Cyberstalking, theft, domestic abuse arrests reported
(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)
Morgan City police reported arrests this week on theft and bad check charges, while St. Mary deputies made arrests in cyberstalking and sexual battery cases.
Morgan City
Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 51 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Kristie Renee’ Rulf Ribardi, 45, Second Street, Berwick, was arrested at 1:34 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of issuing worthless checks.
--Jeremy Sentel Blackburn, 44, Bowman Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:53 a.m. Thursday on two counts of theft (under $1,000).
--Garrett Daigle, 38, Roderick Street, Morgan City, was arrested 9:09 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).
St. Mary
Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 48-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 42 complaints and made these arrests:
--Gilbert R. Lacombe, 54, Patterson, was arrested at 9:29 p.m. Wednesday on charges of sexual battery (rubbing, touching) and indecent behavior with juveniles. Bail has not been set at this time.
--Albert Stadium, 31, Houma, was arrested at 2:57 a.m. Wednesday on charges of criminal mischief (false report), cyberstalking electronic mail, domestic abuse battery (strangulation), domestic abuse battery (child endangerment law) and domestic abuse battery.
--Rodney Nixon Bowie Jr., 45, Franklin, was arrested at 3:02 a.m. Thursday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of criminal neglect of family and battery of a dating partner. Bail has not been set at this time.
Bail was set at $47,000.
Berwick
Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests over the last 72 hours:
--Joseph Estay III, 53, Berwick, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. Monday on a Berwick warrant alleging unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and a St. Mary warrant alleging simple criminal damage to property.
About 7:25 p.m. Monday, officers observed Estay and knew him to have active warrants. Officers made contact with Estay and advised him of the outstanding warrants.
Estay was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department. The Berwick warrant stems from a complaint received Aug. 3, in which Estay entered a residence without permission.
--Matthew Garces, 32, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday on a St. Mary warrant alleging failure to appear.
About 7:16 p.m. Tuesday, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for traffic violations. Garces was identified as the driver, and it was learned that he had active warrants for his arrest. Garces was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked on the outstanding warrants for the St. Mary Parish Sheriffs Office.
--Robert Chamberlain, 39, Richmond, Texas, was arrested at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated and improper lane usage.
About 9:37 p.m. Tuesday, the Berwick Police Department received a call about a reckless driver traveling on U.S. 90.
Officers responded to the area and were able to locate the described vehicle. They observed it to cross the center line several times. A traffic stop was conducted, and contact was made with the driver, who was identified as Chamberlain.
While speaking with Chamberlain, he showed signs of impairment. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and he performed poorly. Chamberlain was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he refused to provide a valid breath sample. Chamberlain was booked.
--Bradley Kinkle, 29, Berwick, was arrested at 2:34 p.m. Wednesday on a Berwick warrant alleging battery of a dating partner (second offense), violation of a protective order (second offense) and remaining where forbidden.
About 4:10 a.m. Aug. 17, the Berwick Police Department received reports of a domestic altercation that took place at a residence in Berwick. Officers met with the victim and observed
physical evidence of a battery that took place.
Through the course of the investigation, it was learned that Kinkle committed the battery on the victim, and currently had an active protective order against him for the victim. It was also learned that Kinkle was previously warned not to return to the residence. At the time of the complaint, Kinkle had fled the area, and warrants were obtained for his arrest.
About 2:34 p.m. Wednesday, officers observed Kinkle in the area of Sixth Street. Contact was made with Kinkle, and he was advised of the active warrants. Kinkle was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.
--Scott Bailey, 55, Stephensville was arrested at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of simple battery.
About 6:48 p.m. Wednesday, the Berwick Police Department received a complaint about a battery that occurred at a local business. Officers spoke with the complainant, who stated Bailey committed a battery on him.
Officers were able to locate Bailey and spoke with him as well, and he admitted to the battery. Bailey was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.
Franklin
Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Franklin Police Department responded to four complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest::
--Tra'Antray James, 25, Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, was arrested at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday on charge of theft. James was booked, processed and released on a $15,000 bond.