Arrests Made Across St. Mary Parish for Assault, Battery Charges

Local authorities report multiple arrests for domestic violence, resisting arrest, and other violent crimes in the past week.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffed hands against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The harsh glare of justice shines a light on the ongoing challenges of addressing violent crime in St. Mary Parish.Patterson Today

Police departments across St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, have reported a series of arrests in the past week related to assault, battery, and other violent crimes. The charges include domestic abuse, resisting arrest, and failure to appear in court, with suspects ranging in age from 18 to 67 years old.

Why it matters

These arrests highlight the ongoing challenges of addressing violent crime and domestic violence in the region, as well as the importance of law enforcement coordination and community engagement to promote public safety.

The details

Authorities in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Patterson, and Franklin reported the arrests, which included charges such as domestic abuse battery, violation of a protective order, second-degree battery, simple assault, resisting arrest, and driving while intoxicated. Several of the suspects were also arrested on outstanding warrants for previous failures to appear in court.

  • The arrests took place between April 8 and April 13, 2026.
  • The majority of the arrests occurred over the weekend of April 11-12, 2026.

The players

Chief Chad M. Adams

The police chief of the Morgan City Police Department.

Sheriff Gary Driskell

The sheriff of St. Mary Parish.

Chief Garrett Grogan

The police chief of the Patterson Police Department.

Chief Cedric Handy

The police chief of the Franklin Police Department.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work together as a community to address the root causes of violence and ensure the safety of all our residents.”

— Chief Chad M. Adams, Morgan City Police Department

What’s next

The suspects will appear in court in the coming weeks to face the charges, and authorities will continue to monitor the situation and work with the community to address the underlying issues contributing to the violent crimes.

The takeaway

These arrests underscore the ongoing need for a comprehensive approach to public safety, including strengthening community-police relations, addressing mental health and substance abuse issues, and ensuring swift and fair justice for those who commit violent acts.