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Franklin officials mourn victim of gun violence

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 10:46am
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FRANKLIN -- A community prayer vigil was held June 30 in Franklin for Rock Jones, who was killed in an act of gun violence.
She was killed by a stray gunshot recently.
The Police Department received several calls of shots fired in the area of Martin Luther King Boulevard, including a call from the victim who stated that he was shot and believed that his mother was shot as well.
Officers found 42-year-old male victim, and officers also located a deceased woman, 65.
The man was transported by Acadian Ambulance to a local hospital.
During the vigil held on Martin Luther King Boulevard, Mayor Eugene Foulcard gave an impassioned plea to prevent any further tragedies.
“Blessed are the peacemakers,” Foulcard quoted scripture. “For they shall be called children of God.
“As I look around this crowd I ask one rhetorical question: Am I my brother’s keeper?...What have you done in this call to action that I’m doing right now to make a difference to end this gun violence in Franklin? The voice of my brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground.”
He said Police Chief Morris Beverly, the Police Department and the City Council have “been fighting the good fight, I know what it feels like.
"Please hear my cries. Enough is enough! I’ve heard moans and cries of my mother; five blocks away from here my nephew was killed on October 23, 2016, at the corner of MLK and Augustine Maze Street. A month later, my sister and my brother-in-law lost their son. … I know what those crimes feel like.”
The mayor defended the city’s response to the violence, saying, “We’ve been doing all we can possibly do, with the assistance of the Sheriff’s Department and other entities, federal officials as well, we demand justice, we will not stop until we find out who did that evil deed. This is a classic battle of good versus evil…my prayers for this city is that we put these guns down.”
Sheriff Blaise Smith, saying he lives on the corner of Pecot and Talbot Streets, “If we had a beef, we went to the graveyard or we went to the park. We threw a couple knuckles, and when we got it done, we shook each others’ hands. And that was it. We need a lot more hand-shaking.
“One of the things Jesus was full of and what we’ve lost in the community is compassion. Jesus was on the cross, they nailed him to the cross and did all kinds of things to him, but what did he say? ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ We have to ask for forgiveness now.”
“I stand and ask for your help to give Rock Jones," Police Chief Morris Beverly said.
"Reach out in your heart and please help our Police Department bring the people that did this to jail.
“Rock was a real person deserving more than what she got.”

Around Town for July 8

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 10:43am

Happy birthday Ira Minor, Paulette Watson, Barbara Granger and Gayne Prater, from family and friends.

Wheel House for July 8

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 10:35am

RAFFLE
St. Bernadette Ladies Altar Society sponsoring a raffle to benefit parish hall renovation. Tickets are $1. Drawing is Aug. 24. Tickets available at Bayou Vista Knights of Columbus July Fry II or contact Michelle Tholen, 985-395-2065.

RAMONA 'MONA' DAIGLE DAVIS

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 10:28am

August 20, 1953 — July 7, 2021
Ramona “Mona” Daigle Davis, 67, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mona was born on August 20, 1953 in Morgan City, the daughter of Norman C. Daigle Sr. and Leona Ketchum Daigle.
Mona had a love for being in the outdoors either hunting or fishing. In her younger years, she loved to be out on the shrimp boat with dad working many hours to bring in a bounty of shrimp. She loved Montana and the beautiful countryside and loved to go “glamping” with her family in the mountains there. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family always there if anyone needed anything. She loved to play cards every weekend with her friends.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 46 years, Ernest “Ernie” Davis of Morgan City; three daughters, Tiesha Weatherford and husband Paul of Brock, Texas, Misty Perez and husband Luis of Alexandria and Kimberly Smiley of Delray Beach, Florida; six grandchildren, Andrew Weatherford, Kaleb Weatherford, Joshua Weatherford and wife Ashley, Charlize Weatherford, Gabriel Smiley and Luis “Daniel”-Davis Perez; three great-grandchildren, Addy Weatherford, Asher Weatherford and Tatum Weatherford; two brothers, Larry Daigle and wife Catherine and Jonathon Daigle, both of Morgan City; one sister, Sarah Daigle of New Orleans; and longtime best friends, Diana and Jeff LaCoste Sr. of Patterson.
Mona was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jerald Daigle, Charles Daigle and Bradley Daigle; and one sister, Christina Daigle.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Larry Daigle, Jonathan Daigle, Kaleb Weatherford, Joshua Weatherford, Jeff LaCoste Sr. and Jeff LaCoste Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Daniel Perez.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Twin City Funeral Home with Bro. James Kyle officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Twin City Funeral Home with the visitation resuming from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Following the services, Mona will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

DAVID LEE HARTFORD

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 10:27am

David Lee Hartford, 71, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, and a long-time resident of Patterson, Louisiana, passed away in his residence on Monday, July 5, 2021. Mr. Hartford was an Air Force veteran, and while serving our country was stationed in various countries around the world including Korea, Turkey, and London. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing, tinkering in his shed, and also programming computers.
David was the beloved husband of Dale Broussard Hartford; the loving father of his daughters Tiffany Hartford, and Catherine Parsi and her husband Kia; and grandfather of Aidan Parsi, Lily Parsi, and Liam Parsi. He also leaves his brother, Rocky Brashears; and his sisters Cris D’elena, Lisa Long, Catherine Ross, Margaret Stewart, and Elizabeth McKee to cherish his memory.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Frizelle Hartford; his biological father, John Ross; and his adopted father, William “Bill” Hartford.
He had a deep love for his family, especially his nieces and nephews, and will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
A visitation will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson, Louisiana on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial conducted by Father Richard Greene will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Following the Mass, he will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Ibert’s Memorial Park Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Matt Anslem, James Richard, Rocky Brashears, Dwayne Broussard, Allen Woodle, and Adam Broussard.
Family and friends may view the obituary online by visiting www.iberts.com and are encouraged to share their condolences, cherished memories, love, and support for the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

MALISA ANN MAYON

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 10:26am

Malisa Ann Mayon, 62, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Ochsner St. Mary.
Malisa was born on November 18, 1958 in Morgan City, the daughter of Dudley A. Mayon Jr. and Bessie Hidalgo Mayon.
Malisa was the head librarian and archives director for the City of Morgan City for over 20 years retiring in 2014. At an early age Malisa was taught how to sew by her mother, and she made many items over the years. Malisa was very creative when it came to sewing and she was very successful at making creative clothing for porcelain dolls that she would sell to people all over the United States.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother, Bessie Hidalgo Mayon of Morgan City; one sister, Christine Bailey and husband Randy of Biloxi, Mississippi; one niece, Danielle Sansone and husband Alex of Houston, Texas; numerous cousins and friends.
Malisa was preceded in death by her father, Dudley A. Mayon Jr. and one brother, Daniel Noel Mayon.
The family would like to thank Malisa’s friends and caregivers, Lisa Scully and Dawn and Dwight Crochet, who were always there for her when she needed anything.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Twin City Funeral Home with a visitation being held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Funeral services will be officiated by Father Brett Lapeyrouse. Following the services, Malisa will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Morgan City police radio logs for July 6

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 10:25am

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the police department at 985-380-4605.
Tuesday, July 6
6:18 a.m. 3000 block of Diane Drive; Suspicious subject.
8:19 a.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Juvenile problem.
9:21 a.m. 1200 block of Federal Avenue; Suspicious vehicle.
9:47 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrant.
9:52 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:27 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
10:43 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:48 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:50 a.m. Pecan Street; Complaint.
10:59 a.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Criminal damage to property.
11:14 a.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Arrest.
11:34 a.m. Terrebonne Street; Complaint.
12:19 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.
12:21 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Reckless operation.
1:36 p.m. 700 block of Hilda Street; Civil.
1:54 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
2:05 p.m. Allison Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard; Stalled vehicle.
2:13 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
2:41 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
3:17 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Disturbance.
3:58 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Crash.
4:09 p.m. La. 70; Reckless operation.
4:23 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Removal of subject.
4:30 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Shoplifter.
4:39 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
5:02 p.m. 3000 block of Diane Drive; Suspicious subject.
5:20 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Theft.
7:13 p.m. Federal Avenue and Leona Street; Reckless driving.
7:28 p.m. 700 block of Franklin Street; Assistance.
8:07 p.m. 300 block of Second Street; Assistance.
8:09 p.m. Mallard Street; Disturbance.
8:13 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Theft.
8:42 p.m. Federal Avenue and Garber Street; Complaint.
11:03 p.m. 800 block of Freret Street; Medical.

Cameras, social media assist in suspect's arrest

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 10:14am
Staff Report

(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.)

A combination of home surveillance cameras, social media and police work resulted in the arrest of a man accused of trespassing on property at several Lakeside homes, Morgan City police said.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that over the last 24-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 51 calls for service and made these arrests:
—Anthony Terrell Dixon, 31, Everett Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:59 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging direct contempt of court (failure to appear for arraignment). He was arrested at 10:49 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging two counts of criminal trespass.
During the early morning hours Tuesday, officers of the Morgan City Police Department responded to several calls of an individual randomly walking through private property. He was captured on several residential surveillance systems in Lakeside Subdivision. One of the responding officers observed Dixon, who fit a possible decription, walking on La. 182. A warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City held an active warrant for his arrest.
He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and was a person of interest in the individual trespassing in Lakeside Subdivision.
The footage from Lakeside Subdivision was released on social media, and the individual was positively identified as Dixon. An arrest warrant for Dixon was obtained by detectives with the Morgan City Police Department.
Dixon was additionally booked on the new charges. The investigation continues, and further charges could be filed.
—Skilan Ariel Gros, 27, Greenleaf Boulevard, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 11:29 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of entry or remaining in places or on land after forbidden and resisting an officer, and on a 16th Judicial District Court warrant alleging failure to appear for arraignment (three counts).
—Nicholas Anthony Feliciano, 26, Saint Clair Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft under $1,000.
—Angelina Coleman, 36, McKinley Street, Houma, was arrested at 10:39 p.m. Tuesday on warrant alleging contributing to child delinquency or neglect and contempt of court (6th Ward Court).
—Lacey Yates, 38, Pecan Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:47 p.m. Tuesday on charges of improper lane usage, tail lamps and possession of marijuana.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 42 complaints and made these arrests:
—Darren James Darby, 25, Franklin, was 11:05 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of simple criminal damage to property. Darby continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
—Robert Carley Chapman, 35, Franklin, was arrested at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday on charges of improper lane usage and driving under suspension. Chapman was released on a summons Oct. 7.
—Jerime Lamal Chapman, 33, Patterson, was arrested at 2:19 p.m. Tuesday on charges of resisting an officer by flight, resisting a police officer with force (aggravated), possession of marijuana, possession of a legend drug without prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Chapman was released on a $10,000 bond.
—Carissa Ann Upshaw, 40, Franklin, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana, introduction of contraband into a penal institution, driving under suspension and possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II drug.
Upshaw was also named in a a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane usage. Bail has not been set.
—Hailey Elizabeth Saucier, 21, Franklin, was arrested at 10:08 a.m. Tuesday on charges of speeding, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Saucier was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Eric Demond Dennis, 36, Franklin, was arrested at 1:24 a.m. Wednesday on charges of improper lane usage, no driver’s license, resisting an officer by giving false information, obstruction of justice (tampering), possession of Schedule II drugs and monetary instrument abuse.
Bail has not been set.
—Mariah Moore, 33, Jeanerette, was arrested at 1:24 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of Schedule II drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has not been set.
—Jaquan Verrett, 22, Franklin, was arrested at 5:33 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on a charge of possession of marijuana and brake lights out. Verrett was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Trevontrea Freeman, 25, Jeanerette, was arrested at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of no turn signal, possession of marijuana, possession of alprazolam, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, resisting an officer by giving false information and no driver’s license. Freeman was also arrested on an Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant on a charge of domestic abuse aggravated battery.
Bail was set at $60,000 on the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office charges, and a hold has been placed on Freeman by another agency.

Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 10 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests:
—Joseph Nedd, 56, Tabor Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated June 13 alleging theft and two counts of aggravated second-degree battery and theft. Nedd was booked, processed and held on a $40,000 bond.

St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Mark Bonin, 29, Vermilion Street, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Tuesday and held for court.
—Kelly Brousard, 48, Broussard Lane, Arnaudville, was arrested Tuesday by the Henderson Police Department on a warrant for failure to appear.
—Darius Coleman, 27, Clairborne Drive, Lafayette, was arrested Tuesday on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, criminal trespass, simple criminal damage to property and simple possession of marijuana, and on an extradition warrant.
—Ricky Escagne, 20, Bayou Alexandre Highway, St. Martinville, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of aggravated battery.
—Jason Jones, 21, Cypress Island Highway, St. Martinville, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of third-degree rape.
—Joseph Ramsay, 39, Jefferson Street, St. Martinville, was arrested Tuesday on charges of simple domestic abuse battery and warrants for failure to appear on charges of simple domestic abuse battery, home invasion, illegal possession of stolen things, simple escape, aggravated battery and simple criminal damage to property.
—Julien Mallery, 31, Bridge Street, St. Martinville, was arrested Tuesday on charges of manufacture, distribution or possession with intent to district Schedule II drugs; clandestine lab; violations of controlled dangerous substance laws; possession of Schedule III drugs (stimulations); Schedule I drugs; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Bryce Meche, 24, Serette Street, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of video voyeurism.
—Heidi Theriot, 40, St. Martinville, was arrested June 29 on charges of possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute buprenorphine, creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory, transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, three counts of use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of juveniles, six counts of possession of a firearm in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, criminal conspiracy to distribute Schedule I, II and III drugs, and criminal conspiracy to operate a clandestine laboratory.
—Ricky P. Theriot Jr., 39, St. Martinville, was arrested June 29 on charges of possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute buprenorphine, creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory, transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, three counts of use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of juveniles, six counts of possession of a firearm in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, criminal conspiracy to distribute Schedule I, II and III drugs, and criminal conspiracy to operate a clandestine laboratory.
—Trey Theriot, 20, St. Martinville, was arrested June 29 on charges of possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute buprenorphine, creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory, transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, three counts of use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of juveniles, six counts of possession of a firearm in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, criminal conspiracy to distribute Schedule I, II and III drugs, and criminal conspiracy to operate a clandestine laboratory.
An investigation was initiated following reports of suspected illegal drug activity at a residence in the 1500 block of Hebert Lane Highway, St. Martinville.
At the culmination of the investigation, deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office obtained a narcotics search warrant for the residence.
Bond was set at $745,000 for each of the three suspects.
Breaux thanked agents with Homeland Security Investigations for their assistance regarding this investigation.
—Madelyn Paige Matt, 33, Lafayette, was arrested Monday on a charge of felony theft.
Deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report from a resident regarding several unauthorized credit card charges. Following an investigation into the allegations, deputies learned that multiple unauthorized transactions had been made over the span of several days.
At the culmination of the investigation, deputies were able to identify the suspect, and a warrant of arrest was obtained.
Matt was arrested Monday.
Bond was set at $7,500.
Breaux encouraged everyone to regularly review bank and credit card statements so unauthorized charges can be detected in a timely manner. Report discrepancies immediately to the banking institution or credit card agency, along with your local law enforcement agency.

School Board will consider recommending masks, but no mandate, for '21-'22

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 5:04pm
Masks would still be required on buses

The St. Mary Parish School Board will consider whether to extend the mask rules revised for a summer program to the 2021-22 school year.

The board meets at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Central Office Complex in Centerville.

In June, the board revised the mask mandate for the Summer Adventure Program, making mask-wearing a recommendation but no longer a mandate except while riding a school bus, Superintendent Teresa Bagwell said in an email Wednesday.

“As we prepare for the new school year, I am asking that the board consider approving a continuation of that same protocol for the 2021-2022 school year,” Bagwell said.

Currently, the state allows local systems to make the decision and most are opting for recommending masks but not requiring them, especially for those who are vaccinated, Bagwell said.

Also on the agenda for Thursday’s meeting:

—Consider renewal of administrator contracts 2021-23.

—Approve revisions to the St. Mary Parish School Board Comprehensive Salary and
Job Classification 2021-2022

—Consider several insurance proposals, including those for casualty coverage, life insurance, student accident insurance and a renewal of the Medicare Advantage Plan for retirees.

—Consider approval of the 2021-22 pupil progression plan.

—Consider approval of the St. Mary Parish Strategic Plan for 2021-22.

—Recognize another of the district’s Word Millionaires, students who have read at least 1 million words. This month’s honoree will be Stanley Aucoin of Berwick Elementary.

The board may also go into closed session to talk about a lawsuit, Coulon vs. St. Mary Parish Board of Education.

Over weekend, local agencies make 10 drug arrests

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:39am
Staff Report

(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.)

Ten people were arrested on drug charges over the long holiday weekend, including a Patterson woman booked on heroin and prescription drug counts.
Also, Assumption Parish deputies were involved in a high-speed pursuit that ended on the points of spike strips.
The driver was 13 and behind the wheel of a stolen car, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Patterson
Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:
—Tiffanie Vice, 35, Bernard Street, was arrested at 6:37 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of heroin and possession of a prescription drug without a prescription.
—Ivory Payton, 23, Martin Luther King Boulevard, Franklin, was arrested at 1:05 p.m. Monday on a charge of simple criminal damage to property.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that over the last 24-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 46 calls for service and made these arrests beginning Monday:
—Trey Anthony Lauback, 24, Rebsman Park Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, was arrested at 11:03 a.m. Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting).
—Javon Niles Jones, 19, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:15 p.m. Monday on a charge of simple battery.
—Naki Anderson, 21, North Bayou Black Drive, Gibson, was arrested at 2:54 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and theft under $1,000.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 96-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 164 complaints and made these arrests:
—Noltavia Latrice Conner, 25, Franklin, was arrested at 4 p.m. Friday on charges of speeding, driver must be licensed, two counts of no child restraint, possession of marijuana, illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17 and resisting an officer by giving false information.
Conner was also named in a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal mischief.
No bail has been set.
—Raymon Dontrial Jones Sr., 32, Jeanerette, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $5,000.
—Caleb Lipari, 19, Patterson, was arrested at 8:27 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of resisting an officer. Lipari was also named in an Assumption Parish warrant alleging simple burglary. No bail has been set on the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant, and a hold has been placed on Lipari for another agency.
—Travis Anthony Yates Sr., 39, Centerville, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. Saturday on charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A deputy was patrolling the area of U.S. 90 West when he observed a vehicle cross the center and fog lines multiple times.
The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Yates.
During the investigation, K-9 Jace was deployed and showed an odor response on the vehicle. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were subsequently located in the vehicle. Dispatch advised the deputy that Yates’ license was suspended.
Yates was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail has been set.
—Juvenile female, 17, Franklin, was arrested at 1:13 p.m. Saturday on charges of speeding, driver must be licensed, brake lights required, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The girl was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Kyle Bailey Bellard, 21, Bayou Vista, was arrested, at 6:53 p.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of stolen things and on an Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant for failure to appear on the charges of simple burglary (five counts). Bail was set at $40,000, and a hold was placed on Bellard for another agency.
—Anthony Braxton Boudreaux, 25, Elton, was arrested at 2:22 p.m. Saturday on charges of introduction of contraband into a penal institution and simple criminal damage to property. No bail has been set for these charges, and Boudreaux continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
—Monyea Montrell Greer, 30, Harvey, was arrested at 2:22 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I drug, introduction of contraband into a penal institution and simple criminal damage to property.
No bail has been set for these charges, and Greer continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
—Deondre Jarrell Grogan, 19, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:26 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving under suspension and maximum speed limit. Grogan was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Dontrielle Harris, 30, Franklin, was arrested at 12:10 p.m. Saturday on charges of expired license plate and no insurance. Harris was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Gerald Wayne Leblanc, 66, Rayne was arrested at 8:21 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving under suspension and traffic control signals. Leblanc was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Juvenile male, 16, Berwick, was arrested at 9:50 a.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. The boy was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Jill Marie Parker, 46, Patterson, was arrested at 9:18 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Parker also was named in two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has not been set.
—Terri Lynn Landry, 39, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:18 a.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Landry was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Antonio Lamonte Blackburn, 48, Jean-erette, was arrested at 9:39 a.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of speeding and failing to honor a written promise to appear. Blackburn was released on a $365 bond.
—Jake J. Quintana, 37, Delcambre, was arrested at 10:19 a.m. Sunday on a charge of driving under suspension. Quintana was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Cynthia Marie Ogara, 36, Amelia, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Monday on charges of speeding, driving under suspension, failure of owner to secure registration, no insurance, and switched or stolen license plate.
Ogara was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Loren Anthony Wells Sr., 46, Franklin, was arrested at 10:19 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana and no lights in fog. Wells was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.

Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 24 complaints over the holiday weekend and made these arrests:
—Christion Douglas, 19, Midway Road, Dallas, Texas, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Douglas was booked, processed and released on a $3,500bond.
—Darren Darby, 25, Isabella Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6:03 p.m. Sunday on a warrant dated Sunday alleging simple battery, theft, criminal damage to property, two counts of home invasion and two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm. Darby was booked, processed and held on an $80,000.00 bond.

Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
—Juvenile, 13, was arrested Friday on charges of felony theft of a motor vehicle and aggravated flight from an officer and as a runaway juvenile.
The arrest was in connection with an auto theft in the Paincourtville area, followed by a high speed pursuit initiated in Iberville Parish on Friday.
Deputies responded to a Dorseyville Lane address on June 30, 2021 in connection to a runaway juvenile and a stolen auto which was eventually linked as one in the same.
Through investigation, detectives were able to track the vehicle and the suspect driver traveling in Iberville Parish on Friday.
During the process, deputies in Iberville Parish attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver engaged in a high speed pursuit situation heading toward Assumption Parish via La. 69.
Assumption Parish deputies deployed spike strips along La. 70 near the Entergy substation. The suspect’s vehicle struck the spike strip, which effectively terminated the pursuit.
The juvenile was kept in custody at a juvenile facility pending court proceedings.
—Bradley Tyler Reeves, 26, La. 16, Port Vincent, on was arrested Sunday on charges of possession of alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle, possession of Xanax, possession of marijuana and expired motor vehicle inspection tag.
The arrest resulted from an incident Sunday in Pierre Part.
A uniformed patrol officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and initiated a stop of the violator. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified Reeves. During the interview, the deputy noted conditions consistent with illegal drug activity.
The suspect acknowledged the presence of marijuana in the vehicle. The deputy conducted a protective pat-down search of Reeves and seized drug paraphernalia during that process.
A search of the vehicle yielded a quantity of Xanax (alprazolam).
Reeves was arrested and booked into the Parish Detention pending a bond hearing.
St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Elton Case, 38, Antoine Lane, St. Martinville, was arrested Monday on a charge of failure to appear.
—Madelyn Matt, 33, Crystal Bay, Lafayette, was arrested Monday by the Breaux Bridge Police Department on a charge

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