St. Mary Parish Sheriff Gary Driskell advises that over the last 120-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 227 complaints and reports the following arrests:
Christina Denise Trosclair, 53, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on July 6, 2024, at 7:35 pm for cruelty to animals.
On July 5, 2024, a deputy went to a residence on Chetta Lane after receiving information that the address was associated with subjects who dropped off a shepherd canine on Lake Palourde Road. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Trosclair who admitted that she was the one who dropped off the dog on Lake Palourde Road.
Trosclair was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking and was subsequently released on a summons to appear in court.
Luke Anthony Gros, 19, Franklin, LA, was arrested on July 4, 2024, at 12:42 am for reckless operation-no accident, stalking, and possession of marijuana. Gros was released on a $6,000 bond.
Juvenile Male, 16, Patterson, LA, was arrested on July 4, 2024, at 9:52 am for domestic abuse battery-aggravated and damage to property with intent to defraud. The juvenile male was arrested and released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
Ashley Marie Harris, 32, Baton Rouge, LA, was arrested on July 4, 2024, at 8:50 am on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of disturbing the peace-intoxicated, resisting an officer, and battery of a police officer. Bail has not been set at this time.
Raymond William Thomas, 62, Charenton, LA, was arrested on July 4, 2024, at 11:08 pm for careless operation and driving while intoxicated. Thomas was released on a $12,000 bond.
Leon Marcine Barnes, 49, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on July 4, 2024, at 11:38 pm for driving while intoxicated and reckless operation-no accident. Barnes was released on a $3,000 bond.
Mai Averianna Francis, 24, Franklin, LA, was arrested on July 5, 2024, at 11:27 pm for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and brake lights required. Francis was released on a $3,750 bond.
Demetrius James Green, 33, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on July 7, 2024, at 8:00 pm on a warrant for failure to appear for the charge of battery of a dating partner. Bail has not been set at this time.
Derek Nathaniel Gould Jr., 39, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on July 7, 2024, at 7:42 pm on a SMPSO warrant for failure to appear on the charges of forgery and theft. Gould also held an MCPD warrant for failure to appear for the charge of driving under suspension. Bail was set at $7,000.
Sarah Elizabeth Bran, 38, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on July 7, 2024, at 11:08 pm for theft. Bran also held two MCPD warrants for failure to appear for the charges of shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $2,500.
Virginia Ann Ripple, 37, Shelbyville, IL, was arrested on July 8, 2024, at 5:52 pm on a probation violation. Bail has not been set at this time.
Erica Rae Compton, 28, Charenton, LA, was arrested on July 8, 2024, at 6:55 pm for driving while intoxicated, disturbing the peace-intoxicated, and resisting arrest or officer. Bail was set at $3,500.
Logan Renee Francois, 27, Berwick, LA, was arrested on July 6, 2024, at 9:20 pm for theft. Francois was released on a $1,500 bond.