St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that over the last 96-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 146 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Amber Metrejean, 29, 112 Freeman Street, Patterson, LA, was arrested on January 18, 2019, at 2:07 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family.  

A corrections deputy made contact with Metrejean when she turned herself in on an active warrant for her arrest at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Metrejean was booked on said warrant. Metrejean she paid her fine and was released.

 

Noah Sierra, 18, 310 Main Street, Patterson, LA, was arrested on January 18, 2019, at 2:17 pm for battery-simple.  

A corrections deputy made contact with Sierra when he turned himself in on an active warrant for his arrest at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. The warrant stemmed from an incident back on December 28, 2018, in which Sierra traveled to a location on private land and struck another male repeatedly. Sierra was booked on said warrant and incarcerated. Sierra was released on a $250 bond.

 

Alonzo Henry, 24, 511 Williams Street, Patterson, LA, was arrested on January 18, 2019, at 6:17 pm for no child restraint, no lights in fog, no registration in vehicle, no drivers license on person, no record of insurance, and on a warrant for flight from an officer, negligent injuring, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

A deputy patrolling Highway 90 in the area of the Calumet Cut observed a vehicle with his lights off in the fog. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Henry.  Through the stop, Henry could not produce a drivers license, registration, or proof of insurance. There was a juvenile in the vehicle but no child restraint seat. The deputy also learned of an active warrant for Henry’s arrest. Henry was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail has been set.

 

Christon Grady, Jr., 33, 438 William Street, Patterson, LA, was arrested on January 18, 2019, at 10:40 pm for criminal neglect of family.

Deputies patrolling Amelia stopped to assist a deputy in a stop of a male on a bike. The male, identified as Grady, held an active warrant for his arrest. Grady was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $7581.70.

 

Kedra Bowie, 41, 920 Bonnet Street, New Iberia, LA, was arrested on January 19, 2019, at 1:38 pm for driving under suspension and expired motor vehicle inspection.  

A deputy patrolling the area of Patterson observed a vehicle traveling with an expired motor vehicle inspection sticker. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Bowie. Through the stop, the deputy learned that Bowie’s license was suspended. Bowie was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bowie was released on her own recognizance.

 

Lori Mizzell, 61, 103 Marin Lane, Patterson, LA, was arrested on January 19, 2019, at 1:17 pm for battery-aggravated.  

Charlotte Bracamontes, 30, 103 Main Street, Patterson, LA, was arrested on January 19, 2019, at 1:17 pm on two warrants for failure to appear on the charges of resisting an officer, possession of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, and possession of clonazepam.

A deputy patrolling the area of Patterson was dispatched to a residence on Marin Lane in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Bracamontes and Mizzell. Bracamontes stated that Mizzell had struck her with a walking cane during an argument. Through the investigation, the deputy learned that Bracamontes held an active warrant for her arrest. Bracamontes and Mizzell were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set for Bracamontes at $3,000. Bail was set for Mizzell at $500.

 

Clarence Clark, Jr., 72, 605 Duke Street, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on January 19, 2019, at 8:32 am on a warrant for theft.

A deputy patrolling the area of Morgan City was dispatched to a residence on Duke Street with the assistance of the Morgan City Police in reference to a theft.  Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Clark and advised him of the active warrant. The warrant stems from an incident back on December 19, 2018, in which Clark committed a theft at a business in Amelia.  Clark was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Clark was booked and released on a summons to appear on April 4, 2019.

 

Rodrick Bennett, 48, 519 Vaughn Alley, Patterson, LA, was arrested on January 20, 2019, at 1:12 am on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family.

A deputy patrolling the area of Patterson observed a vehicle fail to activate a turn signal prior to making a turn. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Bennett. Through the stop, the deputy was informed by dispatch of an active warrant for Bennett’s arrest. Bennett was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bond was set at $1,660.91.

 

Sheila Ruffin, 61, 5290 Bayou Black Road, Gibson, LA, was arrested on January 20, 2019, at 4:32 am for possession of drug paraphernalia and on three warrants for failure to appear on the charges of possession of drug paraphernalia (x3).  

Deputies patrolling the Amelia observed a female subject walking in the cold with a bag hanging over her arm that seemed to be weighing her down. The deputies made contact with the female, identified as Ruffin. Through the stop, the deputies learned of active warrants for Ruffin. The deputies also found that Ruffin had drug paraphernalia in her possession. Ruffin was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail has been set.

 

Benjamin Strawn, Jr., 47, 12 Park Drive, Idabel, OK, was arrested on January 20, 2019, at 10:41 pm for disturbing the peace intoxicated and resisting arrest or officer.   

Deputies patrolling Amelia were dispatched to a local business in Amelia in reference to an intoxicated couple in the parking lot. Upon arrival, the deputies observed another deputy walking behind a man, identified as Strawn, attempting to stop him. While being taken into custody, Strawn struggled to get free of the deputies. Strawn was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Strawn was released on a $2,000 bond.

 

Edmond Thornton, 23, 303 First Street, Duson, LA, was arrested on January 21, 2019, at 2:04 pm for expired inspection sticker, no insurance, driving under suspension, and temporary license plate required.  

Amanda Rudolph, 31, 303 Railroad Avenue, Baldwin, LA, was arrested on January 21, 2019, at 2:04 pm for possession of marijuana.

A deputy patrolling the area of Charenton observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Thornton, and a passenger, Rudolph. Through the stop, the deputy smelled a strong odor of marijuana. The passenger, Rudolph, had marijuana in her possession. The deputy learned that Thornton’s license was suspended, insurance on the vehicle couldn’t be confirmed, and there was no valid license plate for the vehicle. Both Thornton and Rudolph were arrested and released on a summons to appear on April 4, 2019.

 

Contact Information:

 

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St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office

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