Juveniles charged with theft of vehicle

Published 6:00 am Sunday, July 15, 2018

CENTERVILLE — Two 14-year-old Centerville juveniles were arrested July 3 by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office for theft of a motor vehicle and curfew violation. 

According to spokeswoman Traci Landry, a deputy patrolling Centerville responded to a vehicle theft report at Louisiana 317 at approximately 1:39 a.m. The deputy learned two juveniles took a vehicle without permission, she said.  After finding the juveniles, the deputy allegedly found evidence they were out past curfew in the stolen vehicle. 

Both were released to their guardians pending juvenile court proceedings.