advised on several occasions not to be on her property. After investigation above suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

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:

Troy M. Perez 44 yoa of 303 Carol Road, Bayou Vista and Troy Landry 31 yoa of 523 Arcemont Lane, Bayou Vista were arrested on 4-2-2009 at 4:32 pm with Perez being charged with Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Keeping a Disorderly Place and Possession of a Legend Drug without a Prescription and Landry being charged with Attempted Possession of Cocaine. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 303 Carol Road in Bayou Vista. Upon Agents making contact with above suspect he was detained while his residence was searched. During a search of the residence Agents located cocaine, Somas and drug paraphernalia in suspect’s bedroom. While Agents were conducting investigation Landry contacted Perez by phone wanting to purchase cocaine. Upon Landry’s arrival to the residence he was detained for further investigation. After investigation above suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.

Carley Griffin 24 yoa, Traciel Griffin 27 yoa and Arnold Gash 25 yoa all of 508 Barrow St., Amelia were arrested on 4-2-2009 at 10:46 pm for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS and Keeping a Disorderly Place. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 508 Barrow St. in Amelia. Upon Agents entering the residence above suspects were detained pending investigation. Upon Agents searching suspects a bag containing crack cocaine was located on Gash along with $900.00 in U.S. Currency. Upon Agents search the residence additional crack cocaine, marijuana and a firearm were located in a rear bedroom. After investigation above suspects were placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - 4/2

According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 34 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Kenneth W. Litteral 27 yoa of 234 Canton St., Berwick was arrested on 4-1-2009 at 6:25 pm for DWI 1st, Careless Operation with an Accident, Driving Under Suspension and No Insurance. Deputy was called to Joey and Stella St. in the Patterson area, in reference to a vehicle accident. Upon Deputy conducting investigation contact was made with above suspect. During investigation suspect appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and transported to Berwick Police Department to run on the Intoxilyzer 5000. Suspect refused to give proper sample. Suspect was taken to Teche Regional Hospital where blood was drawn to be sent to Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Suspect was booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Jana Nesom 22 yoa and Dale Nesom 28 yoa both of 1602 Bethia St., Franklin were arrested on 4-1-2009 at 10:15 pm for Domestic Abuse Battery and Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated with Jana Newsom also being charged with Possession of Loritab. Deputy was called to above location in reference to suspects having a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from complainant and witnesses that suspects were arguing, when they both committed batteries upon each other. Deputy spoke with suspects who denied any fight. After investigation both suspects were placed under arrest. During a search of suspects person’s Jana Nesom was found to have three half pills in her pants pocket. Suspect was additionally charged. Both Suspects were booked into the parish jail with no bonds at this time.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Teche Action Clinic

Teche Action Clinic will be closed Friday, April 3, 2009 for a staff development meeting and will re-open Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:30 am. Patients are reminded to pick-up their medications at the pharmacy by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009.

Krewe of Amani

Krewe of Amani has rescheduled its 11th Anniversary Celebration for Saturday, April 11th from 9-1 a.m. at the Bayou Vista Community Center. Admission is $5. Music provided by Dr. Boogie Live. Food will be served. Sport your best jeans and boots.

ST MARY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - 4/1

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

Iva May Roberts 52 yoa of 821 Second St., Morgan City was arrested on 3-31-2009 at 10:01 am on a warrant for Unauthorized Use of a Movable, Unauthorized Use of Access Card and Theft. Suspect was located at her residence, placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

Janice A. Fabre 55 yoa of 112 Ross Lane, Bayou Vista was arrested on 3-31-2009 at 2:20 pm for Alteration of a Prescription. Arrest stems from a 3-21-2009 incident where above suspect attempted to fill a prescription that she had altered. Suspect was brought in for questioning and after investigation was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $1000.00 bond and was later released.

Brandon Granger 26 yoa of 506 Fourth St., Morgan City was 3-31-2009 at 6:35 pm for Driving Under Suspension and Stop Sign Violation. Deputy was patrolling Hwy 182 in the Siracusa area, when he conducted a traffic stop. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 5-22-2009.

Gail C. Black 41 yoa of 205 Duet St., Houma, La. was arrested on 3-31-2009 at 8:19 pm on a warrant for Failure to Comply with Terms and Conditions of Drug Court. Agents were patrolling the Siracusa area, when they conducted a traffic stop. During investigation it was learned of a warrant for suspect, a passenger in the vehicle. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $100,000.00 bond at this time.
Date: April 1, 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:

Trivany Layton 24 yoa of 523 Augustine Maze St., Franklin was arrested on 3-31-2009 at 5:15 pm for Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Keeping a Disorderly Place and Possession of CDS in a Drug Free Zone. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at above location. During investigation Agents located a plastic bag containing several rocks of crack cocaine. After investigation above suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.