ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY)- Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Lafayette man who is wanted in connection with a January burglary and vehicle theft.
On January 9, 2019, Deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a burglary and vehicle theft at a residence in the 7000 block of Main Highway in St. Martinville.
Upon further investigation, it was learned that a suspect, identified as Brayton J. Galentine, 21, Lafayette, allegedly broke into the home in the early morning hours and took a set of car keys from the residence and drove off in the homeowner’s 2017 Ford Fusion.
“Galentine, however, left his personal vehicle in the driveway of the home he burglarized and was subsequently identified,” the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a statement today.
On January 11, 2019, the stolen vehicle, which had been burned, was located by deputies near Lake Fausse Point State Park.
Investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Galentine on the following charges:
- 1 count of 14:62(A) Simple Burglary-(Felony)
- 1 count of 14:67 (B) (2)-Theft above $5,000.00 but under $25,000.00 (Felony)
- 1 count of 14:52 (A) Simple Arson (Felony)
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Galentine is asked to contact the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 394-3071 or via private message on the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
