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St. Mary Sheriff's Office Releases Statement

In response to inquiries from the media in the events that lead to the death of Irvian Singleton days ago in Morgan City, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office issues the following press release:

St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office deputies are trained both in the academy and during the course of their employment on the driving techniques to be used while engaged in the vehicular pursuit of a fleeing suspect. To maximize the police officer’s ability to perform such a task; in a safe and effective manner, it would not be productive or appropriate to disclose all techniques to potential suspects. State law generally protects from disclosure such security procedures; training materials; and investigative techniques, instructions and information. 

           

The Sheriff’s Office can confirm, however, that a deputy engaging in a vehicle pursuit must consider factors which control the methods to be used and the extent of the pursuit. Such factors include the specific circumstances of the roadway conditions, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the danger posed to the public by the suspect and by his or her actions in attempting to flee the officer, along with myriad other factors. SMPSO deputies are trained to use their professional judgment, training and experience in making decisions concerning pursuit methods and duration with input and guidance from supervisory personnel. The underlying concern or common thread of these considerations and decisions is the protection and preservation of public safety. 

 

The accident on October 10, 2012 occurred when the suspect in a drug investigation, who was known to be a convicted felon and suspected of being dangerous, sped off at a high rate of speed after Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop the suspect’s vehicle as deputies were about to execute a search warrant at the suspect’s home. The accident occurred approximately a mile from the site of the attempted stop. The officers who were attempting to make the stop were able to maintain visual contact with the suspect’s vehicle, but were still in the initial stages of commencing the pursuit when the suspect crashed his vehicle less than a minute later.

 

The Louisiana State Police are in the process of conducting an investigation of the crash.

St. Mary Sheriff's Office - 10-8-12

St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Press Release

Date: October 8, 2012

 

According to Sheriff Mark Hebert during the last 72 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 114 complaints and reports the following arrests:

Tammy Beason, 33, 2106 Lagrange Robicheaux Road, 

Franklin, LA was arrested on October 5, 2012 at 7:41 am on a warrant for failure to appear for the charges of failure to use seatbelt, expired driver’s license, and failure to use child restraint. A deputy responded to a complaint at the residence listed above. During the investigation, the deputy learned of the warrant for Beason’s arrest. She was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. She later posted a $298.50 bond.

Celeste Nicole Naverre, 30, 916 Cherry Street, Morgan City, LA 

was arrested on October 5, 2012 at 9:53 am on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana 2^nd offense. The SMPSO was contacted by the Morgan City Police Department in reference to a subject who was wanted on a warrant for the SMPSO. MCPD detained the subject until a deputy arrived on Cherry Street. Naverre was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. No bond has been set.

Mindy Lynn Cross, 17, 1006 Belanger Street, Morgan City, LA 

was arrested on October 5, 2012 at 1:45 pm at Walmart in Bayou Vista, LA for theft. A deputy responded to a complaint of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the deputy learned from store security that Cross was observed placing items in her purse. Cross then checked out paying for some items but not for the merchandise in her purse. She was released on a summons to appear in court on January 16, 2013.

Jackie Davion Graham, 30, 76196 Wilson Road, Kentwood, LA 

was arrested on October 5, 2012 at 11:36 pm on US Hwy 90 East Calumet, LA for driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage, driving under suspension, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, and possession of drug paraphernalia. A deputy patrolling the Calumet area observed a vehicle swerve from lane to lane multiple times on the highway. The deputy conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, identified as Graham, the deputy smelled the odor of alcohol on her breath and person. She performed poorly on the field sobriety test and registered a .093g% on the Intoxilyzor 5000. During a search of the vehicle an open container of alcohol and a straw containing a white powdery substance was located. Graham was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. No bond has been set.

Walter Oneal Carter, 41, 116 Ewell Street, Belle Rose, LA 

was arrested on October 6, 2012 at 4:52 pm at the Amelia Belle Casino in Amelia, LA on a warrants for theft and issuing worthless checks. A deputy responded to a complaint of a subject at the casino who the complainant knew to be wanted on a warrant. The warrant for theft stems from an investigation in which Carter was observed on video surveillance footage taking another patron’s wallet from the casino. Carter was released on a summons to appear in court on January 16, 2012.

Dennard Antoine Casteal, 32, 1303 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA 

was arrested on October 6, 2012 at 4:27 pm on a warrant for driving under suspension and resisting an officer by giving false identification. A deputy on patrol in the Franklin area located Casteal at his residence on the warrant. He was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. No bond has been set.

Ricky Hamilton, 25, 423 Comeaux Drive, Patterson, LA was
arrested on October 7, 2012 on a warrant for probation violation. A deputy patrolling the Franklin area observed a vehicle that appeared to have a flat tire parked on the roadside. The deputy stopped to assist the motorist. During the stop the deputy learned that the driver, Hamilton, was wanted on the warrant. Hamilton was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. His bond is set at $5000.

Armando Perez, 28, 1204 Barrow Street, Amelia, LA was 

arrested on October 7, 2012 at 12:58 pm for failure to stop at a stop sign and operating a vehicle without lawful presence in the United States. A deputy patrolling the Amelia area observed a vehicle drive through a stop sign on South Frontage Road near the Hwy. 182 bridge. The deputy conducted a traffic stop during which the deputy learned that Perez was in the United States illegally. Perez was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. No bond has been set.   

Raphael Joseph Chapman, Jr., 41, 135 Riverbend Street, 

Pierre Part, LA was arrested on October 8, 2012 at 3:52 am at a residence Carol Road in Bayou Vista, LA for disturbing the peace intoxicated. A deputy responded to a complaint of an unknown subject knocking on the door of the home. Upon arrival the deputy observed Chapman sitting on the on the front porch of the residence. During the investigation Chapman admitted that he had been drinking. Chapman was transported to the parish jail for booking and incarceration. His bond is set at $250. 

Bishop Paul Morton in Houma this Friday!