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St. Mary Community Action Agency and St. Mary Parish Government sponsoring its free drive-thru Thanksgiving Senior Dinner from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the St. Mary Senior Citizens Center, home of St. Mary AARP, 1404 Chennault St., Morgan City. People 60 years and older eligible. There will be no inside mingling due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. For info call 337-828-5703.

Assumption Parish deputies have arrested two people, including one charged with attempted murder, in connec-tion with an Aug. 22 shooting that wounded three people, Sheriff Leland Falcon said.

—Robert Rainey Jr., 37, Rhett Place, Gray, was arrested Friday on charges of attempted second-degree mur-der, two counts of aggravated second-degree battery, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of firearms or dangerous instrumentalities, and aggravated assault with a firearm.

— Stephanie Johnson, 39, Rhett Place, Gray, was arrested Thursday on a charge of accessory after the fact.

Rainey faces charges related to a violent incident that occurred on Violet Street near Labadieville.

Detectives initiated an investigation after deputies responded to a shooting incident. Three individuals were shot during a barrage of gunfire. The three victims, who were seriously injured, continue to recover.

During investigation, detectives learned that Rainey Jr. committed an aggravated assault with a large-caliber firearm at a Labadieville business. That incident led to the Violet Street shootings.

At the conclusion of the investigation, detectives applied for and were granted arrest warrants against Rainey.

On Friday, Rainey was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center with bond set at $100,000

Johnson is accused of assisting Rainey, with whom she shares the Rhett Place address, in eluding arrest.

Rainey was identified as having been at a residence in Gretna. During the investigation, it was learned that Johnson was present at the same location as Rainey and at the same time.

Warrants were obtained for Johnson and, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Office, she was arrested on Thursday.

Johnson was transported to the Assumption Parish Detention Center and booked and released on a $5,000 bond.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests:

—Sadie Elizabeth Percle, 27, Franklin, was arrested at 12:16 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of methamphetamine less than two grams. No bail has been set.

—Kody Myers, 30, Franklin, was arrested at 11:38 p.m. Friday on charges of li-cense plate lights required and driving under suspension. Myers was released on a summons to appear Feb. 23.

—Chad Allen Ross Jr., 27, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:23 a.m. Saturday was arrested on a Morgan City Police Department warrant for reckless operation. Ross was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for housing.

—Christopher Dwayne Woods, 29, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:23 a.m. Satur]day on a charge of possession of marijuana. Woods was released on a summons to appear Feb. 23.

—Michael Todd Ryder, 52, Centerville, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. Saturday on charges of disturbing the peace-intoxicated, switched license plate and no insur-ance. Bond was set at $1,500.

—Edgar Allen Clausen, 57, Centerville, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace-intoxicated. Bond was set at $1,000.

—Kacy Lynn Sons, 35, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Sunday on a war-rant for simple battery. Sons was released on a summons to appear Feb. 23.

—Nicholas Anthony Gamble, 40, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:47 p.m. Sunday on a charge of battery of a dating partner. Bond was set at $2,500.

—Shaqunia Marie Harris, 26, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:47 p.m. Sunday on a charge of battery of a dating partner and two warrants for resisting an officer by giving false information and failure to appear. Bond was set at $2,500.

—Tyson Miguel Joubert, 38, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:15 a.m. Monday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and general speed law. Bond was set at $3,000.

Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported these arrests:

—Justice Perou, 18, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:27 p.m. Friday on a charge of pos-session of marijuana.
An officer observed a traffic violation in the area of Sixth Street and Gen. Hodges Street and conducted a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, the passenger was identified as Perou.

He was found in possession of suspected marijuana. He was placed under arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

—Elton Jerome Pinn, 36, Saint Clair Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:40 p.m. Friday on warrants for possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear.

Officers came into contact with Pinn at the Morgan City Police Department. He was placed under arrest on active warrants held by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office and 16th District Court. He was booked and incarcer ated at the Morgan City Police Department.

—Alita M Tabb, 21, Deslinges Road, Charenton, was arrested at 2:44 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear to pay fine.

Tabb was located at the Morgan City Police Department and placed under arrest on an active warrant held by the City Court of Morgan City. She was booked and incarcerated.

—Maranda Landry Hampton, 27, Brashear Avenue, Moran City, at 4:18 p.m. Friday on warrants for aggravated crime against nature, indecent behavior with a juvenile and computer-aided solicitation of a minor.

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Fifth Street and Greenwood Street. Hampton was identified as an occupant in the vehicle.

A warrant check revealed the Morgan City Police Department held an active warrant for her arrest. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

—Shauna Priestley, 24, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at at 4:39 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear.

Officers located Priestly at her residence and placed her under arrest for active warrants held the 16th District Court. She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

—Frank Esquivel, 39, Harvest Place, San Antonio, Texas, was arrested at 12:15 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving on a roadway laned for traffic and driving while intoxicated (first offense), and on a fugitive warrant.

An officer observed a traffic violation on La. 182 and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Esquiv el.

During the traffic stop, the officer observed Esquivel in an intoxicated condition. A warrant was obtained for a blood sample. He was placed under arrest and transported to a medical facility.

Once at the medical facility a blood sample was collected and sent to the crime lab. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. Once at Morgan City Police Department a warrant check revealed he was a wanted fugitive from San Antonia, Texas.

—Chad Allen Ross Jr., 27, East Garner Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. Saturday on a warrant for reckless operation.

Ross was located at St. Mary Parrish Law Enforcement Center and transported to the Morgan City Police Depart
ment for an outstanding warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. He was booked and incarcerated at the Morgan City Police Department.

—Raven Francois, 20, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:54 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for cruelty to animals and disturbing the peace by fighting.
Officers observed Francois in the area of La. 182 and Federal Avenue. A warrant check revealed the Morgan City Police Department held the active warrants for her arrest. She was placed under arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

—Garrett Lee Oubre, 47, Levee Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 07:08 a.m. Sunday on charges of speeding and driving under suspension.

An officer observed a traffic violation on La. 70 and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Oubre.

A computer check revealed his driver's license was under suspension. He was placed under arrested and trans-ported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Cruz Sanchez Jr., 37, Williow Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:38 p.m. Sunday on a fugitive warrant.

An officer observed a traffic violation on La. 70 and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Sanchez. A warrant check revealed he was wanted by Franklin Police Department for an outstanding warrant for City Court of Franklin.

He was placed under arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarcera-tion.

Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reported this arrest:

—Candice Ross, 34, Vivian Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:26 a.m. Sunday on charges of no tail lights and possession of marijuana and on a St. Mary Parish warrant for failure to appear.

About 12:09 a.m. Sunday, a traffic stop was conducted on U.S. 90 after officers observed a vehicle traveling with no visible tail lights and contact was made with Ross.

During the course of the stop, it was learned that Ross had active warrants through the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Ross was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department.

At the Berwick Police Department, Ross was found to be in possession of marijuana.

NEW ORLEANS — The Great American Smokeout is held annually on the third Thursday of every November and was created in 1976 by the American Cancer Society with the idea that people don’t have to stop smoking in one day, just start with day one. The event was designed to reflect what we all know about tobacco addiction — that quitting smoking isn’t easy; it takes time and it takes a plan, according to the Smoking Cessation Trust news release.
“In observance of this year’s Great American Smokeout, which is being observed on Thursday, Nov. 19, the Smoking Cessation Trust is encouraging Louisianans to develop a plan that challenges them to stop using tobacco in all its forms,” said Mike Rogers, CEO of Smoking Cessation Trust Management Services. “And, in light of the current pandemic, quitting should be a priority for all smokers and vapers whose lungs may already be compromised, making them particularly susceptible to the impacts of COVID-19.”
According to recent studies, more than 20% percent of adults in Louisiana smoke compared to 17.1% nationally. Nicotine dependence, which is both physical and mental, is currently the most common form of chemical dependence in the United States.
Smoking is also the leading cause of preventable death in our country, killing more than 480,000 Americans, including 7,200 Louisianans annually, the Trust said. It also results in more than 41,000 deaths from secondhand smoke exposure, since smoking doesn’t just kill, it can also lead to long-term health issues.
While quitting is hard, there are immediate benefits for those of all ages who stop smoking, including return to heart rate and blood pressure normality, improved circulation, improved lung function, and improved smell and taste. Long term benefits to non-smokers include reducing the chance of dying prematurely from smoking related diseases by 60%, a lower risk of stroke, and improvement in overall physical appearance.
During the Great American Smokeout and throughout the year, the Smoking Cessation Trust helps smokers quit by partnering with statewide health systems and providers to help provide free, smoking cessation products and services to potential ‘Scott Class’ members who are ready to quit.
“With two years left to our free cessation program, it is our hope that all Louisiana smokers who are eligible to become a Trust member, will take full advantage of our free products and services, so they can start their journey toward a smoke-free, healthier life,” said Rogers.
For more information or to apply, visit the Smoking Cessation Trust at www.smokefreela.org; call locally at 504-529-5665 or toll-free at 855-259-6346.
About Smoking Cessation Trust
The Smoking Cessation Trust, now in its eighth year, is the result of a court judgment in Scott v. American Tobacco Company (14-year-old class action lawsuit) that became final in summer 2011. The judgment ordered certain tobacco companies to fund a statewide, 10-year smoking cessation program to benefit Louisiana smokers who are members of the plaintiff class (the “Scott Class”). The recipient of the award was a court-established and court-supervised smoking cessation program, known as the Smoking Cessation Trust, which would benefit all Louisiana residents who smoked a cigarette before Sept. 1, 1988. The program began registering eligible recipients in 2012 and, to date, has registered more than 110,000 Louisiana citizens who have committed to quitting their nicotine addiction.

From a Water and Sewer District No. 2 Facebook post:

This evening between the hours of 9:00PM & 9:30 PM, contractors will tie in the new water lines in the area of Arlington St. If you are located in this area you can expect water loss into the early morning.
This will affect Arlington St, Vista Village Ln, Hotard Ln, Anthony St, Patty Ln, and Fairview St. There is a possibility of other streets being affected that are in close range of this particular are