Recent Arrests by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office

John Warren, age 25 of Forest Hill, was arrested and charged with one count of No License Plate Light, one count of Operating a Vehicle while License Suspended and one count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $3531.  Warren posted bond and was released.

Tabitha Sue Smyth, age 29 of Anacoco, was arrested and charged with one count of Reckless Operation of a Vehicle and one count Flight from an Officer.  Bond was set at $12,500. Smyth posted bond and was released.

Steven Michael Eargood age 36 of Brandon, Florida, was arrested on a Commitment to Await Extradition Warrant.  Eargood remains in the Vernon Parish Jail awaiting extradition to Hillsborough County, Florida.

Aaron Lucas Leslie, age 30 of Anacoco, was arrested and charged with one count of Simple Assault and one count of Disorderly Conduct.  Bond was set at $5881.  Leslie posted bond and was released.

Derrick Mayweather, age 43, of Leesville, was arrested on four outstanding Bench Warrants.  Bond has not been set.  Mayweather remains in the Vernon Parish Jail.

Brett Lane Bennett, age 38 of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count Principal to Theft.  Bond has not been set.  Bennett remains in the Vernon Parish Jail.

ALL PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.