St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 44 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Cherie Ann Welch, 28, Baldwin, LA, was arrested on October 4, 2021, at 6:55 am for general speed law, improper backing, and resisting a police officer with force. Bail was set at $3,250.

 

Cody Fryou, 31, Patterson, LA, was arrested on October 4, 2021, at 10:37 pm on two warrants for failure to appear on the charges unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage to property, and possession of drug paraphernalia. No bail has been set.

 

Corey Thomas Tarver, 44, Patterson, LA, was arrested on October 4, 2021, at 11:28 am on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana. No bail has been set.

 

Melissa Jean Baldwin, 44, Marrero, LA, was arrested on October 4, 2021, at 7:35 pm on the following charges:

• Possession of schedule II drug with intent to distribute (2 counts)
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Obstruction of justice-tampering
• Introduction of contraband-penal institution

Baldwin also held a warrant for failure to appear through the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office.

Margaret Mary Guidroz, 42, Patterson, LA, was arrested on October 4, 2021, at 7:35 pm on the following charges:

• Possession of methamphetamines
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Possession of schedule IV drugs
• Possession of marijuana

Guidroz also held a warrant for failure to appear in Lafourche Parish.

A deputy was dispatched to a business in Bayou Vista and made contact with a complainant who stated that two female subjects attempted to sell something, possibly drugs, to her juvenile daughter.

The deputy located one of the females, identified as Guidroz, in the parking lot and made contact with her. Through the investigation, drugs and drug paraphernalia were located in her possession. Dispatch advised that Guidroz also held an active warrant in Lafourche Parish.

The deputy learned that the other woman, identified, as Baldwin, was also in the parking lot. An assisting deputy arrived and made contact with Baldwin. As the investigation continued, the deputies learned that Baldwin held active warrants and drugs were found in her possession.

Guidroz and Baldwin were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail has been set.

 

Ronald Wayne Johnson, 30, Patterson, LA, was arrested on October 4, 2021, at 7:20 pm for battery of a correctional officer. Johnson continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

 

Cedric Benjamin Gant, 24, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on October 5, 2021, at 7:33 pm on two warrants for failure to appear on the charge of violation of a protection order. Gant was released on a $11,000 bond.

 

Nathaniel P. Valen, 40, Jeanerette, LA, was arrested on October 5, 2021, at 1:22 am for no insurance and driving under suspension. Valen was released on a summons to appear on January 4, 2022.

 

Public Information Officer
St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office
985-384-1622
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