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A 34-year-old man was booked on eight different warrants after Morgan City police located him on Fourth Street, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Wilbert Sereal Harrison, 34, of Sixth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:19 a.m. Thursday on warrants charging him with obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence, possession of marijuana third offense, possession of MDMA, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone, failure to a pay a city court fine, failure to appear in city court and failure to appear in 16th Judicial District Court.

Officers came into contact with Harrison on Fourth Street. Officers learned of warrants for his arrest. He was jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 34 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Trinity Harris, 19, of Eleventh Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:01 a.m. Thursday on warrants charging her with seven counts of failure to appear in court. Officers located Harris on Mount Street and arrested her on a city court warrant. She was jailed.

—Polly Cedatol, 51, of Willow Bend Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 5:24 a.m. Thursday on a warrant charging her with probation violation.

Officers came into contact with Cedatol on Hilda Street. Officers learned of an outstanding warrant through 16th District Court for a probation violation. She was jailed.

—Emilie Katherine Businelle, 25, of Superior Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:52 a.m. Thursday on a warrant charging her with two counts of contempt of court. Businelle turned herself in to police department on a city court warrant. She was jailed.

—Glenn Gregory Johnson, 19, of Freret Street in Morgan City, was arrest at 12:42 p.m. Thursday on warrants charging him with possession of stolen property and four counts of burglary.

Detectives conducting an investigation into several vehicle burglaries developed Johnson as a suspect. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant Thursday. He was located at the police department and jailed.

—Krysta Dorothy Reedy, 24, of Cameron Isles Court in Houma, was arrested at 1:34 a.m. Friday on charges of driving on divided highways, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Maecee Nicole Wiggins, 20, of Leona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:34 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 90. Reedy was identified of the driver of the vehicle, and Wiggins was identified as a passenger in the vehicle. During the stop, officers located suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia in their possession, Blair said. They were jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that deputies responded to 26 complaints and reported the following arrests:

—Taylor Cox, 21, of 4th Street in Berwick, was arrested at 12:36 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of Schedule IV drugs.

A deputy was in the Berwick area on an unrelated complaint when he made contact with Cox. Upon speaking with Cox, the deputy detected an odor of marijuana, Smith said.

Through further investigation, a search warrant was obtained for the home. Upon searching the home, marijuana, crack cocaine, Xanax pills, MDMA and a digital scale was located, the sheriff said. Cox was jailed with no bail set.

—Jeremy Gamble, 21, of Elaine Street in Bayou L’Ourse , was arrested at 12:29 p.m. Thursday on charges of speeding and driving under suspension.

A deputy working traffic on U.S. 90 conducted a traffic stop for speeding. Through the stop, Gamble was identified as the driver. Upon further investigation, the deputy learned that Gamble was driving with a suspended driver’s license, Smith said. He was released on a summons to appear in court May 2.

— Talencia Thomas, 27, of Arlington Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:36 p.m. Thursday on a charge of violation of protective order.

A deputy received a complaint of violation of protective order. Upon investigation, the deputy learned that Thomas went to a place of business where the protected person works, which is a violation of the order, the sheriff said. Thomas was located at Morgan City City Court and arrested. She was jailed with bail set at $2,500.

—Harrison Short, 53, of Mallard Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:40 p.m. Thursday on two warrants for failure to appear.

A bounty hunter located Short and turned him in at St. Mary Parish jail to do a bond surrender. Authorities learned there were two outstanding warrants out for Short’s arrest. He was jailed with no bail set.

—Adrian Hixson, 36, of Charlotte Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 8:25 p.m. Thursday on five warrants for failure to appear in court.

Deputies located Hixson at a home on Charlotte Drive in Patterson. Hixson was arrested on the warrants and jailed with no bail set.

Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported no arrests.

Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported no arrests.

CENTERVILLE — The battle of the bats continues at Franklin Junior High, where school has been closed for at least five full days after the flying mammals were seen in the school’s gym and hallways.
At Thursday’s special St. Mary Parish School Board meeting, Maintenance Supervisor Brad Wiese recommended continuing procedures to remove the bats and keeping the gym off limits until the bats are gone. The silver lining: Wiese said in a written statement that the building is now very clean after more than a week of disinfecting, air filtering and mopping.
According to the statement, bat sightings were reported Feb. 12 in the gym and hall area. So the school began the disinfecting process used when staph infections are reported at middle and high schools. Three more bats were seen Feb. 14 in the gym, and students and staff members were sent home before they entered the building.
A bat excluder was put in place that day. On Feb. 15, the school remained closed, and six to 10 bats were seen outside the gym. A dead bat was found Saturday. But no bats were seen outside or in the school Sunday night.
Then, on Monday, five to 12 bats were seen in front of the gym but not in the school. Wiese’s staff recommended closing the gym until removal is complete.
Also on Monday, students and staff members complained about a strong chemical odor in the building, leading some of them to leave early. Wiese called the state Department of Health for an inspection. No strong odor was noted in the department’s report. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry also found no violations in the school’s application procedure.
On Tuesday, the maintenance staff changed all the heating and air conditioning filters, and the building was mopped. Service Master was called in to clean the building and scrub the air.
On Wednesday night, 60 bats were removed from the excluders. Service Master finished work and was to leave air filters in place until Friday.
The system hired a roofing contractor and an exterminator Thursday, when the school was closed. The roofer removed the front edge trim and roofing from the front of the gym and removed another 100 bats. More will be removed with the help of the exterminator, Wiese said.
The school was closed Friday.
The school system said in a news release that the administration will determine dates for makeup days.

Mardi Gras festivities are in full swing.
The Krewe of Dionysus is hosting its 40th carnival celebration Saturday.
Six area Mardi Gras parades will be held in the Tri-City area beginning March 1 and ending on Mardi Gras Day.
Adonis has route changes set for its March 1 parade.
Ball patrons are reminded that tableaus begin promptly and everyone should be seated prior to the krewe’s stated start time.
Krewe of Dionysus
The Krewe of Dionysus will host its 40th coronation at 8 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Berwick Civic Complex. Floor seating is invitation only.
A farewell appearance will be made by King and Queen Dionysus XXXIX Scott Anslum and Stephanie Anslum.
Dionysus will hold its alternating parade in Bayou Vista this year at 2 p.m. March 2. Anyone interested in putting a car, truck or float in the parade must contact Roddy Richard, 985-498-0118.
The Dionysus After Parade Dance with live music immediately follows the parade at the Bayou Vista Community Center. Participants must be 21 or older. Entry is $30 per couple. Tickets are available through board members.
The procession will line up on the corner of Jupiter and Delmar streets, and the procession will turn right on Delmar to Venus, Saturn, Southeast Boulevard, Canal Street, Teche Road, Fairmont, back to Southeast and turn right onto Belleview and proceed to its starting point on Jupiter Street where it will disband.
Krewe of Hannibal
The Krewe of Hannibal will hold its 39th tableau at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. This is an invitation-only event.
Bidding adieu will be royalty XXXVIII — King Hannibal Theron Brooks and Queen Cleopatra Shelly Broussard.
Krewe members will participate in the Dionysus, Krewe of Amani and Siracusa/Greenwood Community parades.
Krewe of Amani
The Krewe of Amani celebrates 21 years with its coronation at 8 p.m. March 2 at the Patterson Area Civic Center. Floor seating is invitation only.
Making a farewell appearance will be King and Queen Amani XXI Shayne Stevenson Sr. and Twanna O’Brien Wynche.
Amani will hold its Lundi Gras parade at 2 p.m. March 4 in Patterson. The procession will line up at Patterson High School and proceed down La. 182 (Main Street) and end at the Place Norman Shopping Center.
Krewe of Hephaestus
The oldest-chartered area krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, will hold its 59th carnival court at 8 p.m. March 2 at the auditorium. Floor seating is invitation only.
Taking to the stage for a final appearance will be King and Queen Hephaestus LVIII Derald Hardaway and Abigail Kathleen Askew.
Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. Fat Tuesday in Morgan City. The procession will organize on Sixth and Sycamore streets and proceed down Sixth Street to Marguerite Street, Ninth Street, Clothilde Street, and Victor II Boulevard, ending at the auditorium on Myrtle Street.
Siracusa/
Greenwood
Siracusa/ Greenwood Community Mardi Gras Parade will also be held at 2 p.m. Fat Tuesday in Siracusa Subdivision near Morgan City.
Participants will line up on Siracusa Road at 1 p.m. and proceed to James Street and Grace Street before ending at the Siracusaville Recreation Center.
Anyone wishing to participate or for information may call Leroy Trim or Mary Jones at 985-385-4224 or 985-759-1689.
Parade
summaries
—Krewe of Adonis: Friday, March 1, 7 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Dionysus: Saturday, March 2, 2 p.m., Bayou Vista.
—Krewe of Galatea: Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Amani: Monday, March 4, 2 p.m., Patterson.
—Krewe of Hephaestus: Tuesday, March 5, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
—Siracusa/ Greenwood: Tuesday, March 5, 2 p.m., Siracusa Subdivision.