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.