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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office books two New Orleans men in stolen vehicle investigation, issues arrest warrant for third

A New Orleans man was booked after he fled from deputies in a stolen vehicle and struck an officer with the vehicle, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said. A second New Orleans man also was booked in connection with the investigation, and an arrest warrant has been issued for a third.

Tyrin Hamilton, 21, of the 9000 block of Bunker Hill Road in New Orleans, was booked with two counts of possession of stolen property and aggravated assault with a motor vehicle upon a police officer.

Maurice Hicks Jr., 19, of the 2900 block of Toledano Street in New Orleans, was booked with two counts of possession of stolen property.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Devonte Smith, 19, of the 9000 block of Bunker Hill Road in New Orleans, for two counts of possession of stolen property.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies were in Arabi investigating a report of a stolen vehicle received through the License Plate Recognition camera system.

When deputies came into contact with the stolen vehicle near the intersection of Judge Perez Drive and Government Street in Arabi, the driver, later identified as Hamilton, sped toward the deputy, striking him with the vehicle.   

As the vehicle sped toward the deputy, he fired at the vehicle, striking Hamilton.

Hamilton was apprehended at the hospital after he was treated and released for non-life threatening injuries, Sheriff Pohlmann said.

The deputy involved in the incident also was transported to the hospital for treatment and was released.  

Sheriff Pohlmann credits the use of LPR camera system technology with the growing number of stolen vehicle apprehensions in St. Bernard. He wants criminals to know he will not tolerate them entering St. Bernard Parish in stolen vehicles and then fleeing from deputies.

“You’re not going to put my citizens at risk and my deputies at risk and not have any consequences. We are going to catch you and we are going to take you to jail. If you try to run over a deputy, you are putting yourself at risk as well.”

Sheriff James Pohlmann

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office books two men in connection with robbery in Chalmette

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office books two men in connection with robbery in Chalmette

Two Chalmette men were arrested Nov. 5 in connection with a robbery that took place overnight in Chalmette, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Treyvon Magee, 19, of Old Hickory Avenue in Chalmette, was booked with two counts of attempted first degree robbery.

Dayton Walters, 17, also of Old Hickory Avenue in Chalmette, was booked with two counts of principle to first degree robbery.

Shortly after midnight on Monday, Nov. 5, Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies responded to a call about a robbery in the 3000 block of Jean Lafitte Parkway in Chalmette.

When deputies arrived on the scene they were met by a male and female victim who stated two unknown males approached them in a black Toyota sedan as they were walking on Jean Lafitte Parkway near the intersection of Galleon Drive.

The victims said one of the male suspects exited the vehicle with his hand under his shirt implying he had a weapon, and demanded the female hand over her purse.

During the incident, the male and female victim said they attempted to flee, but came into contact with the suspects again nearby. The male victim said one of the suspects, later identified as Magee, lunged at him, causing him to stab Magee in self defense with a pocket knife he was carrying.

Both victims were unharmed during the incident, Sheriff Pohlmann said.

The suspects fled the scene, but were later apprehended when Magee sought  treatment at a nearby hospital.

Walters was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked. Magee was booked following being treated and released from the hospital.

A criminal background check was conducted on both suspects, which revealed Magee was wanted on an outstanding warrant out of Picayune, Mississippi for armed robbery.

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Marrero man shot after striking unit with stolen vehicle

** UPDATE ** Marrero man shot in shoulder after striking St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office unit with stolen vehicle.

** Christopher Pace, 25, of the 1700 block of Betty Street in Marrero, was booked Nov. 1 with three counts of attempted first degree murder on a police officer, possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated flight from an officer, and aggravated criminal damage to property. **

Christopher Pace, 25, of the 1700 block of Betty Street in Marrero, Arrested

A Marrero man driving a stolen vehicle was shot in the shoulder after he struck a St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office unit several times while fleeing from deputies attempting to make a traffic stop, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Shortly before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies responded to a call about a 2015 black Chevy Malibu listed as stolen out of New Orleans being spotted in Chalmette.

Deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle near the intersection of St. Bernard Highway and Pakenham Drive in Chalmette.

The driver, a 25-year-old male, refused to stop and led deputies on a pursuit, eastbound on St. Bernard Highway and onto the Chalmette Ferry landing.

As the suspect was attempting to flee on the ferry landing, he struck a patrol car several times with the stolen vehicle.

A deputy fired at the vehicle as it careened toward him, striking the suspect in the shoulder.

The suspect was apprehended and transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Sheriff Pohlmann said.

An arrest warrant has been issued and will be executed upon his release from the hospital.

The suspect is wanted for three counts of attempted first degree murder on a police officer, possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated flight from an officer, and aggravated criminal damage to property.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may filed.

Three Chalmette men arrested for possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and stolen handgun

Three Chalmette men were arrested Oct. 10 with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and two handguns, one of which was reported stolen, were recovered during the course of an undercover investigation conducted by the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Izeah White, 22, of the 3300 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was booked with  possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and felony possession of a firearm.  

Dorian Charles, 23, of West Carolina Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and felony possession of firearm.  

Emon Thompson, 20, of the 3300 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of drug paraphernalia.  

After obtaining a search warrant for White and Thompson’s residence on Golden Drive, agents recovered 60 grams of marijuana, a .9mm handgun which was reported stolen out of New Orleans, a .10mm handgun, and drug paraphernalia, including clear plastic bags and a digital scale, the Sheriff said.

All three subjects were transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked.

A criminal history check was conducted on all three subjects which revealed Charles and White both have prior felony convictions.  

Charles and White are both being held in St. Bernard on $100,000 bonds.   

Thompson was released Oct. 15 on a $55,000 bond, but was transferred to Orleans Parish Prison on outstanding warrants out of the New Orleans Sheriff’s Office and the New Orleans Police Department.

Sheriff Pohlmann reminds residents to call the Sheriff’s Office narcotics hotline at (504) 271-DOPE or 3673 to report suspected illegal drug activity in St. Bernard Parish. Callers can remain anonymous, and all calls will be acted upon.

Violet man booked with second degree murder

***UPDATE***

Dwestley Rodriguez Ratcliff Jr. is in custody.

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office books Violet man with second degree murder, issues arrest warrant for another in connection with Oct. 15 homicide

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a Violet man for second degree murder and has issued an arrest warrant for another man in connection with a fatal shooting that took place Oct. 15 on Daniel Drive in Violet, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Jeff Shields, 27, of the 2200 block of Guerra Drive, was booked Oct. 16 with second degree murder, and an arrest warrant has been issued for Dwestley Rodriguez Ratcliff Jr., 19, of Violet, for the same charge.

Shortly before 9 p.m. on Oct. 15, Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies with the Field Operations Bureau were patrolling in the Violet area when they heard gunshots coming from the area of Daniel and Stacie Drives.

As deputies searched the area to find the source of the gunshots, they observed a vehicle that had crashed into an electrical pole in the 3000 block of Daniel Drive.

When deputies approached the vehicle, Sheriff Pohlmann said, they found a man to be lying across the front driver’s seat suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim, Deshaun Singleton, 17, of Phillip Court in Chalmette, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A .9mm handgun with a 30-round extended magazine found on the victim was recovered, the Sheriff said, and a vehicle check was conducted on the vehicle he was driving which revealed it was listed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office as stolen.

Sheriff Pohlmann said the men were reportedly involved in an altercation just days prior to the shooting.

Shields is being held in St. Bernard Parish Prison on a $850,000 bond.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ratcliff is asked to call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501 or Crimestoppers GNO at (504) 822-1111. Tipsters who call Crimestoppers can remain anonymous, do not have to testify and could be eligible for a cash reward.