St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 38 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Fred Purnell Kenner, 34, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on August 11, 2021, at 1:09 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids with intent to distribute. Kenner was released on a summons to appear on November 2, 2021.

 

Josiya Tyrique James, 18, Franklin, LA, was arrested on August 11, 2021, at 7:21 pm for resisting arrest or officer, criminal trespass, and theft. Bail was set at $5,000.

 

Jorge Rodriguez, 50, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on August 11, 2021, at 8:22 pm for disturbing the peace by fighting. Rodriguez was released on a summons to appear on November 2, 2021.

 

Homero Vela, 23, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on August 11, 2021, at 8:22 pm for disturbing the peace by fighting. Vela was released on a summons to appear on November 2, 2021.

 

Kya Nerve, 26, Franklin, LA, was arrested on August 12, 2021, at 4:59 am for speeding, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Nerve was released on a summons to appear on November 2, 2021.

 

Jesus Fernandez, 61, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on August 11, 2021, at 2:45 pm on a warrant for the charges of cockfighting and cruelty to animals. Fernandez was released on a $10,000 bond.

 

Public Information Officer
St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office
985-384-1622
pio@stmaryso.com
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