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Darryl David Levingston, 85, a native of New Iberia, formerly of Morgan City, and resident of Baker, died March 30, 2026.
He is survived by a brother, John Levingston and a sister, Bernie Landry.
Memorial service will be held Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Burial with military honors rendered by the Est. St. Mary Veteran’s Funeral Squad will follow in Morgan City Mausoleum.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Capt. Samantha Poledor was named St. Mary Deputy of the Year by the Marine Corps League's St. Mary Detachment on April 14. Poledor was recognized for dedication and was recently promoted to assistant warden at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. "Whether it is supporting her fellow deputies or maintaining a professional rapport with those in the care and control of the Centerville facility, Capt. Poleder is a true asset to our agency. ... Capt. Poledor ´is an employee who has, for years, performed at a very high level in discharging her duties. She makes a positive difference in the LEC and in the lives of those who work alongside her. She is truly deserving of this award," said Sheriff Gary Driskell. Poledor is shown with Virginia Sutton of the Marine Corps League and Driskell, who presented the award along with Maj. Charles Parker.

(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.)
Police arrested a Franklin man accused of transporting methamphetamine into Morgan City.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Anthony Dwayne Lightfoot, Wilfred Lane, Franklin, was arrested about 2 p.m. April 15 on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (over 28 grams), driver must be licensed and brake lights required.

The Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division conducted a traffic stop that led to the arrest about 2 p.m. April 15.

During the investigation, officers located a large amount of suspected methamphetamine inside the vehicle. It was learned that Lightfoot had recently traveled from the Franklin area and was in possession of the narcotics.

“The Morgan City Police Department wants to make it clear that our investigators will continue to apply pressure on those involved in the distribution of illegal narcotics and will work tirelessly to keep these substances out of the Morgan City area,” the Police Department said in a Facebook post.

Adams commended the Narcotics Division as well as the patrol officers of the Morgan City Police Department for their proactive work and dedication to keeping these dangerous drugs off our streets.

If you have information regarding illegal narcotics activity, contact the Morgan City Police Department at 985-380-4605 or submit tips anonymously.

--Kalyn Gros, 36, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:09 p.m. Friday on a charge of resisting an officer. (Released on summons.)

--Colby Gros, 37, Pecan Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:09 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace. (Released on summons.)

--Chaz Pickens, 18, Cedar Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:20 p.m. Friday on charges of theft (under $1,000) and criminal damage to property.

--Landon Acosta, 23, Levee Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:25 p.m. Friday on five counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Donovan Chilton, 39, Verdunville Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 12:39 p.m. Friday as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Harol Bias, 36, Tournament Boulevard, Berwick, was arrested at 8:24 p.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Dung Cenac, 29, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Joshua Jones, 38, Stephensville Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:32 p.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Abriella Jones, 18, Joey Street, Patterson, was arrested at 8:41 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft (under $1,000) and possession of alcohol (under 21).

--Cibyl Andorf, 51, Levee Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, no driver’s license and no child restraint.

--Joshua Driskill, 33, Arizona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:57 p.m. Thursday on a charge of simple battery.

--Jace Cradeur, 17, Fourth Street, Berwick, was arrested 7:57 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of tobacco under 21. (Released on summons.)

--Cornelius Johnson, 38, Willow Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:10 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of marijuana, resisting an officer and lights required on bicycles.

--Brittan Boudreaux, 41, Lizabeth Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of stolen things.

--Emily Businelle, 17, Electric Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:43 a.m. Friday on charges of failure to appear to pay fine and probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Damien Keller, 42, Saturn Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:44 p.m. April 15 on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Melissa Ratcliff, 37, Henry Street, Patterson, was arrested at 4:03 p.m. April 15 on two counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Kerwing Benitez, 26, Oak Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:36 p.m. April 15 on a charge of theft (under $1,000).

--Christopher Woods, 35, 11th Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:23 p.m. April 15 on charges of possession of marijuana, no driver’s license, no child restraint and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor. (Released on summons).

--Jimmy Bonvillain, 60, Second Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:28 p.m. April 15 on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Samuel Gary, 35, Chester Bowles, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:54 p.m. April 15 on charges of possession of synthetic cannabinoids and theft (under $1,000).

--Timothy Mercier, 27, Roderick Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:58 a.m. Thursday on charges of simple battery, disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and criminal damage to property.

--Courtney Mercier, 32, Roderick Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:58 a.m. Thursday on charges of simple battery and resisting an officer.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Henry Manuel Rabelo, 42, Patterson, was arrested at 2:54 p.m. Thursday on 26 counts of child sexual abuse material and one count of sexual abuse of an animal.

St. Mary Parish Detectives received a tip regarding a Patterson man with child sexual abuse material in his possession. An investigation was begun, and a search warrant was obtained.

On April 13, detectives executed the search warrant that led to the apprehension of Rabelo. Rabelo was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.

As the investigation continued, detectives found digital files that led to 𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 24 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑥𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑥𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑙.

Detectives made contact with Rabelo at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center and booked him on the additional charges. Bail has not been set for Rabelo at this time.

“The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office remains a committed affiliate of the Louisiana [Internet Crimes Against Children] Taskforce, a network of law enforcement agencies dedicated to investigating and prosecuting high-tech crimes against children,” the sheriff said in a Facebook post.

“The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office encourages parents and guardians to remain vigilant regarding their children's online activity. For resources on internet safety or to report suspicious activity, please visit the official www.stmaryso.com or MissingKids.org.”

--Damarcus Deshawn McNeal, 29, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:15 p.m. Sunday on charges of simple criminal damage to property and violation of protective orders. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Hector Eduardo Alvarado-Lopez, 35, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:02 p.m. Friday on charges of domestic abuse (child endangerment law), driving while intoxicated, four counts of resisting arrest or officer, four counts of resisting by force, four counts of battery on a police officer,
purse snatching and public intimidation of a public official.

Bail has not been set at this time

--Dylan Cole Lanclos, 21, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:27 a.m. Sunday on charges of speeding, operating a vehicle under suspension, driving while intoxicated, and expired or no inspection sticker.

Bail was set at $17,850.

--Drayvan Kayne Bryan, 23, Belle Rose, was arrested at 8:17 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving under suspension, improper lane usage, turning movements and required signals, and resisting arrest or

Bryan was released on a $4,000 bond.

--Misty Michelle Martin-Clements, 44, Berwick, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule II drugs, possession of Schedule III drugs, cellphone use while driving and driver must be licensed.

Bail was set at $13,250.

--Jose Manuel Blanco-Gomez, 23, Houston, was arrested at 9:28 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of speeding. Bail has not been set at this time.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Shawn D. Dugar (Gant), 54, Como Street, Patterson, was arrested at 10:34 p.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Dugar was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Norman Andrews Jr., 37, West Bridge Street, St. Martinville, was arrested at 3:54 p.m. Saturday on charges of speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone, driver’s license suspended or revoked and expired license plate. Andrews is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at
$905.

--Allenrian Johnson, 20, Lou Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:05 p.m. Saturday on charges of no seatbelt, aggravated flight from an officer, obstruction of a highways of commerce and possession of marijuana (less than 14 grams). Johnson was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail
with bond set at $11,000.

--Danise A. Swan, 47, 19th Street, Alexandria, was arrested at 11:56 p.m. Sunday on a charge of speeding 87 mph in a 55 mph zone. Swan was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $403.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Tyrone Cooper, 62, Roderick Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:35 p.m. Friday on charges of speeding and careless operation. Cooper was booked, processed and released on a $518 bond.

--Juvenile was arrested at 12:19 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting).

--Juvenile was arrested at 12:19 p.m. Thursday on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting) and inciting to riot.

--Ekarielle McDaniel, 18, Plantation Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 12:53 p.m. Thursday on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting), simple battery and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. McDaniel was booked, processed, and released on a $3,000.00 bond.

--Juvenile was arrested at 1:12 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting).

--Jace Winslow, 19, Camelia Street, Thibodaux, was arrested at 1:12 p.m. Thursday on charges of simple battery, possession of marijuana and disturbing the peace. Winslow was booked, processed and released on a $4,000 bond.

--Derrion McDaniel, 21, Plantation Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 2:40 p.m. Thursday on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting) and simple battery. McDaniel was booked, processed and released on a $2,000 bond.

--Larry Marks, 67, Guillotte Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for Jeanerette City Court alleging failure to appear on the charge of stop signs. Marks was booked, processed and transported to the Jeanerette Police Department.

--Ananenia Dauphine, 31, Robertson Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:27 a.m. Friday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of driving under suspension. Dauphine was booked, processed and released on a $413 bond.

DMMS Purchaser Inc. and MC Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for M C Bank & Trust Co., jointly announced that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has granted
regulatory approval of the proposed merger between the two companies.
This approval represents an important milestone in the transaction, and the companies confirm that all
conditions necessary for closing, including a significant capital raise, have been satisfied, the banks said in a press release.
The companies currently expect the merger to occur on or about May 1. The Federal
Reserve’s approval follows receipt of all other required regulatory clearances and represents the final major regulatory hurdle to completion of the transaction.
As previously announced, MC Bancshares has agreed to merge with DMMS Purchaser Inc., a group of investors and “experienced banking executives who see significant opportunity to grow the Southeast Louisiana-based institution,” the companies said.
The combination will establish M C Bank as a stronger, more competitive financial institution well-positioned to serve customers, communities, and shareholders across its markets, they said. The markets M C Bank currently serves include Morgan City, New Orleans, Houma, Lafayette and the
Northshore. Immediately upon the merger, the bank’s markets will grow to also include
Atlanta and Baton Rouge.
“We are extremely pleased to receive the Federal Reserve’s approval of this merger,” said
Daryl Byrd, CEO of DMMS. “This approval reflects the strength and soundness of our proposed organization and the compelling strategic rationale behind our business plan.
“We are on track to close on or about May 1, and we look forward to bringing our teams together to deliver enhanced value and expanded capabilities for the customers and communities we are privileged to serve.”
“This is a momentous day for M C Bank and for our shareholders, associates, and customers,” said Kenny Nelkin, chairman of the board of M C Bank. “Receiving the Federal
Reserve’s approval confirms what we have believed from the beginning — that this merger is in the best interests of everyone we serve.”
“We are confident in the opportunities ahead and remain committed to a seamless
transition,” said Chris LeBato, CEO of M C Bank. “Together, we are building a stronger, more scalable organization while preserving the relationship-driven culture that defines us.”
Additional information regarding the merger will be shared as it becomes available.
Shareholders and other interested parties are encouraged to review filings made with applicable regulatory authorities for further details.
DMMS Purchaser Inc. is a newly formed acquisition vehicle and a wholly owned subsidiary of DMMS Holdings LLC, which is led by Daryl Byrd, former CEO of IberiaBank Corp., together with a senior team of banking executives.
MC Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for M C Bank & Trust Co. , a Louisiana-
chartered state bank. M C Bank first opened its doors in 1955 in Morgan City. On April 1, 1991, MC Bancshares, Inc. was formed as a one-bank holding company.
Simultaneously with the formation of the holding company, the bank's name changed to M
C Bank & Trust Co.
The bank's headquarters are in Morgan City, and it operates ten
banking centers and offices across Southeast Louisiana.