FELONY THEFT, WARRANT – PROBATION / PAROLE

FELONY THEFT, WARRANT – PROBATION / PAROLE
RONALD JOSEPH GIBBS

NAPOLEONVILLE – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Ronald Joseph Gibbs, 33, of 3032 Diana Drive, Morgan City, LA, on felony theft charges arising from an incident at a residence in the 1200 block of LA 402 early Wednesday morning.

Deputies were summoned to the area by the complainant who indicated that he was viewing live video surveillance of an individual stealing an ATV from the residence. The footage was provided to investigating deputies and detectives assigned to the case. It was further determined that an outboard motor had also been stolen from the residence.

Deputies and detectives through use of the electronic surveillance footage were able to identify the suspect vehicle. Deputies were able to identify the suspect as Ronald Joseph Gibbs.

Late Wednesday afternoon, deputies observed the suspect vehicle eastbound on LA 70. Deputies observed the suspect vehicle near the Assumption / Ascension Parish line and subsequently arrested Ronald Joseph Gibbs. He was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on Wednesday evening on charges of:

*Theft – Felony
*Detainer – Probation / Parole

Ronald Joseph Gibbs remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

The stolen property was recovered.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-7281.