Arrest Report- July 15, 2026

 

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Gary Driskell advises that over the last 24- hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 28 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Benjamin Lemoine, 24, Berwick, LA, was arrested on July 13, 2026, at 8:15 am for child sexual abuse material (15 counts). 

On October 31, 2025, a St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office detective received a complaint of indecent behavior with a juvenile in the Bayou Vista area. Upon arriving at the residence, the detective met with a complainant who provided information alleging improper behavior by Lemoine involving a juvenile.

An investigation was initiated, during which the detective obtained digital evidence corroborating the statements provided during the course of the investigation. Based on these findings, a warrant was obtained for Lemoine's arrest on the following charges:

• Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile
• Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
• Computer-Aided Solicitation of a Minor

The detective coordinated with the Louisiana State Police, who were advised of the active warrant. An investigator with LSP subsequently located Lemoine at a festival and placed him under arrest.

On November 3, 2025, Lemoine was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. 

As the investigation continued, SMPSO detectives discovered digital evidence (photos/videos) on Lemoine's phone, and obtained a warrant for the charge of child sexual abuse material (15 counts).  

On July 13, 2026, detectives traveled to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to arrest him on the additional charges. Lemoine continues to be incarcerated at the SMPLEC at this time.  

Bail has been set at $275,000.

 

Raven T. Mayon, 40, Baldwin, LA, was arrested on July 13, 2026, at 6:46 pm for domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $3,000.

 

Austin James Theriot, 31, Patterson, LA, was arrested on July 14, 2026, at 3:30 pm for theft. Bail was set at $50,000.

 

Tanner Joseph Scarbrough, 26, Houma, LA, was arrested on July 13, 2026, at 11:40 pm on the following charges: 

• Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Improper lane usage
• No driver's license on person
• Resisting arrest or officer
• Theft
• Theft-motor vehicle

Bail was set at $19,000, and a hold was placed on Scarbrough for probation violation.

 

 

Lt. David Spencer

Public Information Officer 

St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office