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On behalf of the men and women of the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, I welcome you to our website. Whether you are visiting today for information or advice, to make a complaint or simply to find out more about our work, we hope that you find your visit useful and informative. ...more
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SHERIFF THERIOT SWORN IN FOR SECOND TERM
During ceremonies held on July 1, 2008, Sheriff Ronald Theriot was sworn in for his second term as St. Martin Parish's Sheriff. Judge Paul deMahy administered the oath of office to Sheriff Ronald Theriot, Chief Deputy Dannie Brown, and deputies of the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office. More Photos . . .
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SMSO RETIRED DEPUTIES HONORED
On July 1, 2008, four deputies were honored for their years of dedication and service with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office. Pictured below from left are Sheriff Ronny Theriot, Brenda Landry (39 Years), Shara Guidry (39 years), Steve Champagne (16 years), John "Pie" Pourciaux (30 Years), and Chief Deputy Dannie Brown.
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DEPUTY OF THE QUARTER
Mrs. Denise Casey received Deputy of the Quarter for the 2nd Quarter of 2008 at a ceremony held on June 25, 2008. Denise is credited for her hard work and dedication to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office and the publication of the office Newsletter.
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DEPUTIES SEIZE OVER 100 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA AND $9,000.00 IN CASH
On June 4, 2008 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Deputies with St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Patrol Unit conducted a traffic stop on two separate vehicles on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 109 for traffic violations. The Criminal Patrol K-9 Unit conducted an out sniff of the vehicle with a K-9. The K-9 gave a positive response to the odor of narcotics in Ms. Wilson's vehicle. A probable cause search of Ms. Wilson's vehicle resulted in the discovery of approximately 107 pounds of suspected marijuana in trash bags located inside of the trunk. Through further investigation, a controlled delivery of the suspected narcotics was conducted in Knoxville, TN. As a result of the controlled delivery, Knoxville Police Department's Organized Crime Unit was able to make three more arrests on prominent drug dealers in the area, seize one vehicle, and seize over $ 9000 dollars in cash. More . . .
CONSTRUCTION ON NEW PROPERTY & EVIDENCE BUILDING
Construction is underway on the new St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office Property and Evidence Control Building in St. Martinville. This new facility is expected to be complete during the summer of 2008.
SERT SNIPERS ATTEND TRAINING
Det. James Thibodeaux and Lt. Troy LeBlanc attended a five day 50 hour Law Enforcement Sniper Level I training on March 21 - April 4, 2008. The training was held at Tac Driver's Training Center in Arnaudville, LA. During the course, participants completed shooting from 7 yards to 350 yards in daylight, low light, and night time.
Pictured are from left Instructor Mike Moore, Lt. Troy LeBlanc, and Det. James Thibodeaux
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 132 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA SEIZED ON I-10
On April 23, 2008, Deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Interstate 10. The driver stated several inconsistencies about her traveling plans, which prompted the Deputy to ask for consent to search the vehicle. After consent was given, the Deputy used a K-9 and an alert was made on the vehicle. The vehicle was then searched which led to the discovery of approximaely 132 pounds of marijuana. More. . .
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HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
On April 24, 2008, the St. Martinville Chamber of Commerce held the Humanitarian of the Year Award Banquet. Nick Breaux with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office was presented with the 2008 Humanitarian of the Year Award by the St. Martinville Chamber of Commerce for Dedicated Service and Commitment to Excellence.
We would like to congratulate Nick on this honor.
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office * PO Box 247 * St. Martinville, LA 70582 * 1-337-394-3071
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