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Local authorities made two arrests for drunken driving Monday, one of which involved hit-and-run driving.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests in east St. Mary:
—Jared Michael Powell, 29, of Avenue A in Belle Chasse, was arrested at 11:04 a.m. Monday for driving while intoxicated (first offense) and open container.
Deputies were dispatched to the area of westbound U.S. 90 in Bayou Vista after a report of a vehicle swerving in and out of the lane of travel. Dispatch then advised the suspected vehicle had pulled into a parking lot.
Deputies made contact with the complainant, who observed the vehicle traveling in and out of the lane of travel. Deputies then made contact with the driver, identified as Powell. While speaking with Powell, deputies observed his speech to be slurred, Smith said.
Powell was transported to the Berwick Police Department for chemical testing on the Intoxilyzer 9000.
Powell’s blood alcohol content tested at .183g%, Smith said. Powell was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bond has been set at $3,000.
—Joseph Lance Jenkins, 45, of Fortins Street in Berwick, was arrested at 11:34 a.m. Monday on a charge of driving under suspension.
A deputy was dispatched to the area of westbound U.S. 90 near Amelia after a report of a suspicious vehicle.
The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Jenkins. A background check on Jenkins revealed he was driving with a suspended license. He was issued a summons to appear in court Aug. 28.
—Dwayne C. Broussard, 56, of La. 182 in Patterson, was arrested at 11:08 p.m. Monday on a warrant for second-degree aggravated battery.
Broussard was located at his residence on the active warrant. He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. He was released on his own recognizance.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported one arrest:
—Norma Marcel, 56, of Fairview Drive in Berwick, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. Monday on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, hit-and-run driving and reckless operation after an incident on the Patterson State Bank parking lot.
No injuries resulted.

Dr. Neil Maki, orthopaedic surgeon with the Thibodaux Regional Orthopaedic Clinic, was recently awarded the 2019 LSU Orthopaedic Outstanding Alumnus Award. This award is presented annually by the LSU Department of Orthopaedic Surgery-New Orleans to an outstanding orthopaedic alumni for past contributions and service to the LSU Orthopaedic Department.
Maki is board certified in orthopaedics and sports medicine. He is also fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity. He has practiced continuously in Thibodaux since 1980 with major contributions to the local, state and national medical communities.

Tractor Supply will host a Market Day 10 a.m-6 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The free event will feature items such as crafts, candles, produce, baked goods and more in a tent outside the store, located at 773 U.S 90 East in Bayou Vista. Snacks Galore, T-shirts & More and Jossy Girl will be on site 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Moonlit Macrame Co. will be on site 1-7 p.m. Participation is free, but all vendors are responsible for complying with state and local ordinances. Contact the Tractor Supply store at 985-395-2500 for more details or information about participating in the event.

A man who was due to appear in court Wednesday morning jumped from a bathroom window on the sixth floor of the St. Mary Parish Courthouse in Franklin, Sheriff Blaise Smith said in a news release.

The sheriff says the man, who was supposed to appear in court for a child support hearing, survived the fall and was located in the area a short time later. The man landed on an awning, but the extent of his injuries is unknown, Smith said.

At 9:46 a.m. Wednesday, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that a male subject jumped from a window on the sixth floor of the courthouse.

Upon investigation, authorities learned that the subject was due to appear in court Wednesday morning. He went to the restroom and jumped out of the window, Smith said.

He was located in the vicinity of the courthouse. No arrests have been made at this time, and the matter is still under investigation. The subject was not an inmate at the time of the incident. Therefore, this is not being investigated as an escape, the sheriff said.