St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 47 complaints and reports the following arrests:

 

Charlene M. Bell, 66, Baldwin, LA, was arrested on March 17, 2022, at 10:05 am on a warrant for disturbing the peace at a funeral. Bell was released on a summons to appear on June 24, 2022.

 

John Godfrey Peltier, 65, Centerville, LA, was arrested on March 17, 2022, at 4:40 pm for reckless operation-no accident, no seat belt, and driving while intoxicated-1st offense. Bail has not been set.

 

Kevin James Diggs, 45, Franklin, LA, was arrested on March 18, 2022, at 12:12 pm for turning movements and required signals and driving under suspension. Diggs also held four warrants for failure to appear on the following charges:

• Battery on a dating partner
• Simple assault
• Improper lane usage
• Operating a vehicle while license is suspended/revoked/canceled
• Improper use of registration/license plates/license

Bail has not been set.

 

Craig Anthony Alexander Sr., 39, Baldwin, LA, was arrested on March 18, 2022, at 1:21 am for possession of legend drug without prescription, open container, turning movements and required signals. Alexander was released on a summons to appear on June 24, 2022.

 

Lauren Elaine McCoy, 33, Franklin, LA, was arrested on March 18, 2022, at 3:30 am for turning movements/required signals, possession of schedule I drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $500.

 

NARCOTICS SECTION

Deontay Jones, 25, Patterson, LA, was arrested on March 17, 2022, at 5:19 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of possession of schedule I (marijuana), operating a vehicle while license is suspended/revoked/canceled, and operating a vehicle with an unlit license plate. Jones was released on a $3,500 bond.

 

Public Information Officer
St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office