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.