Arrest Report- July 7, 2026
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Gary Driskell advises that over the last 24- hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 184 complaints and reports the following arrests:
Shane Montan Ketchens, 39, Metarie, LA, was arrested on July 6, 2026, at 6:29 pm on a warrant for failure to appear for bank fraud, monetary instrument abuse, and theft. Bail has not been set at this time.
Ronald Joseph Grow, 53, Jennings, LA, was arrested on July 7, 2026, at 10:41 pm on a warrant for failure to appear for child support. Bail was set at 21,904.95.
NARCOTICS SECTION
Daryan Pravino, 33, Berwick, LA, was arrested on July 6, 2026, at 11:30 am on the following charges:
- Possession of cocaine
- Possession of schedule II with intent to distribute (Adderall)
- Possession of schedule I with intent to distribute (marijuana)
- Possession of schedule I (mushrooms)
- Possession of a legend drug without a prescription
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of a CDS in the presence of a minor (3 counts)
- Violation of uniform controlled dangerous substances law (drug-free zone)
Bail has not been set at this time.
Wanya Francis, 31, Patterson, LA, was arrested on July 6, 2026, at 11:34 am on the following charges:
- Possession of schedule I (THC vapes)
- Possession of schedule I with intent to distribute (synthetic marijuana)
- Possession of schedule I (heroin)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of a CDS in the presence of a minor
- Probation and Parole warrant for probation violation
Bail has not been set at this time.
Lt. David Spencer
Public Information Officer
St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office
