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Two people were arrested early Sunday morning in Morgan City on burglary charges during the curfew imposed for Tropical Storm Barry, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Tessie Toups, 29, of Terrebonne Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:28 a.m. Sunday on charges of simple burglary, illegal carrying of a weapon-burglary tools and proclamation of state of emergency conditions-curfew violation.

—Jordan Steele, 39, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:28 a.m. Sunday on charges of simple burglary, illegal carrying of a weapon-burglary tools and proclamation of state of emergency conditions-curfew violation.

Officers observed a vehicle cross La. 182 with no lights on in the area of Redwood Street. Officers searched the area and located a jeep behind a business on Sandra Street.

Police began to search the area and located Steele walking behind the business. Steel was found in possession of a knife, a crescent wrench and several pairs of latex gloves, Blair said. As officers continued to search the area, they located Toups hiding behind and air conditioning unit, Blair said.

Toups was detained and officers spoke with both subjects. Both Toups and Steele gave a different reason as to why they were at a closed business, Blair said. Steele and Toups were placed under arrest, which occurred during the time of the mandatory curfew due to the state of emergency during Tropical Storm Barry, Blair said.

Blair reported the following arrests:

—Anthony Michael Ambriz, 23, of Darren Drive in Denham Springs, was arrested at 4:46 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana less than 14 grams first offense, possession of heroin between 2 and 28 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A patrol officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The officer conducted a traffic stop and could detect the odor of suspected marijuana emitting from the vehicle.

During the officer's investigation, he identified Ambriz as a passenger. Ambriz was in possession of suspected marijuana, heroin and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. He was jailed.

—Michael Fuselier, 50, of Allison Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:26 a.m. Friday on warrants charging him with DWI and careless operation.

Officers located Fuselier at his home on Allison Street. Fuselier was arrested on warrants from a 2012 vehicle crash in which he was identified as the driver but due to injuries at the time was not arrested, Blair said.

Blood and urine samples were taken from Fuselier and sent to the crime lab. Toxicology reports showed that Fuselier was intoxicated at the time of the crash and warrants were filed for his arrest, Blair said.

—Mark Broussard Jr., 29, of Vivan Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:45 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and resisting an officer.

Officers were called on the area of North First Street due to a subject waving a gun or knife making threats. Officer arrived in the area an observed subject who fled when officers attempted to speak with him, Smith said.

Police chased the subject in the area and caught him in the area of Front and Franklin streets. Officers located a bag with suspected methamphetamine in his pocket along with a knife, Blair said. Broussard was jailed.

—Brian Weston, 30, of David Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:55 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana first offense, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and warrants charging him with failure to appear for trial for improper lane use and improper lighting.

Officers stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at an inoperative traffic light. Upon speaking with the female driver, officers observed what they believed to be suspected marijuana in the car, Blair said.

Upon speaking with the driver and passenger, they allegedly admitted that the item was suspected marijuana. Weston admitted that the marijuana was his, Blair said. Weston also had outstanding warrant for city court. Weston was jailed.

—Galen Ford, 27, of Ditch Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:21 a.m. Sunday on 16th Judicial District Court warrants charging him with failure to appear for possession of alprazolam, possession of diazepam, expired inspection sticker, no insurance and a City Court of Morgan City warrant charging him with six counts of contempt of court.

Ford was located by the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for where he was arrested on warrants. Ford was jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported the following arrests relating to east St. Mary Parish:

—Dalaina Rentrop, 26, of La. 663 in Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 11:35 a.m. Sunday on a charge of driving under suspension.

A deputy was traveling on U.S. 90 near Shady Side when he observed a vehicle cross the fog line multiple times. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Rentrop.

The deputy was advised by dispatch that Rentrop was driving with a suspended driver’s license, Smith said. Rentrop was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 16.

—Drew Ryan Baugher, 28, of Rizzo Street in Patterson, was arrested at 12:23 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and careless operation. Baugher turned himself in at parish jail on the warrant for his arrest.

—Darryl James Perry II, 30, of David Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Saturday on charges of stop signs/ yield signs and driving under suspension.

Deputies were patrolling the area of Anthony Street and Arlington Drive in Bayou Vista when they observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. The deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as Perry. Deputies were advised by dispatch that Rentrop was driving with a suspended driver’s license, the sheriff said. Perry was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 16.

—Heidi Renee Sams, 40, of Polaris Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. Saturday on charges of remaining on property without permission and disturbing the peace-noise.

A deputy was contacted by an off-duty officer who was advised of a disturbance at a home in Bayou Vista. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the complainant who stated Sams was causing a disturbance. Sams was issued a summons to appear in court Oct. 16.

—Joseph Anthony Acosta, 27, of Grove Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:45 a.m. Sunday on charges of no inspection sticker and drug paraphernalia.

A deputy was patrolling the area of Lake Palourde Road in Amelia when he observed a vehicle without an inspection sticker. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Acosta. During the investigation, authorities located drug paraphernalia, Smith said. Acosta was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 16.

—Krystl Lee Hall, 35, of C. Romero Road in New Iberia, was arrested at 7:02 p.m. Sunday on charges of hit-and-run, possession of drug paraphernalia and no insurance.

Deputies were flagged down by a subject and were advised of a suspicious vehicle at a business on Arlington Street in Bayou Vista. Deputies made contact with the driver of the vehicle, identified as Hall.

During the investigation, deputies were advised by dispatch that Hall had no vehicle insurance and drug paraphernalia was located, Smith said. Hall was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 16.

—Ashton Tate Martinez, 19, of Ranger Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 12:04 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia first offense.

Martinez turned himself in at the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office in Morgan City on the active warrant for his arrest. Martinez was released on a summons to appear in court July 29.

—Raymond Jane’ Migues Jr., 54, of Two Sisters Court in Bayou Vista was arrested at 3:16 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A deputy was dispatched to Two Sisters Court in Morgan City in reference to loud music. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Migues. During the investigation, drugs were found, the sheriff said. Migues was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 16.

Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported the following arrest:

—A male juvenile 15, of Oregon Street in Berwick, was arrested at 8:25 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of THC oil.

—A male juvenile, 15, of Fortins Street in Berwick, was arrested at 8:25 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of THC oil.

At 8:08 p.m. Monday, the Berwick Police Department received a call regarding to juveniles entering a vacant residence. During the investigation, officers received descriptions of the juveniles who were located in the area a short time later.

While speaking with the juveniles they were both found in possession of THC oil, Leonard said. The juveniles were booked into jail and then released to their parents.

Franklin Police Chief Morris Beverly reported the following arrest relating to east St. Mary Parish:

—Tracey Baker, 32, of General Patton Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 6:07 p.m. Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Baker was released on $1,000 bail.

Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported no arrests.

November 24, 1925 — July 12, 2019
Jeanne Geneviève Boudreaux, a native of Baldwin and a longtime resident of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at the age of 93 on Friday, July 12, 2019.
Geneviève or “Gen” as she was known to family and friends, was an active member of Sacred Heart Church. She was also involved with the Morgan City chapter of AARP where she enjoyed meeting with friends and playing bingo. Gen was a devoted wife and mother. She was an accomplished seamstress and also enjoyed gardening and painting. She and her husband, Sidney, were known around town for their great dancing ability. She will be very missed by her friends and family.
Those left to cherish Geneviève’s memory are two daughters, Katherine Crystal and her husband John of Sanford, Maine, and Jill Settoon and her husband Roger “Chip” Settoon of Berwick; two sons, Jason Boudreaux and his wife, Cheryl of Katy, Texas, and Lyn Boudreaux of Morgan City; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eloise Albares of Thibodaux; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family.
Geneviève joins in heaven her husband and dancing partner of 73 years, Sidney Boudreaux; her parents, Bernard and Gabrielle Martin; and seven brothers and sisters.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to her caring neighbors and friends for their love and support and assistance.
A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, July 17th at 9 a.m. until time of services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Geneviève will be laid to rest in St. Andrew Cemetery.

December 15, 1930 — July 12, 2019
Claudia LeBlanc Dugas, 88, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Claudia was born December 15, 1930, in Chacahoula, the daughter of Sidney LeBlanc and Clothide LeBoeuf LeBlanc.
Claudia enjoyed any kind of arts and crafts; her favorites were crocheting and sewing. She also enjoyed gardening; she loved planting and flowering. Claudia also enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. She also loved to go camping; Claudia had traveled many places around the world. She was also a member of the AARP as well as a member of the St. Mary Counseling on Aging, who Claudia felt were her second family. She would visit there daily, getting there when the doors opened, and not leaving until they closed. With her second family, Claudia would do many activities, including Bingo, card games, and lunches.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three daughters, Paulette Kohler and husband John Jr., Debra Dugas, and Vickie Louviere and husband James; six grandchildren, John Kohler III, Kimberly Kohler, Kenneth Mayon, Katherine Whitis, Jeffery Louviere and Christie Trahan; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and her loving fur baby, Lucky.
Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Clothide LeBlanc; husband, Paul Dugas; and sister, Resonie Richard.
Pallbearers will be John Kohler III, Kenneth “Kojak” Mayon, Vincent Mayon, Doug Whitis, Jeffrey Louviere and Anthony Trahan. Honorary pallbearers will be Douglas Picou and Bryon Picou.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Twin City Funeral Home with a rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m., and again Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 8 a.m. until time of Mass at Holy Cross Church. After Mass, Claudia will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barry rolled into the Louisiana coast Saturday, flooding highways, forcing people to scramble to rooftops and dumping heavy rain that officials had feared could test the levees and pumps that were bolstered after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005.
After briefly becoming a Category 1 hurricane, the system weakened to a tropical storm as it made landfall near Intracoastal City, about 160 miles (257 kilometers) west of New Orleans, the National Hurricane Center said.
Barry was moving so slowly that heavy rain was expected to continue all weekend.
By early evening, Saturday New Orleans had been spared the worst effects, receiving only light showers and gusty winds. A National Weather Service forecaster said the city may escape with only 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) of rain. B
Although the outlook for New Orleans had improved significantly, weather service forecaster Robert Ricks said it was too early to declare that the city was in the clear. The agency also reduced its rainfall estimates for Baton Rouge to between 6 and 10 inches (15 and 25 centimeters) through Sunday.
Forecasts showed the storm on a path toward Chicago that would swell the Mississippi River basin with water that must eventually flow south again.
The Coast Guard rescued a dozen people from flooded areas of Terrebonne Parish, south of New Orleans, some of them from rooftops, a spokeswoman said. The people included a 77-year-old man who called for help because he had about 4 feet (1.2 meters) of water in his home.
None of the main levees on the Mississippi River failed or were breached, Edwards said. But a levee in Terrebonne Parish was overtopped by water for part of the day, officials said. And video showed water getting over a second levee in Plaquemines Parish, where fingers of land extend deep into the Gulf of Mexico. Terrebonne Parish ordered a new evacuation affecting an estimated 400 people.
In some places, residents continued to build defenses against rising water. At the edge of the town of Jean Lafitte just outside New Orleans, volunteers helped several town employees sandbag a 600-foot stretch of the two-lane state highway. The street was already lined with one-ton sandbags, and 30-pound (14-kilogram) bags were being used to strengthen them.
“I’m here for my family, trying to save their stuff,” volunteer Vinnie Tortorich said. “My cousin’s house is already under.”
In Lafayette, Willie Allen and his 11-year-old grandson, Gavin Coleman, shoveled sand into 20 green bags, joining a group of more than 20 other people doing the same thing during a break in the rain.
Wearing a mud-streaked T-shirt and shorts, Allen loaded the bags onto the back of his pickup.
“Everybody is preparing,” he said. “Our biggest concern is the flood.”
Many businesses were also shut down or closed early in Baton Rouge, and winds were strong enough to rock large pickup trucks. Whitecaps were visible on the Mississippi.
Oil and gas operators evacuated hundreds of platforms and rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Nearly 70% of Gulf oil production and 56% of gas production were turned off Saturday, according to the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, which compiles the numbers from industry reports.
Barry developed from a disturbance in the Gulf that surprised New Orleans during the Wednesday morning rush with a sudden deluge that flooded streets, homes and businesses. For several days, officials braced for more flooding. But as sunset approached, the city saw only intermittent rain and wind, with occasional glimpses of sunshine.
Elsewhere, more than 120,000 customers in Louisiana and another nearly 6,000 customers in Mississippi and Alabama were without power Saturday, according to poweroutage.us.
During a storm update through Facebook Live, National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham pointed to a computer screen showing a huge, swirling mess of airborne water. “
That is just an amazing amount of moisture,” he said. “That is off the chart.”
For a few hours, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), just above the 74 mph (120 kph) threshold to be a hurricane. Barry was expected to continue weakening and become a tropical depression on Sunday.
Downpours also lashed coastal Alabama and Mississippi.
Governors declared emergencies in Louisiana and Mississippi, and authorities closed floodgates and raised water barriers around New Orleans. It was the first time since Katrina that all floodgates in the New Orleans area had been sealed.
Still, Edwards said he did not expect the Mississippi to spill over the levees despite water levels already running high from spring rains and melting snow upstream. The barriers range in height from about 20 to 25 feet (6 to 7.5 meters).
Authorities told at least 10,000 people in exposed, low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast to leave, but no evacuations were ordered in New Orleans, where officials urged residents to “shelter in place.”
Despite the apparent calm in her city, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell cautioned that the storm continued to pose a threat.
“The slow pace pushed the timing of expected impacts further into today, tonight and Sunday,” Cantrell said. “This means that New Orleans residents are not out of the woods with this system.”