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SIDNEY J. 'JUNIOR' SOLAR JR.

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 11:18am

February 10, 1932 — September 27, 2020
Sidney J. “Junior” Solar Jr., 88, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
Junior was born on February 10, 1932, in Morgan City, the son of Sidney J. Solar Sr. and Pearl Gusman Solar.
Junior was a hard worker who always worked to provide for his family. He was very much a people person who was always throwing parties for his family and friends. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed going out to the camp, where he would always find more work to do. He loved the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival and the front row seat he would get from his house every year. He would go across the street to the different food booths to sample all the food the fair had to offer.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Ruby Anslum Solar of Morgan City; one son, Charlie Solar Sr. and wife Helen of Morgan City; three grandchildren, Rachel Berry and husband Michael of Lafayette, Billie Jo Babin and husband Rodney of Houma, and Charlie Solar Jr. and wife Kindra of Morgan City; 16 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and his best puppy, Daisy.
Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Pearl Gusman Solar; and three sisters, Anna Mae Plessala, Earline Aucoin and Patsy Connor.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Charlie Solar Jr., Charlie Solar III, Joey Billiot, Stanley Gregorieff, Eddie Anslum and Jay Daigle. Honorary pallbearers will be Stanley Plessala and Ed Leonard.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Henry Sebastian celebrating Mass. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Twin City Funeral Home. Following Mass, Junior will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

BARBARA ANN JOHNSON

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 11:16am

Barbara Ann Johnson, 79, a native and resident of Berwick, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Houma.
Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Berwick Cemetery. Masks and social distancing required.
She is survived by three children, Aristed Sanders Jr. of Patterson, Darrell Sanders of Schertz, Texas and Travis Johnson; one brother, Richard Turner; one sister, LaVern Scott, all of Berwick; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wheel House for Sept. 29

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 11:14am

BERWICK
Housing Authority taking applications online Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5-6. Applications at www.pha-web.com/portal/applicant/berwick/ or go to BHA Facebook page and click on the link. For info call 985-385-1546. After completing an online application, applicants will be contacted for an appointment to provide all documents.

Morgan City police radio logs for Sept. 25-28

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 11:07am

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.
Friday, Sept. 25
7:06 a.m. 2100 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance/four juvenile arrests.
8:29 a.m. 600 block of Freret Street; Complaint.
10:31 a.m. 400 block of Garber Street; Juvenile problems.
10:48 a.m. 2400 block of Maple Street; Disturbance.
11:42 a.m. 300 block of Arizona Street; Disturbance.
1:13 p.m. La. 70 Morgan City area; Speeder.
2:01 p.m. 1400 block of Victor II Boulevard; Telephone harassment.
2:34 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Reckless operation.
3:29 p.m. La. 70 curve area; Accident.
4:39 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious subject.
11:26 p.m. 300 block of First Street; Disturbance.
Saturday, Sept. 26
1:18 a.m. Sixth and Fig streets; Disturbance.
2:08 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
5:46 a.m. 800 block of Duke Street; Criminal damage to property.
7:59 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
9:34 a.m. 600 block of Railroad Avenue; Suspicious subject.
10:30 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrant/arrest.
10:53 a.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Accident.
11:27 a.m. 800 block of Railroad Avenue; Telephone harassment.
11:47 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
12:47 p.m. Franklin and Maple streets area; Fire.
12:57 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Possible stolen vehicle.
2:28 p.m. Sycamore Street area; Complaint.
11:04 p.m. 600 block of Shannon Street; Loud music.
11:27 p.m. 400 block of Belanger Street; Disturbance.
Sunday, Sept. 27
12:09 a.m. Third and Duke streets; Theft.
6:36 a.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue ; Disturbance.
8:36 a.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
9:14 a.m. 900 block of Duke Street; Welfare concern.
11:25 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
11:52 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Criminal damage to property.
1:52 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Accident.
4:08 p.m. 900 block of Cherry Street; Criminal damage to property.
4:23 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Alarm.
5:02 p.m. U.S. 90 bridge near Cannatas; Debris.
5:45 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Telephone harassment.
10:59 p.m. 3100 block of Wytchwood Drive; Loud music.
Monday, Sept. 28
12:24 a.m. 200 block of Pecos Street; Suspicious vehicle.
2:09 a.m. 400 block of Duke Street; Medical.
4:35 a.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.

Governor, treasurer differ over Main Street money

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 11:04am

By DAVID JACOBS, The Center Square

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has asked legislators to consider reallocating $175 million in unspent federal dollars, though State Treasurer John Schroder says the money won’t be available.
Schroder said he is about to stop taking applications for the $275 million Main Street Recovery Grant Program because of the high demand.
The Louisiana Legislature create the program to reimburse small businesses for COVID-19-related expenses. The treasury is in charge of the program, and the money comes from the state’s $1.8 billion federal CARES Act allocation.
Since launching in late July, the treasury has awarded $72 million to businesses, including $52 million to companies led by women, minorities and veterans, Schroder said Friday. The Legislature wanted to make sure at least $40 million went to those groups.
But Schroder said he felt confident the applications on hand would bring the total to $255 million. He said businesses have submitted about 37,000 applications so far, and he planned to stop taking applications when the number hits 40,000.
The program can be reopened later, Schroder said. In the meantime, he said he has pulled all of the advertising for the program because he doesn’t want to create false expectations.
Administrative costs are capped at 5%. While lawmakers have complained the money wasn’t getting out fast enough, Schroder said he expects to run out.
“It’s hard to get to zero, but I think we’ll get pretty close,” he said.
Schroder blamed the slow progress in the program’s early days on “bad actors” submitting applications that didn’t qualify. He says most recent applications are valid.
“This program took time to get off the ground,” he said, adding that he considered it “very disrespectful” for the governor to ask legislative leaders to reallocate funds for a program he is running without checking with him first.
Edwards wants to allocate $75 million from the Main Street program to replenish the state’s unemployment trust fund, which is expected to run out of money early next month, $75 million to local governments most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and $25 million in grants for businesses closed in Phase 2 and Phase 3 of Louisiana’s COVID response such as bars.
“While this reallocation will not meet all of the needs that we have for local governments and the Unemployment Trust Fund, it will go a long way towards providing for stability in the local governments most affected by COVID-19 and helping to prevent crippling tax increases on businesses because of the likely insolvency of the trust fund,” Edwards said.
Under current law, businesses pay higher taxes and fees when the unemployment trust fund runs low.
The current balance is about $49 million, compared to more than $1 billion before the pandemic began.
While replenishing the unemployment insurance trust fund is a possible use of CARES Act money, state lawmakers already have allocated the state’s share. Money set aside for local governments will be exhausted without addressing all of the needs, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne said Friday.
State lawmakers spent all of the dollars earmarked for state needs to avoid deep budget cuts amid the recent recession. And Department of Revenue Secretary Kimberly expects to use all of the $50 million allocated to make one-time “hazard” payments to workers who were on the “front lines” of the pandemic.

Enjoy a homespun Halloween holiday

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 8:27am

Halloween is a day many people, including adults and children, eagerly anticipate. Steeped in tradition, Halloween is a day that’s always good for a scare and, of course, some candy.
Many Halloween traditions are rooted in customs from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain marked the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of the cold winter. Celts believed that the boundary between the world of the living and the dead was permeable on the night before the new year, when it was possible for ghosts to return and wreak havoc.
Halloween 2020 will likely feel a little different than it’s been in years past, as a global pandemic has forced people to limit their interactions with those who live outside their homes. But even if trick-or-treating or other social gatherings are not possible, there are many ways to enjoy the Halloween festivities.
—Build a Samhain bonfire Gather the supplies for a bonfire — albeit on a smaller scale.
Light a fire in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace. While ancient Celts burned crops and other things as sacrifices to Celtic deities, your bonfire can be what you make of it.
If you want some dramatic effect, the science resource ScienceStruck notes the addition of metal salts can change the color of flames in the fire. For example, iron fillings produce gold sparks and copper sulfate will make green flames. Wear costumes and make s’mores while around the Samhain fire.
—Make a witch’s brew.
Images of witches stirring a bubbling cauldron are ubiquitous on Halloween. Families can create their own Halloween “spells” and mix up a batch of potion over a campfire or on the stove.
It can be a favorite soup or stew recipe, or cocktails and mocktails for the kids. Here’s a recipe for “Witch’s Brew,” courtesy of the Food Network¨ and Sandra Lee.
Pour one 6-ounce package of lime gelatin into a large bowl. Slowly stir in 2 cups boiling water. Stir for at least 2 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Stir in 3 cups chilled pineapple juice. Let cool to room temperature.
Purchase a plastic cauldron from a party supply store and one block of dry ice. Break up the dry ice and place (using tongs or heavy-duty gloves) into the bottom of the cauldron. Pour a little water on top just to cover to get the ice to start “smoking.”
Place a punch bowl that fits inside the cauldron on top of the dry ice. Pour the drink mixture in the punch bowl. Slowly add a two-liter bottle of chilled lemon lime soda or ginger ale.
If desired, add two cups chilled vodka. Stir gently to mix.
—Organize a community jack-o’-lantern carving contest.
Large turnips and potatoes were once reserved as canvases for Halloween jack-o’-lanterns, but pumpkins now are the gourd of choice.
Ask neighbors if they would like to participate in the festivities and contribute toward supplies for a Halloween gift basket as a prize. Each household then carves a pumpkin and places it on their doorstep Halloween night.
One person can serve as judge and choose the winner. Whoever is chosen gets the basket, which can be filled with treats and trinkets.
Everyone can enjoy some Halloween fun even if they have to stay closer to home this year.

Many reach out to offer help to grieving widower

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 8:26am

By Jeanne Phillips, ©United Features Syndicate

DEAR ABBY: Your advice to the grieving widower “In Need of Someone” (June 22) was spot on. I met my husband when I was 14. We married at 18, and he died when he was 44. After his death, I had no idea how to be a person because I had always been a partner.
In the early years, I cried every day and was searching, like “In Need,” to fill that empty spot in my life. Then one day, I started figuring out what to do about the other holes in my life.
I had not been the breadwinner, so my income was poverty-level. I had no college and not a lot of work experience. I knew if I was going to be able to keep my house and put my kids in college, I had to work on these other holes. In the process of school, working three jobs and keeping up with life, I realized I had never thought about what was important to ME.
Over the years I have seen several close friends lose partners and go through exactly what “In Need” and I have experienced. Your advice is so true. Volunteer. Get a part-time job doing something you like or a job that will just give you someone to talk to.
Go to a support group, go to a church, but do not get into a serious relationship, because if you do, you will go from one dependent situation to another.
Every person I know who went right into another relationship later regretted it. The new person is not your lost partner, never will be and will never measure up. Go into a relationship only if you are willing to let the past go and are willing to change YOU.
Be open to another opinion and a new lifestyle. You might like doing something you never thought you would see yourself doing before. You are not going to know unless you try. Do not look for a Band-Aid to fix the emptiness. Look for a seed to plant and nurture, and be prepared to be amazed at the beauty that will be opened up to you.
SHELLY IN ILLINOIS

DEAR SHELLY: Thank you for sharing the important life lessons you have learned. Other caring readers also responded to encourage “In Need” as he moves forward:

DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband after 30 years together. I’m still working on getting “from hollow to whole,” as “In Need” wrote. Your advice that he should “figure out the boundary between where you left off and your wife began” is an important insight. I’ve never heard this from a grief counselor, but it’s exactly what I’ve been trying to do for the past three months. You can’t live with someone else if you can’t live with yourself.
I’m working on becoming whole again, and it’s happening slowly. “In Need” should do the same. It may take longer, but it works better.
TAMMY IN OREGON

DEAR ABBY: “In Need” should get some hobbies. If I met a nice person and was considering pursuing a relationship and I found out he had no hobbies, no outside interests or friends beyond his late spouse, I would be gone. Among my friends, I don’t know a single one who would want a relationship with someone whose life was totally wrapped up in his spouse and “needed” a replacement.
NANCY IN NEW MEXICO

DEAR ABBY: After my wife died, I joined Widowed Information and Consultation Services in my home state. It was a wonderful way to be with others who had lost their mates, and it helped me realize I wasn’t the only one going through this.
Also, I decided to say “yes” to any invitations from friends to join them for dinner or a social gathering. Being around others helped to stave off the loneliness. In addition, I decided to travel by myself to Europe for a month, joining a group tour. I eventually found a wonderful lady, also a widow, and we have been married 15 years.
ROBERT IN WASHINGTON

DEAR ABBY: “In Need” should consider adopting a pet, a dog or cat, that will love him unconditionally. Because of my pets, I am never alone, always loved and have creatures who depend on me. It might make the days ahead easier for that widower. I wish him the best.
MICHAEL IN THE MIDWEST
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UPDATED: Two teens arrested in series of Berwick vehicle burglaries

Mon, 09/28/2020 - 6:32pm

Berwick police got some help from homeowner security systems in making two arrests in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries in Country Club Estates, Police Chief David Leonard said. Police recovered a stolen firearm in the bargain.

—Isaac Fuhrer, 18, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:01 a.m. Sunday on charges of simple burglary, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles and criminal trespass.

—Juvenile male, 17, Berwick, was arrested at 5:32 a.m. Sunday on charges of simple burglary, illegal possession of a stolen firearm and criminal trespass.

About 2:32 a.m. Sunday, the Berwick Police Department began receiving complaints concerning vehicle burglaries in the area of Country Club Estates Subdivision.

Officers began investigating and reviewing homeowners' video surveillance systems, which allowed them to identify two male subjects identified as Fuhrer and the 17-year-old juvenile. Both were located at a residence and subsequently arrested.

During the arrest, officers located a semiautomatic handgun that had been reported stolen by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office. Both were transported to Berwick Police Department, where they were booked on the charges. The juvenile was released pending more possible charge..

About 2:51 a.m. Monday, additional charges were filed against Fuhrer for the ongoing investigation into burglaries in the Country Club Estates area. Fuhrer was booked on Berwick warrants for five counts of simple burglary and seven counts of attempted simple burglary. He is awaiting bond.

This matter is still under investigation and more charges are pending. The Berwick Police Department would like to thank the citizens of Berwick for coming forward with information and allowing officers to utilize video surveillance systems, which led to the arrest of both individuals.
Residents are urged to contact Berwick police if you have any additional information concerning this investigation.

Leonard also reported this arrest:
—Joseph Gary, 34, Patterson, was arrested at 7:52 p.m. Sunday on Morgan City warrants for failure to pay probation feet and failure to pay fine.

About 7:17 p.m. Sunday, Berwick police received an anonymous call concerning a reckless driver traveling on La. 182. Officers located the suspect vehicle at a local business and upon conducting a warrants check on Gary, it was learned that he had two active warrants through Morgan City Police.

Gary was placed under arrest and transported to Berwick Jail where he was booked on the warrants. He was later transported to Morgan City Jail where he is currently being housed.

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

—Darla R. Percle, 32, Lambert Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:45 a.m. Friday on a warrant for entry in or remaining in places or on land.
Percle turned herself into the Morgan City Police Department on an active warrant the Morgan City Police Depart-ment held. She was booked and incarcerated.

—Donna Sherrie Reed, 49, Saturn Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:46 p.m. Friday on a charge of theft under $1,000.

Officers were called to an address on Brashear Avenue for a complaint of a theft. They learned Reed committed a theft at the address valued at $130.60. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Casey Nicole Francois, 34, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:41 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear.

Officers were called to an address on La.182 to remove an individual from the property. The complainant advised they wanted Francois removed from the property.

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

—Destiny Ann Dinger, 32, Franklin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:11 p.m. Friday on charges of proper equipment required on vehicles, driving under suspension, possession of marijuana (first offense) and possession of a legend drug (Gabapentin).

An officer on patrol observed a traffic violation in the area of Brashear Avenue and Victor II Boulevard and con-ducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Dinger.

A computer check revealed her driver's license was under suspension. During the traffic stop, she was found in possession of suspected marijuana and gabapentin. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

—Christopher Douglas, 23, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:19 p.m. Friday on a warrant on failure to appear.

An officer on patrol came into contact with Douglas in the area of La. 182 and Ditch Avenue. A warrant check re-vealed City Court of Morgan City held and an active warrant. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

—Tommie Joseph Chaisson, 39, Ceder Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:52 a.m. Saturday on charges of tail lamp-license plate light and possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Joseph Caleb Marie, 39, Baker Drive, Houma, was arrested at 2:51 a.m. Saturday on a charge of posses-sion of stolen things.

An officer on patrol observed a traffic violation in the area of La. 182 and Brashear Avenue and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Chaisson, and his passenger as Joseph Marie. A K-9 officer arrived on the scene and deployed K-9 Lady around the exterior of the vehicle.

K-9 Lady gave an odor response to the presence of illegal narcotics. During the investigation, officers located suspect drug paraphernalia belonging to Chaisson. Marie was found in possession of stolen property out of Terre-bonne Parish.
Chaisson and Marie were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

—Garrett A White, 46, Maple Street, Morgan City was arrested at 6:20 Saturday on a warrant for aggravated assault.

An officer located Garrett White at an address on La. 70 and placed him under arrest on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police De-partment for booking and incarceration.

—Kevin L Clark, 38, Grandwood Street, Patterson was arrested at 6:59 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for possession of marijuana (first offense).

Clark was located at the Morgan City Police Department an placed under arrest on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. He was booked and incarcerated.

—Leo Vinning, 47, Onstead Street, Morgan City, at 7:46 p.m. Saturday on charges of tail lamps, driving under suspension, possession of marijuana (first offense) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A K-9 officer observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Railroad Avenue and 11th Street. The driver was identified as Vinning.

A computer check revealed his driver's license was under suspension. During the traffic stop, Vinning was found in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

—Reva Shanna Thomas, 30, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:36 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for resisting an officer-false information.

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of La.182 and came into contact with the driver, Thomas. 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.

—Jerry Lee Favors, 55, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. Sunday on a warrant for possession of crack cocaine and warrants for four counts of failure to appear.

An officer came into contact with Favors in the area of Brashear Avenue. A warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City and 16th District Court held active warrants for his arrest.

The Morgan City Police Department also held an active warrant for possession of crack cocaine. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

--Craig Albarado, 56, North Sterling Street, Lafayette, was arrested at 10:12 p.m. Sunday on a warrant for failure to appear.

Officers came into contact with Craig Albarado at an address on Brashear Avenue. A warrant check revealed the 16th Judicial District Court held an active warrant.

He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests:

—Henry Giroir III, 33, Lori Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 12:04 p.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Giroir was released on a $2,500 bond.

—Jakob Gachassin, 20, Joey Street, Patterson, was arrested, at 8:14 p.m. Friday on a charge of vicious ani-mals. Gachassin was released on a summons to appear Dec. 11.

—Rena Kathleen Wilson, 41, 153 Nini Street, Bayou Vista, LA, was arrested on September 25, 2020, at 9:13 pm for criminal trespass and on three warrants for failure to appear on the charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, theft, and criminal trespassing. Bail has not been set.
Kingsley Ramon Shearron, 35, North Branch Street, Baldwin, was arrested at 11:32 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and bicycle equipment required for night operation. Shearron was released on a summons to appear Dec. 11.

—Rafrie Lee Webber, Jr., 62, Kemper Road, Franklin, was arrested at 2:56 a.m. Saturday on charges of disturbing the peace-intoxicated and battery-simple. Bail was set at $3,500.

—Destiny Ann Dinger, 32, Jupiter Street, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under suspension. Dinger was released on a summons to appear Dec. 11.

—Billy James Caro, 55, Carol Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 9:50 p.m. Saturday on a charge of reckless operation-no accident. Caro was released on a summons to appear Dec. 11.

—Brandon Charles Bourgeois, 29, Cole Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 1:13 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage and open container. Bourgeous was released on a $3,250 bond.

—Victor Laurance Crane, Jr., 52, Shady Grove Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. Sunday on a charge of violation of protective orders. Bail was set at $5,000.

—Alejandro Valero Gutierrez, 34, Cremo Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 11:21 a.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $2,500.

—Dicie Elizabeth Fulks Gutierrez, 34, Cremo Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 11:21 a.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $2,500.

—Kasidy Marie Hebert, 19, Southeast Boulevard, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 12:33 p.m. Sunday on a war-rant for failure to appear on the charge of interfering with a law enforcement investigation and resisting an officer. No bail has been set.

—Jeremie Martin Paul Jr., 30, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:43 p.m. Sunday on charges of computer-aided solicitation of a minor, possession of synthetic cannabinoids and violation of the uniform con-trolled dangerous substance, and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of disturbing the peace-intoxicated. No bail has been set.

—Quentin Jaren Dugar, 30, Southwest Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 11:34 a.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse child endangerment law and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of battery-simple. Dugar was released on a $9,500 bond.

—Kevin Ray Moore, Jr., 28, Garbner Street, Beaumont, Texas, was arrested at 6:12 p.m. Sunday on charges of resisting an officer by flight and careless operation. Moore was released on a $1,500 bond.

—Timothy Bourgeois, 52, Worthy Drive, Lake Charles, was arrested at 11:58 p.m. Sunday on charges of resisting an officer by flight, driving while intoxicated, battery of a dating partner-strangulation, and disturbing the peace-intoxicated. Bourgeois was released on a $10,000 bond.

Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

—Chance Michael Cutrer, 32, Calf Run Street, Schriever, was arrested Friday on charges of possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of Suboxone, improper equipment, license plate required, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, and on a hold for the Department of Corrections as a prior convicted felon.

— Sheena Crow, 33, Calf Run Street, Schriever, was arrested Friday on charges possession of heroin, possession of Suboxone, possession of marijuana and obstruction of justice.

A uniformed patrol officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the La. 308 area near Lucky Street in Paincourtville and initiated a stop of the vehicle. Prior to approaching the vehicle, the deputy noted significant movement by the driver and the passenger.

Due to officer and violator safety, both subjects were removed from the vehicle and detained.

The driver was identified as Cutrer and the passenger as Crow.

At some point, the deputy noted a large package falling from the clothing of Crow. During the interview pro-cess and subsequent vehicle search, a quantity of illegal drugs was seized.

Cutrer and Crow were booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center. Cutrer’s bond is set at $60,000. Crow’s bond was set at $65,000

— David James Scott Jr., 31, Myers Street, Gray, was arrested early Saturday on charges of possession of MDMA (Ecstasy), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.

A uniformed patrol officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation Saturday on U.S. 90 on Bayou L’Ourse and initiated a stop of the vehicle.

The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Scott. The deputy noted behavior consistent with illegal drug activity and requested consent to search the suspect vehicle which was granted.

During the search process, a quantity of MDMA, marijuana and assorted drug paraphernalia was seized.

Scott was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing

Cleco will resume late fees, disconnections Thursday

Mon, 09/28/2020 - 3:29pm

With long-term, interest-free payment plans in place to assist customers with past due bills, Cleco will reinstate disconnect procedures and late fees starting Oct. 1. The temporary reimbursement of the KUBRA online payment processing fees also will end Sept. 30.

Cleco temporarily suspended service disconnects and late fees beginning March 13 to help customers facing financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 15, Cleco also began reimbursing customers the $2.50 processing fee charged by the company’s third-party online pay-ment processor, KUBRA. In July, customers with past due bills were automatically set up on long-term payment plans to further assist.

“We’ve had a moratorium on disconnects and late fees for almost seven months, as well as taken other extraordinary measures to assist our customers during these unprecedented times,” said Shane Hilton, president of Cleco Power. “With the assistance we’ve provided, and the state’s move to phase 3, we’re going to slowly return to our regular guidelines for disconnects and late fees. However, we remain committed to helping our customers through our long-term payment plan op-tions, and we’ll continue to closely monitor the pandemic.”

Under Cleco guidelines, payment for electricity used is due when the bill is received. As a courtesy, customers are given a 20-day grace period from the billing date to make their payment. After the 20-day grace period, a late fee is assessed, and the service is subject to disconnect.

“Customers who are subject to disconnect will receive a detailed letter which will be sent over the next two months beginning in October,” said Hilton. “Our priority is to always work with customers, and service disconnects are a final option.”

The company initially announced it would reinstate disconnect procedures and late fees beginning Sept. 1, but the reinstatement was postponed until Oct.1.

Customers who are unsure of their account status can visit a customer service office, call 1-800-622-6537, use the Contact Us form on cleco.com or direct message Cleco on Facebook at @ClecoPower.

High school teams scrimmage; results mixed for locals

Mon, 09/28/2020 - 3:16pm

GEOFF STOUTE

gstoute@daily-review.com

Tri-City area football teams participated in scrimmages Friday night with mixed results.
In the live quarter portion of play, Morgan City fell to H.L. Bourgeois 13-0 in Morgan City, while Central Catholic defeated Berwick 14-0. Patterson topped South Lafourche 20-19.
Below is a recap.
Morgan City falls to H.L. Bourgeois
The Morgan City Ti-gers fell 13-0 to H.L. Bourgeois in the live quarter portion of the scrimmage.
The teams also worked in first- and second-team play blocks and conducted special teams work.
“We’re very young and inexperienced,” Morgan City Coach Chris Stroud said. “We’ve got eight seniors, but only three of them have played football before.”
The weight room disadvantage with freshmen and sophomores going against upperclassmen showed on the field, Stroud said.
“We were outmatched,” he said.
Stroud noted the play of offensive lineman Ian Carmichael in the scrimmage.
Also during the scrimmage in special teams work, Tate Matherne made one extra point and connect-ed on a 27-yard field goal.
CCHS defeats
Berwick
Central Catholic defeated Berwick 14-0 in the live quarter of their scrimmage at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium.
Central Catholic quarterback Freddie Calloway scored on an 85-yard run, and he completed about a 60-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Picou to account for the Eagles’ touchdowns in the live quarter.
Central Catholic Coach Tommy Minton said that after being outscored 14-7 in the first varsity play block in which he said his team started “a little slow,” the Eagles picked up the pace.
“I thought after that we kind of adjusted to the full-speed tackling, the speed of the game, and I thought we became a lot more aggressive on defense,” Minton said.
The Eagles shut out Berwick the rest of the way.
In the play blocks, the Eagles’ first-team touchdowns came from Hugh Hamer twice, including about a 70-yard touchdown catch and run; and Freddie Calloway scored on about a 15-yard run.
The Eagles’ second-team touchdown in the play block came on a Tate Fontenot touch-down.
In the play blocks, Berwick’s first-team scored once, while its second-team scored twice.
The first-team touch-downs came via a Jayden Milton short run and a long pass from Cru Bella to Kaeden Thomas.
Andre Engleton and Zack Gonzales scored on long touchdown runs for the Panthers’ second team.
Berwick Coach Mike Walker was not available for comment Sunday night.
Patterson tops SL
The Patterson Lum-berjacks defeated South Lafourche 20-19 in the two live quarters played in their scrimmage with South Lafourche Friday.
In the live quarters, Kylan Griffin scored on a 3-yard rushing touchdown, Ty Walton had a 37-yard rushing score and Christian Johnson returned a fumble 37 yards for a touchdown.
“They gave great effort,” first-year Patterson Coach Zach Lochard said of his squad. “They played as a team. They really played tough, and they competed and they finished.”
In junior varsity ac-tion, Patterson defeated South Lafourche 23-0.
Elijah Johnson had a 10-yard rushing touchdown, Cam Davis had a 67-yard interception for a touchdown and Drew Dinger tossed a 62-yard touchdown pass to Drake Dinger. Drew Dinger also threw a two-point conversion pass apiece to Davis and Drake Dinger.