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(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

With the help of neighbors and surveillance video, Morgan City police arrested a man accused of trespassing and being a peeping tom, according to arrest reports.
Video also played a role in the arrest of a would-be burglar caught in the act early Tuesday, the Sheriff's Office said.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 39 complaints and made these arrests:
—Joseph Lee Robertson Sr., 57, Jeanerette, was arrested at 2:44 a.m. Tuesday on charges of theft, attempted burglary of an inhabited dwelling, criminal trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal carrying of a weapon.
A K-9 deputy was monitoring traffic on La. 83 when he was dispatched to an alarm activation at a location in Jeanerette.
Dispatch advised that the alarm company saw subjects on surveillance cameras taking equipment out of vehicles.
The K-9 deputy and another deputy responded to the location.
The deputies made contact with a subject, identified as Robertson, who was holding equipment.
Through the investigation, the deputies spoke with the complainant, who stated he witnessed Robertson attempting to enter his home.
Robertson was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.
Bail was set at $60,000.
—Wayne Michael Dupre Jr., 38, Franklin, was arrested at 1:16 p.m. Monday on a charge of criminal trespass.
Dupre was released on a summons to appear Dec. 1.
—Tommy James Trosclair Jr., 29, Patterson, was arrested at 2:56 p.m. Monday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of lorazepam and resisting an officer.
Bail has not been set.
—Noltavia Latrice Conner, 26, Franklin, was arrested at 3:44 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of marijuana; illegal use, consumption, or possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17; resisting an officer by providing false information; speeding; and operating a vehicle without a license.
Conner was released on a summons to appear Dec. 1.
Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 46 calls for service within the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests beginning Monday:
—Anthony Dixon, 31, Nevada Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:22 a.m. Tuesday on charges of peeping tom and two counts of trespassing.
Over the past several days, officers with the Morgan City Police Department Patrol Division responded to the area of Front, Belanger, and Second streets in regards to an individual traveling through properties of others and allegedly pulling on car doors.
It was also alleged that the subject was looking into the windows of residences.
Officers patrolled the area and were able to develop Dixon as a suspect in the investigation.
Due to Community Partners, officers were able to view video surveillance, and Dixon was identified as the culprit in the crimes.
Arrest warrants were filed for Dixon’s arrest on one count of peeping tom and two counts of criminal trespassing.
Dixon was located in the area of Nevada Street by the Morgan City Police Department Warrants Division.
Dixon was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail, where he was booked and incarcerated.
—Conner J. Wells, 20, Parro Lane, Berwick, was arrested at 7:11 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17.
—Robert Joseph Gussman Jr., 49, Aucoin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:55 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for trial.
Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly said the Franklin Police Department responded to nine complaints over the past 24 hours and made these arrests:
—Jaybrioanna Hunter, 26, Joseph Street, Baldwin, was arrested at 8:01 a.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana and a 3rd Ward Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of damage to property.
Hunter was booked, processed and released on a $300 bond.
—Susan Hudson, 51, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:12 p.m. Monday on a charge of theft.
Hudson was booked, processed and held on a $1,500 bond.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
— Richard Edwards, 31, White Castle, was arrested Saturday on charges of illegal window tint and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
An I.C.E.-assigned deputy observed a vehicle with an equipment violation on La. 662 near Bayou L’Ourse and conducted a stop.
The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Edwards, and noted the subject to be acting nervously.
At the conclusion of the interview, the deputy requested consent to search the vehicle which was granted. During that process, a large-caliber handgun was seized.
Edwards is a prior convicted felon.
Edwards was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center and remains incarcerated with bond set at $100,000.
—David George Perry, 30, North Cedar Avenue, Gonzales, was arrested Saturday on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, headlights required and use of multiple beam road-lighting equipment.
—Craig Jerome Herbert, 31, Lucky Street, Plattenville, was arrested Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute oxycodone, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstruction of justice and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation near Labadieville and initiated a stop of that vehicle.
The deputy made contact with the driver, Perry, and began to interview the subject. At this time, the deputy noted significant movement within the vehicle and proceeded to investigate.
The deputy noted a strong odor of suspected marijuana emitting from the vehicle.
The investigating deputy requested the presence of a K-9 at the scene. Both subjects were detained due to safety considerations.
The K-9 conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle and alerted positive to the presence of illegal contraband.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies seized significant quantities of suspected cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a large-caliber handgun.
Perry and Herbert were arrested and booked in the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending bond hearings.
St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Fabreonna Cyrio, 19, Cypress Island Street, St. Martinville, was arrested Monday by the St. Martinville Police Department on charges of accessory after the fact, extortion, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles and a warrant for failure to appear.
—Tqan Thibodeaux, 21, Washington Street, St. Martinville, was arrested Monday by the St. Martinville Police Department on charges of illegal possession of stolen firearms, possession of a firearm while committing or attempting a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of a weapon, and possession with intent to distribute Schedule I drugs.

U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Lafayette, voted against an increase in the federal limit Tuesday. The increase passed in the House and now moves to the Senate.
Higgins objected to the inclusion of $28.6 billion in disaster assistance in the bill increasing the debt limit.
“Speaker [Nancy] Pelosi’s decision to pair hurricane recovery funds with a socialist agenda partisan effort to suspend the debt limit, in order to pave the way for [President Joe] Biden’s $3.5 trillion monstrosity bill, is unacceptable. This package in its current form will not pass the Senate and only further delays supplemental disaster assistance for South Louisiana."

Volunteering is often seen through the lens of how volunteers help to improve communities. Though there’s no denying the valuable role volunteers play in strengthening communities, it’s worth noting just how much volunteers can benefit from donating time and effort to worthy causes.
A 2020 study published in the Journal of Happiness asked 70,000 participants about their volunteering habits and mental health. The study found that, when compared to those who did not volunteer, people who had volunteered in the previous 12 months were more satisfied with their lives and gave their overall health higher ratings.
Volunteering can benefit anyone, and can be especially valuable to students, benefitting overall health and helping in myriad other ways as well.
—Volunteering can get a foot in the door. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reports that employers expect to hire 7.2% more new college graduates from the class of 2021 than they did from the class of 2020.
That’s encouraging news, but recent graduates will still face stiff competition as they look for their first job. Volunteering with an organization in their field can be a great way for current students and recent graduates to get a foot in the door. Even if a volunteering opportunity does not ultimately lead to a job offer, the experience students gain can help them stand out in a crowded pool of job applicants down the road.
—Volunteering can help students find a career path. A 2017 report from the U.S. Department of Education found that about 30% of undergraduates in associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs who had declared majors changed their majors at least once within three years of their initial enrollment. The same report noted that roughly one in 10 changed majors more than once.
Those statistics suggest that many students are uncertain about what they want to study at the onset of their college careers. Volunteering before and during college can help students explore interests and see where their skills are applicable. They can then rely on that experience as they choose a major.
—Volunteering expands students’ social horizons. Volunteers serve and work alongside people from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. That’s a great way to see the world through a new perspective, and it also can positively affect students’ eventual careers.
Professionals who have worked with people of various backgrounds are in better position to effectively communicate with a wider array of people, which can help them build a more diverse set of business relationships. Organizations recognize that value and often prioritize hiring candidates with the kind of strong interpersonal skills students develop through volunteering.
Volunteering can be a great way for students to develop an array of skills that can benefit their personal and professional lives for years to come.

Paul David and Joanne “Missy” Crow of Franklin wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Nicole Michelle Crow, to Lane Howard Jr.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Harold Lloyd Crow, Dorthea Sandridge Crow, the late Alfred Joseph Boudreaux and Lucy Guidry Boudreaux. She is a graduate of both Franklin Senior High and Northwestern State University and is currently employed as special events and promotions supervisor at Cypress Bayou Casino.
The prospective groom is the son of Lane Howard Sr. and Willona and Stephen Williams of Franklin. His grandparents are Hilda Hawkins, the late Nathaniel Fontenot and the late Gloria and Frank Howard. He is a graduate of Franklin Senior High and is currently employed as general manager of Domino’s in Destrehan.
The wedding ceremony will take place Monday, September 27 at 2 p.m. at TreeHouse Point in Issaquah, Washington.