Speeding Violations Highlight St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report

Only 3 names appear on the 24-hour arrest report released by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. Speeding violations were the main issue. Deputies responded to 34 complaints.

William Gober, Jr. , 60, 1007 Micheal Drive, Patterson, LA was arrested on April 11, 2016 at 7:03 pm for criminal trespass. A deputy responded to a complaint of trespassing on Victoria Riverside Road near the Jennings Bridge in the Patterson area. The deputy found Gober inside a camping tent. Gober was advised to leave the area and was issued a summons to appear in court on July 25, 2016.

Larry Welch , 34, 421 Caroline Street, New Iberia, LA was arrested on April 12, 2016 at 1:36 am for speeding and driving under suspension. A deputy patrolling Sorrel observed a vehicle traveling 59 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone on Highway 182. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Welch. While speaking with him, the deputy found that his driver’s license was listed as suspended. Welch was released on a summons to appear in court on April 12, 2016.

Brian K. Smith , 53, 1035 Eagle Street, Franklin, LA was arrested on April 11, 2016 at 11:42 pm for speeding and driving under suspension. A deputy patrolling St. Joseph observed a vehicle traveling on Irish Bend Road at 37 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone. The deputy conducted a traffic stop on Sterling Road and made contact with the driver, Smith. While speaking with him, the deputy found that his driver’s license was listed as suspended. Smith was released on a summons to appear in court on July 25, 2016.