St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 39 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Jericha Jane Sweetser, 28, 128 Cecilia Street, Morgan City, La., was arrested on August 26, 2019, at 8:24 am for expired or no inspection sticker, driving under suspension, and no record of insurance.

A deputy patrolling the area of Highway 182 near the frontage road in Amelia observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Sweetser. Through the stop, the deputy learned that Sweetser was driving under suspension. Sweetser was arrested and released on a summons to appear on November 8, 2019.  

 

Jody Ray Cubbedge, Jr., 43, 139 Mars Street, Bayou Vista, La., was arrested on August 26, 2019, at 1:04 pm for the following charges: 

• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Possession of methamphetamines
• Possession of schedule IV drugs
• Possession of schedule II drugs
• Possession of legend drug without a prescription

A deputy responded to a residence on Mars Road to assist agents with the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole regarding narcotics they found on one of their clients. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the agents and with Cubbedge. Through the investigation, illegal narcotics were found that belonged to Cubbedge, and he was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail was set.

 

Kalep Michael Thomas, 26, 224 Martin Luther King Drive, Charenton, La., was arrested on August 26, 2019, at 4:19 pm for disturbing the peace by language and assault-simple.

A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Martin Luther King Drive in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, he made contact with the complainant and Thomas. Thomas was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $1,250.

 

Rhondalyn Ronelvia Butler, 33, 804 Tall Timbers Dr., Patterson, La., was arrested on August 26, 2019, at 6:55 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of theft of goods under $500.

Butler turned herself into the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on an active warrant for her arrest. Bail has been set at $500.

 

Deandre Fitzgerald Wardsworth, 34, 128 Reba St. C, Natchitoches, La., was arrested on August 26, 2019, at 10:34 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family.

Wardsworth was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center from another agency on an active warrant for his arrest. Bail has been set at $33,306.15.

 

Ian Robert Martin, 21, 2600 Maple St., Morgan City, La., was arrested on August 27, 2019, at 12:26 am for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and license plate light required.

A deputy was patrolling the area of Hwy. 182 near Cameron when he observed a vehicle without an operable license plate light. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Martin. During the stop, drugs were located inside the vehicle. Martin was arrested and released on a summons to appear in court on November 8, 2019.

 

Jonathan Hernandez Parker, 36, 3302 Michigan St. #2, Baytown, Tx., was arrested on August 27, 2019, at 1:47 am for possession of synthetic cannabinoids.

A K-9 deputy was assisting with a traffic stop on Hwy. 182 in Berwick when he made contact with Parker. During the investigation, drugs were found on his person. Parker was arrested and released on a summons to appear in court on November 8, 2019.

 

Sandra Ann Streva, 42, 7196 Park Rd., Morgan City, La., was arrested on August 27, 2019, at 2:49 am for improper lane usage and driving while intoxicated – 1st offense.

A deputy was patrolling the area of Hwy. 182 near Siracusa when he observed a vehicle cross the centerline. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Streva. While the deputy was speaking with Streva, he could smell a strong odor of alcohol emitting from her person. The deputy conducted field sobriety in which she performed poorly. Streva was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for chemical testing which tested her blood alcohol level at 0.264g%. Streva was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has been set at $3,000.

 

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