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Felterman Foundation scholarships

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:23pm

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Felterman Foundation President Danny Felterman awarded four David John Felterman Memorial Scholarships to Patterson High School graduates at the school’s Academic Honors Night on May 14. Each scholarship has a four-year term and a value of $8,000. Students selected to receive scholarships were Madison Gouaux, who will major in early childhood education at Nicholls State; Makayla Knight, who will major in physical therapy at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Katelyn Larson, who will major in nursing at Nicholls State; and Ja’Quinton Washington, who will major In mass communications at LSU.

Radio logs for May 20

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 10:24am

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, May 17

12:15 p.m. 2100 block of Cedar Street; Crash.

12:28 p.m. 8000 block of La. 182; Arrest.

12:29 p.m. 1100 block of Levee Road; Animal complaint.

12:39 p.m. Allison Street; Animal problem.

12:50 p.m. La. 182; Reckless operation.

3:04 p.m. 300 block of Greenwood Street; Traffic incident.

3:04 p.m. La. 70; Hit and run.

4:43 p.m. 1600 block of Chestnut Drive; Animal complaint.

10:11 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Arrest.

11:04 p.m. Avoca Island Dock; Welfare check.

11:12 p.m. 400 block of Kidd Street; Disturbance.

11:31 p.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Disturbance.

Saturday, May 18

2:26 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.

2:28 a.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Harassment.

2:37 a.m. 1400 block of Second Street; Alarm.

12:43 p.m. 700 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.

1:03 p.m. Fig Street; Complaint.

1:52 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless operation.

3:14 p.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Stand by.

3:20 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.

3:52 p.m. 600 block of Freret Street; Loud music.

4:45 p.m. 500 block of Arenz Street; Complaint.

6:49 p.m. Acorn and Leona streets; Loud music.

7:05 p.m. 1300 block of Railroad Avenue; Animal complaint.

7:30 p.m. Egle Street; Animal problem.

8:04 p.m. Sixth and Palm streets; Complaint.

8:41 p.m. 1200 block of South Prescott Street; Animal complaint.

9:07 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.

9:56 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Loud music.

10:27 p.m. 800 block of Village Drive; Complaint.

11:08 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Arrest.

12:17 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.

1:23 a.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Complaint.

4:20 a.m. Martin Luther King Boulevard; Assistance.

Sunday, May 19

1:18 p.m. La. 70; Burglary

1:50 p.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Loud music.

2:05 p.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Animal complaint.

2:17 p.m. Sixth and Belanger streets; Suspicious subject.

3:04 p.m. 600 block of Marshall Street; Complaint.

3:10 p.m. Victor II Boulevard; Traffic incident.

3:27 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.

3:43 p.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Theft.

4:09 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.

8:46 p.m. Fifth Street; Fire.

8:55 p.m. 2600 block of Hemlock Street; Medical emergency.

10:09 p.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Robbery.

11:01 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Removal Of Subject.

11:35 p.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Medical emergency.

11:45 p.m. 900 block of Florence Street; Medical emergency.

11:55 p.m. 6200 block of La. 182; Assistance.

12:08 a.m. 400 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.

1:58 a.m. 300 block of Wren Street; Medical emergency.

2:02 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Disturbance.

Officials investigate ‘suspicious’ fire in Morgan City

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 8:46am

Separate fire in Stephensville on flooded streets

Staff Report

A Sunday night fire in Morgan City caused major damage to home, and officials say the cause of that fire is suspicious. An unrelated fire early Monday in Stephensville caused minimal damage, but the flooded streets made accessing the home difficult.

At 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Morgan City firefighters responded to a fire in the 300 block of Fifth Street. On arrival, firefighters reported heavy smoke and some flames showing in two rooms. The fire had gotten into the attic and caused major damage, Morgan City Assistant Fire Chief John Price said.

No one was home at the time of fire. The State Fire Marshal, Morgan City Police Department and Morgan City Fire Department are investigating the fire, Price said.

Twenty-one personnel responded to the incident. Firefighters cleared the scene just before midnight.

Then, in a separate incident, at about 2 a.m. Monday, firefighters responded to a possible house fire on Dawn Drive in Bayou Estates Subdivision in Stephensville.

Firefighters had to go through flooded streets to get to the home, which was also had water in it, Stephensville Fire Chief Jody Acosta said. Officials found light smoke in the house due to burning wires, Acosta said.

The exact cause of the fire is undetermined, but the high water may have possibly contributed to the fire, Acosta said. The occupants of the home escaped safely, and the fire damage to the home was minimal, he said.

Central Catholic graduation

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 7:40am

Members of Central Catholic High School’s Class of 2019 stand after graduating Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church. (The Daily Review/Zachary Fitzgerald)

MCHS graduation

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 7:39am

Ciera Guidry celebrates Friday after receiving her diploma during Morgan City High School’s graduation at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. (The Daily Review/Zachary Fitzgerald)

Stephensville Road closed due to high water

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 1:48pm

Until further notice, due to rising water, Stephensville Road in lower St. Martin Parish will be closed to vehicular traffic except for residents who reside there, a St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office news release said.

Do not sightsee or attempt to go around barricades and/or signage that have been put in place. Do not attempt to drive through standing water on the roadway. By doing so, it can lead to deadly consequences, the release said.

Officials announced a week ago that East Stephensville Road, Tower Tank Road, Bayou Estates Subdivision, Adell Street, Edna Street, Landry Road and Four Mile Bayou Road in lower St. Martin Parish are all closed until further notice, too.

Also since last week, authorities have been advising cars or other low-profile vehicles to avoid traveling along La. 70 in the Stephensville area. However, La. 70 remains open to traffic.

Patterson High seniors graduate

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 9:51am

Patterson High's Class of 2019 enters the school gym for graduation Friday, led by the traditional cedar rope. The honors for 4.0 grade point averages went to Aimee Galloway, Katelyn Larson and Gabrielle Pinho. The Daily Review/Bill Decker ...

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President visits Lake Charles in support of oil, gas industry

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 6:00am

By CHRIS ROSA

In a 45-minute speech, President Donald Trump had good things to say about Louisiana, the oil and gas industry, and the people of the state.
“He was awesome,” said Cindy Brookshire after the president spoke. “He is the right president for Louisiana.”
On Tuesday President Trump toured Sempra Energy’s Cameron Liquefied Natural Gas Export Facility in Hackberry, located south of Sulphur.
“We’re now relying on American energy, and American workers never like before,” the president said. “The energy we produce here is better, cheaper and cleaner.
“I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” he said. “This is incredible.” “Most of all, I want to congratulate Louisiana and the workers.”
Trump said when the $10 billion facility is fully operational, it will produce 15 million tons of liquefied natural gas a year, enough to meet 25 percent of the European Union’s needs in 2018. Currently, only one of the three structures where the LNG is processed is operational.
Today we celebrate the amazing workers at Sempra LNG,” Trump said. “From right here in Hackberry, Louisiana, you are bringing clean, natural gas to countries all over the globe. The skilled and talented 7,000 workers here at this facility are helping lead the American energy revolution.”
The plant process involves cooling gas vapor to a liquid state. Liquefied natural gas is natural gas that has been condensed to a liquid state at minus-260 degrees Fahrenheit. Its reduced volume makes it easier to transport.
The liquid gas will be loaded onto large ships and then transported to Europe.
Trump said an increase in liquefied natural gas exports as boosting jobs and cementing the U.S.’ role as an energy provider for international markets.
Trump said: “What does it mean? It means jobs, jobs, jobs.”
The Cameron Parish site at one time created 11,000 construction jobs as the build-out continues, then hundreds of permanent jobs once it is completed.
What got the biggest roar from the president was his announcement that if he is elected president in 2020, Louisiana will also win.
“We’re giving you a brand new I-10 Calcasieu bridge starting the day after the election,” said Trump.
“It’s a very unsafe bridge, many problems, and we’re going to give you a new one. They’ve been trying to do it for a long time, so we’re going to start planning and development right away, and we’ll have it all set to go, day one, right after the election.”
The I-10 bridge was constructed in 1952. Travel & Leisure Magazine called the bridge America’s seventh most dangerous bridge in 2017.

It's time for 'Summer Reading' at the library

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 6:00am

St. Mary Parish Library throws their rocket fuel for summer reading starting on Monday, June 3.
Families will partake in an intergalactic craft and enjoy ice cream treats as they check out their first batch of summer books. This year’s theme is “Universe of Stories,” and families will venture to the stars with every book read.
A summer line-up of professional entertainment will be provided at all seven branches, starting off with St. Mary Parish’s local dance crew, “Kabuki Dancers: Artists with a Message,” hip-hop dance workshop presentation.
Future June and July entertainment will include performances from The Crescent Circus, James Wand the Spy Magician, Surapsari Asian Dance & Theatre, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Hampstead Stage Company: Stories in the Stars, and The Singing Zoologist, Lucas Miller: Animals Rock.
Husband-wife duo Nathan Kepner and Morgan Tsu-Raun fuse their magic and circus arts expertise to deliver a one-of-kind on stage experience. They’ve entertained a variety of audiences, and their work has earned them six international titles, performances at London’s prestigious Magic Circle Theater and an appearance on The Tonight show.
James Munton (a.k.a. James Wand) has performed his acclaimed Secret Agent Magic Show at schools throughout the United States. A joy for schools and libraries alike, attendees get a kick out of this hilarious adventure of magic and mystery. Solve clues, decipher secret codes, and prove to James Wand you have what it takes.
Balinese shadow puppetry isn’t the only art form Suraspsari has mastered. Her Bharatanatyam Indian dance and shadow puppetry entertain audiences of all ages for an international trip in dance right in the public library.
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has provided the world with vaudeville, circus, and sideshow entertainment for over twenty years. Stephanie Monseu and Keith Nelson have hosted a variety of outrageous talent under the Bindlestiff banner.
For the past 34 years, Hampstead Stage Company has excelled in providing quality interactive, educational performances to their audiences with memorable productions of popular myths, fairy tales, and plays.
Lucas Miller is a multitalented animal lover who has successfully combined music and STEM-designed education for a multimedia presentation. The Singing Zoologist is going to belt a love of science and song.
A printed calendar of all scheduled performance event dates and times is available at Alex P. Allain Memorial Library in Franklin and the remaining library branches. A complete, online calendar can also be found on the St. Mary Parish Library website at www.stmarylibrary.org. St. Mary Parish Library System’s summer performances and activities are free to the public.

Sheriff: Steroids, meth found in Bayou Vista home

Fri, 05/17/2019 - 11:12am

Staff Report

Two people were charged with steroid and methamphetamine possession after authorities searched a Bayou Vista home, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith said in a news release.

—Rena Wilson, 40, of Nini Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:44 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of steroids, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of stolen things.

—Tyler Wilson, 46, of Nini Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:44 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of steroids, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of stolen things.

Deputies were investigating a stolen bike complaint in the 100 block of Nini Road in Bayou Vista when they could smell a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the home.

Narcotics detectives were contacted and a search warrant was obtained. During the search of the home, detectives located methamphetamine, steroids and numerous items of drug paraphernalia, Smith said. Both Rena Wilson and Tyler Wilson were jailed with no bail set.

Smith reported that deputies responded to 42 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Jeremie Martin Paul Jr., 28, of David Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:24 a.m. Thursday on charges of criminal trespass and attempted simple burglary.

—Shanna Orgeron, 26, of Neptune Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:11 p.m. Thursday on charges of criminal trespass and attempted simple burglary.

Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Southwest Road in Bayou Vista in reference to an attempted residential burglary. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a witness who observed two subjects attempting to gain entry into the home, Smith said.

Upon further investigation, Paul and Orgeron were identified as the two subjects. Both were jailed. Bail on Orgeron was set at $3,500. No bail has been set on Paul.

—Brandon Michael Gaudet, 29, of La. 317 in Centerville, was arrested at 4:24 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging him with domestic abuse battery. Gaudet was located at his home on the active warrant. He was jailed with no bail set.

—Aisha Delean Davis, 39, of Chetta Lane in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:01 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging her with failure to appear for direct contempt of court and traffic offenses.

—Jaliyah Charles, 22, of Dulles Drive in Lafayette, was arrested at 8:01 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

Deputies were patrolling U.S. 90 West when he observed a vehicle with no operating license plate lights. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made with the driver, identified as Davis, and the passenger, identified as Charles.

While speaking to both subjects, deputies could smell a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, Smith said. Consent to search the vehicle was granted by Davis. During the search of the vehicle, a hand-rolled marijuana blunt was located inside Charles purse, the sheriff said.

A background check on Davis revealed the active warrant. Charles was issued a summons to appear in court Aug. 28. Davis was jailed with bail set at $365.

—Jonathan Wayne Ashley, 30, of La. 182 in Centerville, was arrested at 8:44 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of stolen things.

Deputies were dispatched to the area of Southeast Boulevard in Bayou Vista. in reference to a stolen bike complaint. Upon further investigation, authorities learned Ashley was in possession of the stolen bike, Blair said. Ashley was booked into jail and later released on a summons.

Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported that officers responded to 44 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Bridgette Alexis Fradieu, 25, of Bowman Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. Thursday on warrants charging her with possession of marijuana first offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of controlled dangerous substance laws-drug-free zone and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17 years old.

Fradieu turned herself in at the police department on a warrant stemming from a May 11 investigation. The warrant alleges officers came into contact with Fradieu at a Bowman Street home during a narcotics investigation.

During the investigation, police learned she was in possession of suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a small child was present at the time, Blair said. Fradieu was within a drug-free zone. She was jailed.

—Ricardo Zermeno, 20, of Aycock Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:35 p.m. Thursday on warrants charging him with probation violation and two counts of failure to appear in court. Zermeno was located in city court and arrested on warrants. He was jailed.

—Shauna Angele Singelton, 46, of Louisa Drive in Thibodaux, was arrested at 2:45 p.m. Thursday on warrants charging her with two counts of failure to appear in court. Singelton was located and arrested at the police department on city court warrants. She was jailed.

—Rena Wilson, 40, of Snead Street in Berwick, was arrested at 1 a.m. Friday on warrants charging her with four counts of failure to appear in court and three counts of contempt of court. Wilson was located at the police department and arrested on city court warrants. She was jailed.

Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrests:

—Charlie D. Koger, 29, of Oak Knoll Road in Cleveland, Texas, was arrested at 12:54 p.m. Thursday on charges of speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and suspended driver’s license. Koger posted $596 bail.

—Charnique B. Morris, 26, of Utah Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:35 p.m. Thursday on charges of speeding 67 mph in a 55 mph zone and suspended driver’s license. Morris posted $596 bail.

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

—Kimberly Evans, 27, of River Road in Berwick, was arrested at 1:38 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging her with failure to appear in court for illegal possession of pit bulls. Evans posted $527 bail.