St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 28 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Carlven Calvin Chapman III, 43, 716 Louisiana Street, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on October 16, 2019, at 5:56 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of domestic abuse battery.

A booking deputy made contact with Chapman when he was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center from another agency. Chapman was booked and incarcerated. No bail has been set.  

 

Brittany Renee Kirt, 30, 152 Prairie Road, Franklin, LA, was arrested on October 16, 2019, at 11:21 pm for no taillights, resisting an officer by flight, and no child restraint.

A deputy was patrolling the area of Highway 90 east near Patterson when he observed a vehicle with an inoperable taillight. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle made turns to evade the deputy. When the vehicle stopped, the deputy made contact with the driver, Kirt. The deputy observed a child in the vehicle that was not in a child passenger restraint system. Kirt was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Kirt was subsequently released on a $2,000 bond.

 

David Paul Martin, 39, 4000 Llano Drive, Bourg, LA, was arrested on October 17, 2019, at 12:48 am for no taillights, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lisa Ann Chaisson, 54, 319 Rosemary Ave., Chauvin, LA, was arrested on October 17, 2019, at 12:48 am on the following charges:

• possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• Possession of schedule II drugs (2 counts)
• Possession of schedule IV drugs

A deputy was sitting stationary on Highway 90 near Patterson when he observed a vehicle with no operable taillights. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Martin, and a passenger, Chaisson.  Through the investigation, drugs and drug paraphernalia were located. Martin and Chaisson were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail has been set.

 

Calab Laurance Mitchell, 23, 103 Chris Lane, Centerville, LA, was arrested on October 16, 2019, at 7:42 pm for possession of synthetic cannabinoids, introduction of contraband-penal institute, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tammy Hawk Fusilier, 49, 711 Versen Street, Berwick, LA, was arrested on October 16, 2019, at 7:42 pm on the following charges:

• Following too close
• Improper lane usage
• Possession of methamphetamines
• Possession of drug paraphernalia

A deputy was patrolling the area of highway 90 west near Baldwin when he observed a vehicle following another vehicle too closely, and crossing the fog line. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Fusilier, and a passenger, Mitchell.  Through the investigation, drugs and drug paraphernalia were located. Mitchell and Fusilier were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. The deputy located drug paraphernalia belonging to Mitchell in the patrol unit before leaving the L.E.C.  No bail has been set.

 

Ernest Babe Finley, 42, 1604 Castillo Road, New Iberia, LA, was arrested on October 17, 2019, at 4:50 am for driving under suspension, reckless operation with an accident, and expired or no inspection sticker.

A deputy was dispatched to a location on highway 87 in Sorrel in reference to a one-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the driver, Finley.  Through the investigation, the deputy learned that Finley was driving under suspension. Finley was arrested and released on a summons to appear on January 10, 2020.

 

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St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office

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