St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 37 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Korianne Parker Buck, 30, 308 Carol Rd., Bayou Vista, La., was arrested on August 28, 2019, at 1:16 pm on five warrants for failure to appear on the following charges:

• Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling
• Possession of alprazolam (x2)
• Possession of hydrocodone (x2)
• Possession of subutex
• Possession of acetaminophen/codeine
• Operating a vehicle without proof of insurance
• Possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute
• Possession of heroin
• Possession of drug paraphernalia (x2)
• Illegal use/consumption/possession or distribution of CDS in the presence of persons under 17 (x2)
• Possession of anabolic steroid
• Possession of marijuana
• Resisting an officer

Deputies made contact with Buck at her residence in reference to the active warrants for her arrest. Buck was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail has been set.

 

Jamal Andjuan Harvey, 30, 701 Goode St., Houma, La., was arrested on August 28, 2019, at 2:07 pm for expired or no inspection sticker and driving under suspension.

A deputy was patrolling the area of Hwy. 182 near Siracusa Rd. when he observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Harvey. During the stop, the deputy was advised by dispatch that Harvey was operating with a suspended license. Harvey was arrested and released on a summons to appear in court on November 8, 2019.

 

Jonathan Wayne Ashley, 31, 411 Ninth St., Morgan City, La., was arrested on August 28, 2019, at 2:55 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of possession of methamphetamine (less than two grams), obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence, and introducing /possessing contraband in any municipal or parish prison or jail.

Ashley was located at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse on an active warrant for his arrest and was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail has been set.

 

Tyrese M. Fontenot, 20, 201 Trevinot St. #6, Berwick, La., was arrested on August 28, 2019, at 4:05 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana (14 grams or less).

Fontenot was located at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse on an active warrant for his arrest and was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has been set at $1,000.

 

David Vincent Battaglia, 52, 144 Mamie Dr., Schriever, La., was arrested on August 29, 2019, at 12:06 am hit and run and driving while intoxicated.

A deputy was traveling in the Amelia area when he observed a vehicle in the parking lot of a local business with severe damage to the passenger side. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Battaglia. During the investigation, the deputy learned Battaglia was involved in a crash and left the scene. While speaking with Battaglia, the deputy could smell a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. The deputy conducted a standardized field sobriety test on Battaglia which he performed poorly. Battaglia was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for chemical testing which he refused. Battaglia was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has been set at $3,500.

 

Jason Paul Cavalier, Sr., 44, 518 Hilda St., Morgan City, La., was arrested on August 29, 2019, at 2:15 am on two warrants for simple assault and failure to appear on the charge of improper turn and/or fail to give proper turn signals.

Deputies observed Cavalier leaving a local business in Bayou Vista and were aware of the active warrants for his arrest. The deputies conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Cavalier. Cavalier was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail has been set.

 

Public Information Officer

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office

985-384-1622

pio@stmaryso.com

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