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Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in Dec. 13 shooting death

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect in the Dec. 13 shooting death of a Baldwin teenager, Sheriff Blaise Smith said.

Gerald J. Druilhet Jr., 17, Baldwin, is named in a warrant alleging second-degree murder and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Druilhet is urged to contact St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Communications at 337-828-1960. Tips and information can also be submitted on the website at https://www.stmaryso.com/crime-tips. You can remain anonymous.

According to the Sheriff's Office:

On Dec. 13 deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Railroad Avenue in Baldwin. Upon arrival, it was learned that the victim, Tromell Robertson, 18, had been shot and was deceased.

SMPSO detectives began an investigation into the incident. As the investigation progressed, two female subjects were arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Tamika Stewart Bougere, 45, Baldwin, was arrested at 12:52 p.m. Dec. 17 on charges of accessory after the fact (second-degree murder), accessory after the fact (illegal possession of a handgun by juvenile) and obstruction of justice (tampering).

Catrina Angelant Druilhet, 42, Baldwin, was arrested at 6:39 p.m. Jan. 31 on charges of accessory after the fact (murder), accessory after the fact (illegal possession of a handgun by juvenile) and obstruction of justice (tampering).

Detectives identified the subject in the shooting as Druilhet. A warrant was obtained for his arrest.

Druilhet is considered to be armed and dangerous.

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