The mission of the St. Martinville Police Department, in partnership with the community, is to protect life and property, to understand and serve the needs of the city’s neighborhoods and to improve the quality of life by building capacities to maintain order, resolve problems and apprehend criminals in a manner consistent with the law and reflective of shared community values.

Chief of Police Ricky Martin began his tenure as Chief on December 5, 2017.

He launched his law enforcement career in 1994 with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office.

 

Key Career Highlights and Experience:

 

Chief Martin has held various leadership positions throughout his career, demonstrating a broad range of experience across different agencies:

• St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office

• Broussard Police Department

• United States Department of Defense

• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) (Contracted employee during the BP Oil Spill Investigations)

 

Chief Martin contributes thousands of hours of training and experience to the Police Department in his role as Chief. 

 

“My passion for this career goes far beyond just enforcing laws, community relations and the integrity of our agency is at the forefront of my beliefs” 

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Public Notices

Boil Water Advisory

Due to leak in a large line and subsequent loss of pressure the entire city water system is under a boil advisory until further notice. Crews are working around the clock to get service back as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for...
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Major Water Line Leak and Boil Water Advisory

A major water leak on Aubrey-Ozenne Road is preventing the city from refilling water towers. Customers on Terrace Highway from Capritto Road to Aubrey-Ozenne Road and customers on Aubrey-Ozenne Road will be without water while the area is isolated during the repairs....
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Boil Water Advisory

Repairs are scheduled today at 11:00am that will require water to be cut off east of Bayou Tech. This area will then be under a boil water advisory afterward until further notice. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
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Boil Advisory Rescinded

The boil water advisory has been rescinded for Henry Clay Street and Margaret Street.
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Road Closure

Due to substation repairs the intersection of South Martin Luther King Junior Drive and West Berard Street will be closed in all directions until further notice.
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Boil Water Advisory

On the morning of Thursday, April 2, 2026, water will be shut off on Liz Drive to change a hydrant. All customers on Liz drive will be under a boil water advisory once water is restored.
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Boil Water Advisory

Water will NOT be shut off south of Denier Street on Thursday March25. This repair has been rescheduled for the morning of Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Please keep your notifications on, as dates and times may change due to work details.
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Boil Water Advisory

The boil water advisory for the area north of Domino’s Pizza including Conde Road has been rescinded. Caution: The boil water advisory for Margaret Street and Henry Clay Street is still in effect. We appreciate your patience with ongoing hydrant maintenance and...
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Boil Water Advisory

Hydrant replacements scheduled for Friday March 27, 2026, at 11:00 am will require water to be shut off to customers east of Bayou Tech. This area will then be under a boil water advisory until further notice. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any...
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Boil Water Advisory

A hydrant replacement scheduled for Thursday March 26 at 3:00 PM will require water to be cut off for all customers south of Denier Street. This area will then be under a boil water advisory until further notice.
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