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.