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ROUSELL THOMAS SR.

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 12:23pm

Rousell Thomas Sr., 78, a native and resident of Patterson, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at his residence.
Visitation will be Friday, 9-11 a.m., at New Salem Baptist Church in Patterson with services at noon at Patterson Civic Center. Burial will follow in Home Industrial Cemetery in Patterson.
He is survived by four sons, Elder Rousell Thomas of Newport News, Virginia, George Thomas of Gray, and Gerald Thomas and Edward Thomas, both of Patterson; three daughters, Kathy Thomas of Patterson, Angela Griffin of Cameron, North Carolina and Anita Dewey of Zachary; a brother, Matthew Thomas Sr. of Patterson; a sister, Hattie Wilson of Patterson; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a grandson, a great-granddaughter and a brother.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Police: Speeding driver had stolen gun, marijuana

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 12:10pm

Staff Report

A vehicle stopped for going 75 mph on U.S. 90 was found to contain marijuana and a gun, Berwick Police David Leonard Sr. said in a news release.
—Trennon Ja’Brian Davis, 21, of Shlesterway Street in New Iberia, was arrested at 12:48 a.m. Wednesday on charges of speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, driver must be licensed, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, transactions involving drug proceeds, illegal possession of a stolen firearm and illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after it was clocked traveling at 75 mph in a 55 mph posted speed zone on westbound U.S. 90 and the driver was identified as Davis. It was learned that Davis did not have a driver’s license and that a strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle. Davis and a passenger were removed from the vehicle and officers conducted a search which revealed marijuana and a handgun, which was reported stolen in New Iberia. He was jailed with no bond set.
Leonard also reported the following arrests:
—Miranda Topham, 38, of Saturn Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 7:13 p.m. Saturday on charges of first offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated, improper lane usage, two headlamps required and driving under suspension. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on La. 182 near Tournament Boulevard for swerving in and out of the lane of travel and the vehicle was observed to have a burnt headlamp. The driver was identified as Topham and her license was found to be suspended. Officers suspected impairment on the part of Topham and uncovered evidence indicating that she was impaired on narcotics. She performed poorly on a standardized filed sobriety test and was placed under arrest. She was transported to the Berwick Police Department where she provided a sample of .000g% BAC. She consented to a urine sample and a sample was collected with results pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. She was jailed with a $4,000 bond set.
—Tyler Sylvester, 20, of Versen Street in Berwick, was arrested at 12:03 a.m. Sunday on charges of second offense possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers responded to a residence on Versen Street for a disturbance. Sylvester was identified as the person causing the disturbance and the complainant wished to have Sylvester removed from the residence. While Sylvester was putting items into his vehicle, officers detected an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located. He was jailed and later released on a $2,500 bond.
—Brandon Lahoste, 23, of Mike Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 10:37 p.m. Sunday on a warrant from the Berwick Police Department for the charge of criminal mischief. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Trevino Street for a traffic violation and the driver was identified as Lahoste. A warrants check revealed that Lahoste held a warrant through the Berwick Police Department for criminal mischief. The warrant steams from an investigation that took place on April 2, 2019, in which Lahoste tampered with another person’s property and a warrant for his arrest was prepared. He was jailed and later released on a $301 bond.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 77 calls of service and the following arrests were made:
—Sean Matthew Bernard, 31, of Egle Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:07 a.m. Monday on charges of turn signal violation, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to dim headlights. An officer observed a traffic violation in the area of La. 182 and Myrtle Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Bernard. Bernard was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was jailed.
—Leo Griffin Vaughn, 42, of Chatsworth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Monday on a warrant for unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling. The warrant stems from a complaint filed with the Morgan City Police Department on Feb. 23. Vaughn was identified as entering a residence without consent and a warrant was obtained for his arrest. On Feb. 24 Vaughn was located on La. 182 and was placed under arrest. He was jailed.
—Jordan Granger, 30, of North Everett Street in Morgan City, was placed under arrest at 9:28 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of a legend drug and disturbing the peace. Officers came into contact with Granger on La. 182. Officers observed Granger was in an intoxicated condition. He was placed under arrest and was found to be in possession of a suspected legend drug. He was jailed.
—Glynn Anthony Guidry Jr., 39, of Carline Street in Berwick, was arrested at 2:03 a.m. Tuesday on charges of improper turning at intersection, no motor vehicle insurance and first offense driving while intoxicated and on warrants for seven counts of failure to appear. An officer observed a traffic violation in the area of Federal and Brashear avenues. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Guidry. The officer suspected impairment and a field sobriety test was given that Guidry performed poorly on. A computer check revealed the vehicle Guidry was driving was not insured and a warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City held active warrants for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was given an intoxilyzer test and gave a breath sample of 0.237g%. He was jailed.
—Dean Joseph Beranek, 34, of Burchfield Lane in Berwick, was arrested at 8:19 a.m. Tuesday on charges of driving under suspension and no motor vehicle insurance. An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of La. 182 and Federal Avenue. The driver was identified as Beranek. A computer check revealed his license was under suspension and the vehicle he was driving was not insured. He was jailed.
—Gerald Jones Jr., 19, of Keith Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for failure to appear. Jones turned himself into the Morgan City Police Department on an active warrant held by the City Court of Morgan City. He was jailed.
—Daniel L. Bushnelle, 61, of La. 70 in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday on charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension and possession of methamphetamine. An officer observed a traffic violation in the area of Federal Avenue and Levee Road.
A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Bushnell who was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He was jailed.
—Derek Gould Jr., 34, of Levee Road in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday on charges of stop sign violation and driving under suspension. An officer observed a traffic violation in the area of Marguerite and Ninth Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Gould. A computer check revealed his driver’s license was under suspension. He was jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to 64 complaints and reported the following arrests:
—Skye Davie Vanduzee, 34, of Broussard Street in Delcambre, was arrested at 9:03 a.m. Monday on a charge of driving under suspension. Vanduzee was released on a summons to appear on May 18.
—Drake Paul Segura, 22, of Inez Drive in Sorrell, was arrested at 9:43 p.m. Monday on a charge of improper lane usage, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Segura was released on a summons to appear on May 18.
—Keith Anthony Davis, 35, of Willow Street in Franklin, was arrested at 12:39 a.m. Tuesday on charges of expired license plate and driving under suspension. Davis was released on a summons to appear on May 18.
—Curtis Allen Davis, 51, of Willow Street in Franklin, was arrested at 12:44 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended/revoked/canceled and failure to maintain automobile liability insurance. Davis was later released on his own recognizance.
—Arthur Donald Lacoste Jr., 53, of Judy Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday on charges of indecent behavior with juvenile(s) and sexual battery. He was jailed with bail set at $250,000.
—Ericka Rose Cuvillier, 31, of Darlene Street in Patterson, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. She was jailed with no bail set.
—Justine Mccoy, 36, of Gumpoint Lane in Franklin, was arrested at 8:29 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana, open container and improper lane usage. Mccoy was released on a summons to appear on May 18.
—Wesley D. Landry, 25, of Shady Grove in Patterson, was arrested at 8:29 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of hit and run, simple criminal damage to property, littering and false report of criminal mischief. Landry was released on a summons to appear on May 18.
—Colby Joseph Trahan, 27, of Smith Road in New Iberia, was arrested at 10:21 p.m. Tuesday on an Iberia Parish warrant for criminal damage to property. Trahan is being held for another agency.
—Juvenile male, 17, of Bayou Vista, was arrested at 11:39 p.m. Tuesday on charges of theft and unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages by persons on behalf of persons under 21. The juvenile was released to the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Juvenile male, 17, of Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:12 a.m. Wednesday on charges of theft and unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages by persons on behalf of persons under 21. The juvenile was released to the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Rena Kathleen Wilson, 41, of Nini Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was jailed with no bail set.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrests:
—Travis J. Morin, 36, of Main Street in Patterson, was arrested at 2:53 p.m. Monday on charges of prohibited acts distribution of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, aggravated flight from an officer, suspended driver’s license and obedience to police officers, weights and standards. He was jailed with no bond set.
—Quinten A. Bradford, 40, of Rice Drive in Dallas, TX, was arrested at 6:57 p.m. Monday on charges of stop sign violation, reckless operation, general speed law and resisting an officer by flight in a vehicle. He was jailed with bond set at $1,500.

Radio Logs for Feb. 26-27

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 12:06pm

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.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
6:35 a.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Suspicious person.
7:05 a.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Complaint.
8:11 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Theft.
9:50 a.m. 4000 block of Chennault Street; Fire.
10:17 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Alarm.
11:05 a.m. 1700 block of Federal Avenue; Fire.
1:09 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
1:50 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Suspicious person.
2:10 p.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Forgery.
2:59 p.m. Roderick Street and La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
3:04 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Disturbance.
3:44 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person.
4:38 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
4:54 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Complaint.
6:01 p.m. Lawrence Park; Juvenile problem.
8 p.m. 1100 block of Walnut Drive; Disturbance.
8:45 p.m. 1000 block of Onstead Street; Loud music.
8:54 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Juvenile problem.
9:02 p.m. 1000 block of Onstead Street; Loud music.
10:04 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Reckless driver.
11:27 p.m. Everett and Seventh streets; Arrest.
Thursday, Feb. 27
2:30 a.m. Railroad Avenue near Headland Street; Suspicious activity.
4:10 a.m. 1600 block of Federal Avenue; Alarm.

Hephaestus Princess Club holds luncheon

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 8:54am

The Princess Club of the Krewe of Hephaestus held a luncheon Feb. 18 in honor of its newest member, Cay Price, wife of King Hephaestus LIX Chris Price.

Area births announced

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 8:48am

Born to Chasity Ileen Marcel and Nicholas Paul Blakeman of Morgan City, a boy, Liam Ernie Blakeman, on Jan. 26 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 2.06 ounces and measured 18.75 inches. —— Born to Gabrielle Renee Soileau of Morgan City, a boy, Elijah James Soileau, on Jan. 28 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He weighed 5 pounds, 15.95 ounces and measured 18.25 inches. —— Born to Cate Margaret Koen of Berwick and Damon Paul Mabile of Pierre Part, a boy, Briggs Paul Mabile, on Feb. 2 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, .03 ounces and measured 19 ...

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They are like, 'Wow, I did that'

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 4:09pm

Central Catholic art teacher gets recognition from Artsonia

JACLYN BREAUX

jbreaux@daily-review.com

Stephanie Stanley, Central Catholic Elementary’s art teacher, has a dedication that goes beyond her classroom walls as she utilizes a program called Artsonia to share her student’s artwork with their families, friends and community members.
Stanley was recently recognized by Artsonia because her classes have received 200 awards and have displayed more than 2,500 pieces of student’s art on the online student art museum this school year.
“The students have art class with me once per week and I take pictures of each child’s artwork, upload it to the Artsonia program and then those with permission can access the artwork. The program lets those viewing the artwork to “like” it, post comments and purchase merchandise with the artwork such as T-shirts, ornaments, canvas prints, magnets, all kinds of different things,” Stanley said.
Stanley and Central Catholic Elementary have been maintaining digital student portfolios for the past 13 years. In addition to accumulating over 55,000 pieces of art on Artsonia, Stanley and Central Catholic Elementary have connected over 450 friends and family members to student galleries.
“A unique thing about Artsonia is that the kids have it the whole time they are here so at the end when they leave us they can go back and see everything they have done from Pre-K on,” Stanley said.
Artsonia helps thousands of teachers in over 100 countries worldwide create online student art galleries and portfolios. Parents and relatives can view the art online, leave comments and order keepsakes featuring the artwork. As part of its mission, Artsonia donates 20 percent of merchandise revenue directly back to local classrooms and has given back more than $10 million to classrooms since 2000.
“I have lots of parents that comment on students’ artwork, and I make several hundred dollars a year off of this and that helps fund the art room supplies,” Stanley said.
Stanley has also received other perks for the amount of interaction her student’s art museums receive. “I had enough awards last year that I was able to get 50 magnets for free with kid’s artwork and I have them displayed in my classroom,” Stanley said.
“I think a lot of times the kids, they see their artwork, but when they see it up there online, it is like a whole other ballgame for them. They are like ‘Wow, I did that,’” Stanley said.

“Gray Death” heroin found in vehicle belonging to a Patterson man during a traffic stop

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 4:06pm

Staff Report

A traffic stop in Berwick led to St. Mary Parish Narcotics Division, with the help of K9 Buddy, find marijuana and “Gray Death” heroin in the vehicle of Patterson man leading to his arrest, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith said in a news release.
—Travis Morin, 36, of Tiffany Street in Patterson, was arrested at 11:47 a.m. Friday on charges of obedience to police officers, weights, and standards and traffic signs, possession of Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (heroin/fentanyl), possession of Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under suspension.
A K9 deputy was patrolling the area of Berwick when he observed a vehicle make a left turn onto U.S. 90 from Thurguson Road where there is a no-left turn sign posted. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Morin. Dispatch advised that Morin’s driver’s license was suspended.
K9 Buddy was deployed to conduct an open-air sniff and showed a positive odor response on the vehicle. Drugs (marijuana and “gray death” heroin) and drug paraphernalia were subsequently found in the vehicle. Morin was jailed with no bail set.
Smith also advised that the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to 126 complaints and reported the following arrests:
—Bernard Hanes Davis Jr., 22, of Easy Street in Franklin, was arrested at 6:53 a.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of disturbing the peace by fighting. He was jailed and released on a $413 bond.
—Edwin Elliott Lewis Jr., 36, of Burrell Court in Gray, was arrested at 10:49 a.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. He was jailed with bail set at (Continued from Page 10
$5,873.63.
—Kimberly R. Ruiz, 34, of Delmar Avenue in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:04 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of vicious animals. She was jailed and later released on a $100 bond.
—Dustin Paul Fitch, 32, of Shady Grove in Patterson, was arrested at 1:38 p.m. Friday on two warrants for failure to appear on the charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespassing, simple burglary and possession of marijuana. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Connie Ranea Nolan, 49, of Leona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:26 p.m. Friday on a warrant for the charge of issuing worthless checks. She was jailed and later released on a $750 bond.
—Jarvis Jerrold Davix, 38, of Teche Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:50 a.m. Friday on a warrant for the charge of simple battery. Davis was released on a summons to appear on May 8.
—Justin Omar Singleton, 22, of Irish Bend Road in Franklin, was arrestd at 8:10 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of marijuana. Singleton was released on a summons to appear on May 8.
—Raymond Terry Chapman, 39, of Elm Street in Centerville, was arrested at 5:46 p.m. Friday on charges of driving under suspension, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of operating a vehicle while license is suspended/revoked/canceled. He was jailed with bail set at $4,000.
—April Michelle Pontiff, 40, of La. 182 in Centerville, was arrested at 6:47 p.m. Friday on warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. She was jailed with no bail set.
—Dennis Henry Vining, 54, of Hunting Road in Ricohoc, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Friday on a charge of driving under suspension. Vining was released on a summons to appear on May 8.
—Lorrie Jean Verret, 39, of Lee Street in Franklin, was arrested at 10:12 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession/distribution/sale of a legend drug without a prescription, illegal use, consumption, possession or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17 and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was jailed with no bail set.
—Lavontre Jerome Johnson, 21, of Clark Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:12 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a drug-free zone, illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of weapons in a drug-free zone and illegal possession of stolen firearms. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Kelly Sue Richard, 40, of Cross Larue in Pierre Part, was arrested at 11:28 p.m. Friday on a warrant for theft. Richard was released on a summons to appear on May 8.
—Brittany Rivere Weaks, 26, of Linest Drive in Houma, was arrested at 9:13 a.m. Saturday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of simple criminal damage to property. She was jailed and later released on a $5,000 bond.
—Quinton Jones, 29, of Friendship Alley in Amelia, was arrested at 10:28 a.m. Saturday on charges of no seat belt, distribution of cocaine, resisting arrest or officer and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Paulette Gaskins Lewis, 51, of West Syls Lane in Amelia, was arrested at 11:31 a.m. Sunday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana. Lewis was later released on her own recognizance.
—Benny Druilhet Jr., 44, of Main Street in Baldwin, was arrested at 1:31 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle wthile license is suspended/revoked/canceled and speeding. Druilhet was later released on a personal surety.
—Jeffrey Noe Carbajal, 22, of Spruce Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:46 p.m. Saturday on charges of no driver’s license, driving while intoxicated, reckless operation with no accident, and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of hit and run driving, failure to report an accident and/or provide proper ID, careless operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle without a driver’s license. He was jailed and later released on a $5,500 bond.
—Queintin Lavon Matthews, 34, of Monnot Street in Jeanerette, was arrested at 8:07 p.m. Saturday on charges of no driver’s license, no insurance, no taillights and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of speeding. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Kevin Ina, 19, of Norman Bauer in Franklin, was arrested at 6:04 p.m. Saturday on a charge of second degree battery. He was jailed and later released on a $1,500 bond.
—Rojae Romone Marcel, 22, of Canyon Street in Houston, was arrested at 9:29 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving on right side of road exceptions and possession of marijuana. Marcel was released on a summons to appear on May 8.
—Jeffrey Louis Mayon, 56, of Mayon Lane in Amelia, was arrested at 12:06 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving under suspension and general speed law. Mayon was released on a summons to appear on May 8.
—Lacy Gunner, 29, of Cleveland Street in Patterson, was arrested at 3:58 p.m. Sunday on a charge of no insurance. Gunner was released on a summons to appear on May 8.
—Bobby D’angelo Jackson, 32, of Welch Road in Franklin, was arrested at 5:27 p.m. Sunday on charges of domestic abuse battery and resisting arrest or officer. He was jailed with bail set at $5,000.
—Aris Michael Granger, 33, of Joseph Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:37 a.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. He was jailed with bail set at $13,338.49.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 121 calls of service and the following arrests were made:
—Darell Jonic Gash, 39, of Willard Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:13 a.m. Friday on a charge of remaining after forbidden. Officers were called about Gash refusing to leave a residence on Mallard Street and when officers arrived they learned Gash had just left the residence. A computer check revealed Gash was previously barred from the property. Officers were able to locate Gash nearby and placed him under arrest. He was jailed.
—Anthony James Vega, 35, of Tannehill Lane in Walker, was arrested at 10:24 a.m. Friday on warrants for the charges of theft and monetary instrument abuse. Vega was located at the East Baton Rough Parish Prison and placed under arrest on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department and jailed.
—Rogelio F. Fuentez, 34, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:07 p.m. Friday on a charge of driving under suspension. Officers investigating a crash on U.S. 90 identified Fuentez as the driver of one of the vehicles involved. A computer check revealed his driver’s license was under suspension. He was jailed.
—Ronald Williams Jr., 27, of Poper Drive in Scott, was arrested at 10:18 p.m. Friday on charges of driving under suspension, possession of alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle and no vehicle insurance. An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of La. 182 and U.S. 90. The driver was identified as Williams. A computer check revealed his license was under suspension. He was also found to have an open alcoholic beverage in his vehicle. He was jailed.
—Shaun Sikes, 36, of Hemlock Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:52 a.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Officers were called to a local business on Brashear Avenue for a domestic battery. Officers learned Sikes had committed a battery on a victim which was domestic-related. He was jailed.
—Kathryn Thompson, 25, of Keith Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:24 a.m. Saturday on a warrant for telephone harassment. Thompson turned herself into the Morgan City Police Department on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. She was jailed.
—Vernon James Robinson Jr., 34, of Chennault Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:42 a.m. Saturday on warrants for 10 counts of failure to appear. Officers came into contact with Robinson on Railroad Avenue. A computer check revealed the City Court of Morgan City held active warrants for his arrest. He was jailed.
—Christopher Woods, 28, of 11th Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:14 p.m. Saturday on charges of stop sign violation, flight from an officer, no driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine (2-28 grams).
—Gilbert Harrison, 33, of Egle Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:16 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, first offense possession of marijuana, obstruction of evidence and possession of MDMA.
—Ricky James Watts, 31, of Oregon Street in Berwick, was arrested at 4:15 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for no driver’ license.
An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Sixth Street and Greenwood Street. The vehicle failed to stop until it reached Everett Street. The driver was identified as Woods, along with two passengers, Harrison and Watts. Woods was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. A computer check revealed Woods did not have a valid driver’s license.
Passenger Harrison was found in possession of suspected marijuana, MDMA and drug paraphernalia, which he attempted to conceal on his person.
Passenger, Watts, was found to have an active warrant held by the City Court of Morgan City.
All were jailed.
—Alexander Perez, 47, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:48 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated. Officers came into contact with Perez at a local business on La. 182. Officers observed Perez was in an intoxicated condition and was in possession of an open alcoholic beverage. He was jailed.
—John Rollins Anslum, 32, of Felterman Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 2:19 p.m. Sunday on charges of no turn signal, driving under suspension, possession of methamphetamine (less than 2 grams) and illegal use of controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17 years of age. An officer conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Anslum. A computer check revealed Anslum’s driver’s license was under suspension and he was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Two juveniles were in the vehicle at the time of the stop, resulting in an additional charge. He was jailed.
—Freddie Joseph Sellers, 29, of Keith Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:22 p.m. Sunday on a charge of first offense possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and a warrant for failure to appear. An officer came into contact with Sellers in a parking lot on La. 182. A warrant check revealed the 16th District Court held an active warrant for his arrest. Officer placed Sellers under arrest and found suspected marijuana in his possession. A K-9 officer and K-9 Dally arrived on the scene to assist in the investigation. K-9 Dally was deployed around the exterior of Seller’s vehicle and indicated the presence of illegal narcotics. Officers located a bag of suspected marijuana in the vehicle. He was jailed.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrests:
—Eunice Jared Parra-Galvan, 32, of Hendric Street in Patterson, was arrested at 9:36 p.m. Friday on charges of speeding 46 mph in a 35 mph zone and no driver’s license. He was jailed and later released on a $550 bond.
—Barry Joseph Clarkston Jr., 41, of Barrow Street in Franklin, was arrested at 7:07 p.m. Saturday on a charge of driving under suspension. He was jailed and later released on a $437 bond.
—Michael Dwayne Faircloth, 49, of David Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 11:21 p.m. Saturday on a charge of theft. He was jailed with bond set at $476.
—Bridgette Richard, 49, of Railroad Avenue in Patterson, was arrested at 1:18 p.m. Sunday on charges of simple battery and resisting an officer by failure to comply. She was jailed and later released on a fine of $685.
Franklin Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 36 complaints and made the following arrest:
—Bruce Woods, 42, of Weber Street in Franklin, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. Friday on a warrant dated from Feb. 20 for second degree rape. Woods was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center and jailed.

Radio Logs for Feb. 24-26

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 4:01pm

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.
Monday, Feb. 24
6:31 a.m. 200 block of Canary Street; Medical.
8:45 a.m. La. 182 and Martin Luther King Boulevard; Accident.
11:51 a.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
12:44 p.m. Freret and Second streets; Complaint.
1:04 p.m. Greenwood overpass; Traffic incident.
2:53 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Disturbance.
3:32 p.m. Aucoin Street; Recovered property.
3:41 p.m. Marguerite Street; Reckless driver.
6:36 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Theft.
7:39 p.m. 600 block of Seventh Street; Remove subject.
7:57 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
8:12 p.m. 800 block of Duke Street; Complaint.
9:07 p.m. La. 182 bridge; Stalled vehicle.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
12:25 a.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Suspicious subject.
5 a.m. 300 block of Aycock Street; Alarm.
5:47 a.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Welfare check.
9:25 a.m. 1100 block of Levee Road; Animal.
11:25 a.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
12:03 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Medical.
1:41 p.m. Victor II Boulevard; Hit and run.
1:59 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Removal of subject.
3:55 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Suspicious person.
4:15 p.m. 500 block of Belanger Street; Welfare check.
4:20 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Civil matter.
4:57 p.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Complaint.
5:57 p.m. 3200 block of Roselawn Drive; Disturbance.
7:53 p.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Welfare concern.
9:13 p.m. 400 block of Second Street; Complaint.
9:17 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
10:17 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Open door.
10:27 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
10:42 p.m. 200 block of Halsey Street; Loud music.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
12:01 a.m. U.S. 90 westbound near Dominos; Assist Berwick Police Department.
12:25 a.m. Brownell Homes; Disturbance.
2:30 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Alarm.

Rites mark beginning of Lent

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 3:38pm

The Rev. Brice Higginbotham places ashes on the forehead of Sadie Rankin at the 12:10 p.m. Mass Wednesday at Holy Cross Church. The day was Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, the most solemn portion of the Christian calendar. Lent continues for 40 days and ends with Easter, which is April 12 this year.

The Daily Review/Jaclyn Breaux

Lumberjacks and Eagles qualify for boys basketball postseason

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 3:05pm

Patterson and Central Catholic qualified for the boys basketball postseason in their respective classes when brackets were released Monday. Patterson, Class 3A's No. 8 seed, will host No. 25 Kaplan Friday at 6:30 p.m. Central Catholic, Division IV's No. 9 seed, will travel to face No. 8 Riverside in second-round action Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.