St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum advises that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 110 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Drew Courts, 24, 218 Sundown Drive, Broussard, LA was arrested on September 7, 2018, at 7:11 am for reckless operation with accident, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, possession of drug paraphernalia, and open container.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Highway 90 near Universe Street. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the driver, Courts, whose vehicle had crashed into an 18-wheeler trailer. While speaking with Courts, the deputy noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside Courts’ vehicle. Through the investigation, drugs and drug paraphernalia were found. Courts was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. Courts was released on a $4,750 bond.

 

Juvenile male, 14, Patterson, LA was arrested on September 7, 2018, at 8:39 am on a warrant for the charge of non-consensual disclosure of a private image.

A deputy patrolling the area of Patterson was dispatched to locate a juvenile male to execute an active warrant for the juvenile’s arrest. The deputy made contact with the juvenile at a location on highway 182.  The juvenile was arrested and transported to the Patterson Police Department for processing and was released into the custody of the Patterson Police Department.

 

Ronald Johnson, 59, 717 Maine Street, LA was arrested on September 7, 2018, at 9:15 am for failure to register as a sex offender.

A deputy patrolling the area of Morgan City was notified by dispatch that Johnson had turned himself in at the branch office of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.  Upon arrival at the branch, the deputy made contact with Johnson and placed him under arrest. Johnson was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail was set.

 

Donovan Chilton, 32, 1064 Verdunville Road, Centerville, LA was arrested on September 7, 2018, at 2:13 pm for possession of marijuana.

A deputy patrolling Amelia observed a vehicle turn onto highway 182 without using a proper turn signal.  The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Chilton. During the stop, marijuana was found in the vehicle. Chilton was arrested and released on a summons to appear on December 6, 2018.  

 

Amber Cook, 35, 1915 River Road, Berwick, LA was arrested on September 8, 2018, at 4:34 am on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of theft of a motor vehicle.

A deputy patrolling the area of Franklin was dispatched to the area of highway 90 east frontage road near the pumping station in Franklin in reference to a complaint of someone shining a flashlight around a building. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Cook and learned of an active warrant for her arrest.  Cook was arrested on the warrant and transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail was set.

 

Bryan Lyons, 54, 311 Mudd Avenue, Lafayette, LA was arrested on September 8, 2018, at 8:17 am on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of multiple lighting equipment and no insurance.

A deputy patrolling the Baldwin area was dispatched to a residence on Jolivette Street to assist the Baldwin Police on a complaint in regards to removing a person from the residence. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Lyons and learned of an active warrant for his arrest. Lyons was arrested on the warrant and transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $2,500.

 

Juvenile male, 16, Bayou Vista, LA was arrested on September 8, 2018, at 3:00 pm for theft, resisting a police officer with force or violence, and ungovernable juvenile.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was dispatched to a residence to investigate a report of a juvenile making threats and pointing a BB gun at another juvenile. During the investigation as the deputy attempted to detain the juvenile, the juvenile pulled away forcefully from the officer and swung at him.  The juvenile was taken into custody and transported to the Morgan City Branch Office for processing. The juvenile was released to the custody of the juvenile’s guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

 

Genesis Guzman, 22, 300 Lagonda Road, Bayou Vista, LA was arrested on September 8, 2018, at 11:30 pm for child desertion.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was dispatched to a residence on Lagonda Road in reference to a welfare concern. Upon arriving at the residence, the deputy found two children in the residence unharmed but alone. With help of the Morgan City Police Department, the children’s mother, Guzman, was located at a local business in Morgan City.  Guzman was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail was set.

 

Jesus Gomez, 18, Franklin, LA was arrested on September 9, 2018, at 2:35 am for disturbing the peace-intoxicated.

Deputies patrolling Amelia were dispatched to a location in the area of Lake Palourde Road in reference to a possible fight. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies observed several people outside at a nearby residence. The deputies made contact with the people including Gomez and through the investigation, the deputies found evidence of a fight. Gomez was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $1,000.

 

 

Dawn Height, 49, 103 Dickie Street, Franklin, LA was arrested on September 9, 2018, at 5:33 am on a warrant for theft by shoplifting.

A deputy patrolling the area of Franklin was dispatched to a residence on Dickie Street in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival at the residence, the deputy made contact with Height and learned of an active warrant for her arrest. Height was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $1,500.

 

John Womack, Jr., 60, 102 Clausen Drive, Schriever, LA was arrested on September 9, 2018, at 7:59 pm for open container, reckless operation with accident, and driving while intoxicated with accident.

A deputy patrolling the area of Bayou Vista was dispatched to an area of highway 90 east for a reckless driver complaint. On the way to the area, the deputy was advised by dispatch that the vehicle had struck two other vehicles in the turning lane off 90 east onto Delmar Street. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Womack who displayed signs of intoxication. The deputy conducted field sobriety in which Womack performed poorly.  Womack was transported to a local medical facility where blood was drawn for testing. Womack was then transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail was set.

 

 

Contact Information:

 

Public Information Officer

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office

985-384-1622

pio@stmaryso.com

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