St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 32 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Melissa Anne Castillo, 28, 599 Katherine St., Jeanerette, La., was arrested on April 24, 2019, at 8:36 am for failure to signal and driving under suspension.

 

A deputy was traveling westbound on Highway 182 approaching Yokely Rd. in Franklin, La. when he observed a vehicle pass another vehicle without using a turn signal. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver, identified as Castillo. A background check revealed Castillo was driving under suspension. She was issued a summons to appear in court on July 29, 2019.

 

Delvin Devon Darby, 26, 323 Second St., Franklin, La., was arrested on April 24, 2019, at 11:45 am for turning movements and required signals and driving under suspension.

 

A deputy was patrolling the area of Martin Luther King Blvd. near Bollard St. in Baldwin, La. when he observed a vehicle fail to use the proper turn signal. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver, identified as Darby. A background check on revealed Darby was driving under suspension. He was issued a summons to appear in court on July 29, 2019.

 

Albert Joseph Stevens II, 45, 301 David Rd., Bayou Vista, La., was arrested on April 24, 2019, at 11:50 am on warrants for failure to appear for issuing worthless checks (x2).

 

Stevens was located at the Assumption Parish Jail on the above-mentioned warrants. He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bond was set at $2,000.

 

Sarah Rosa Cole Ambrose, 28, 906 Federal Ave., Morgan City, La., was arrested on April 24, 2019, at 8:33 pm for no headlights, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

A deputy was patrolling the area of Teche Rd. at the intersection of Highway 182 in Bayou Vista, La. when he observed a vehicle with only one operational headlight. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver, identified as Ambrose. While speaking with Ambrose, the deputy could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Consent to search her purse was granted. Upon the search of her purse, the deputy located burnt marijuana cigarettes and drug paraphernalia. Ambrose was issued a summons to appear in court on July 29, 2019.

 

Varice Kevin Richardson, 25, 161 Friendship Alley, Amelia, La., was arrested on April 25, 2019, at 12:15 am for domestic abuse battery and warrants from the Morgan City Police Department for failure to appear for simple battery and failure to appear for contempt of court.

 

A deputy was dispatched to 161 Friendship Alley in Amelia, La. in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy questioned Richardson, who admitted to pushing the victim. A background check on Richardson revealed the active warrants. He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bond has been set at $3,102.50.

 

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St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office

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