St. Mary Sheriff's Office 8/22

According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 72 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 109 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Bruce Fields 47 yoa of 5150 Hwy 12 Vidor, Texas was arrested on 8-19-2011 at 7:58 am for Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce. Deputy was called to Universe St. in Bayou Vista in reference to an accident. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned that suspect had a cable stretched across the roadway and was attempted to connect his trailer to his truck, when other vehicle struck the wire. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a $10,000.00 bond and was later released.

Michael MetreJean 24 yoa of 436 Field St., Bayou Vista was arrested on 8-19-2011 at 3:51 pm on three warrants for Failure to Appear on the charge of Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect turned himself into the Morgan City Sheriff’s Office after learning of warrants for his arrest. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.

On 8-19-2011 at 7:57 pm a Juvenile Male 15 yoa was arrested for Simple Battery and Disturbing the Peace by Fighting. Deputy was called to 120 Charlie Lane in Charenton in reference to a battery. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from victim and witness that he went to suspect’s residence to pick up his bike when suspect committed a battery upon him and began fighting. Deputy made contact with suspect juvenile at his residence and after investigation was placed under arrest, processed and released to guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

Barbra Russell 38 yoa of 6616 Hwy 182, Franklin was arrested on 8-20-2011 at 1:10 pm for Theft by Shoplifting. Deputy was called to Wal-mart in Bayou Vista in reference to a shoplifter. Upon Deputy’s arrival store security advised he observed suspect walking through Wal-mart concealing several items valued at $133.51 in her purse. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 11-4-2011.

Chet Williams 44 yoa of 1212 Red Cypress Road, Patterson was arrested on 8-20-2011 at 5:46 pm for Failure to Signal Lane Change and Driving Under Suspension. Deputy was patrolling Hwy 90 in the Bayou Vista area, when he observed suspect vehicle fail to signal lane change and conducted a traffic stop. During investigation it was also learned that suspect was driving under suspension. Suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 11-4-2011.

On 8-20-2011 at 6:46 pm two Female Juvenile 15 and 16 yoa were arrested for Theft by Shoplifting. Deputy was called to Burke’s Outlet store in Bayou Vista in reference to shoplifters. Upon Deputy’s arrival store security advised that the two juveniles were observed taking merchandise valued at $58.95 and $33.96 from the shelves and concealing items in their purses. After investigation both Juveniles were placed under arrest, processed and released to guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

Charles E. Duncan III 40 yoa of 10908 Hwy 182, Franklin was arrested on 8-21-2011 at 3:35 am for Open Alcoholic Container. Deputy was patrolling Irish Bend Road, when he observed a vehicle parked in a parking lot with vehicle running and conducted an investigative stop. Upon Deputy making contact with suspect an open alcoholic container was observed in the vehicle. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 11-4-2011.

Archie C. Tardy Jr. 26 yoa of 3642 Anthony Dr. Apartment 1 A, Mesquite, Texas was arrested on 8-12-2011 at 10:42 am for Speeding, Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Possession of CDS in the Presence of a Minor. Deputy was patrolling Hwy 90 in the Berwick area, when he observed suspect vehicle speeding and conducted a traffic stop. During investigation Deputy received consent to search vehicle and located two bags of Marijuana and a hand rolled marijuana cigar. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.