Arrest Reports 4-28-19
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported the following arrests:
Melissa Anne Castillo, 28, of 599 Katherine St., Jeanerette, was arrested Wednesday at 8:36 a.m. on charges of failure to signal and driving under suspension.
A deputy was traveling westbound on La. 182 approaching Yokely Road in Franklin when he observed a vehicle pass another vehicle without using a turn signal. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver, identified as Castillo. A background check revealed Castillo was driving under suspension. She was issued a summons.
Delvin Devon Darby, 26, of 323 Second St., Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. on charges of turning movements and required signals and driving under suspension.
A deputy was patrolling the area of Martin Luther King Boulevard near Bollard Street in Baldwin when he observed a vehicle fail to use the proper turn signal. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver, identified as Darby. A background check on revealed Darby was driving under suspension. He was issued a summons.
Albert Joseph Stevens II, 45, of 301 David Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested Wednesday at 11:50 a.m. on warrants for failure to appear for the charge of two counts of issuing worthless checks.
Stevens was located at the Assumption Parish Jail on the above-mentioned warrants. He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bond was set at $2,000.
Sarah Rosa Cole Ambrose, 28, of 906 Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested Wednesday at 8:33 p.m. on charges of no headlights, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A deputy was patrolling the area of Teche Road at the intersection of La. 182 in Bayou Vista when he observed a vehicle with only one operational headlight. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver, identified as Ambrose. While speaking with Ambrose, the deputy could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Consent to search her purse was granted. Upon the search of her purse, the deputy located burnt marijuana cigarettes and drug paraphernalia. Ambrose was issued a summons.
Varice Kevin Richardson, 25, of 161 Friendship Alley, Amelia, was arrested Thursday at 12:15 a.m. on the charge of domestic abuse battery and warrants from the Morgan City Police Department for failure to appear on the charge of simple battery and failure to appear on the charge of contempt of court.
A deputy was dispatched to 161 Friendship Alley in Amelia in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy questioned Richardson, who admitted to pushing the victim. A background check on Richardson revealed the active warrants. He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bond has been set at $3,102.
John Paul Dehart Jr., 35, of 142 Pitre St., Houma, was arrested Thursday at 2:06 p.m. on warrants for failure to appear on the charge of two counts of criminal neglect of family.
Dehart was located at the Terrebonne Parish Detention Center. He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bond has been set at $15,057.
Walter Baker Jr., 57, 616 ½ Twelfth St., Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 3:40 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear for imposition hearing for the charge of criminal neglect of family.
Baker was located at 620 Willow St. in Franklin, on the above-mentioned warrant. He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bond has been set at $21,088.
Anthony Tony Bourda Jr., 38, of 511 Seventh St., A, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 6:06 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear for imposition hearing for the charge of criminal neglect of family.
Bourda was located at 505 Robinson St. in Franklin, on the above-mentioned warrant. He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bond has been set at $17,153.