From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Mary Outreach will collect donations at M C Bank & Trust on Victor II Boulevard in Morgan City to replenish the organization’s food bank. Organizers will accept nonperishable food items, hygiene and cleaning supplies, and monetary donations.
A 55-year-old man threatened an employee at a Morgan City business with a knife following a verbal altercation, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.
—Ronald L. Johnson, 55, of Victor II Boulevard in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:13 p.m. Saturday on a charge of aggravated assault.
Officers responded to a business on Victor II Boulevard in regard to a disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke to management who identified Johnson as the individual causing the disturbance.
Johnson had gotten into a verbal altercation with an employee and later threatened the employee with a knife, Blair said. Officers located Johnson on Seventh Street and arrested him. Johnson was jailed.
Blair reported that officers responded to 120 calls and reported the following arrests:
—Stephen A. Boyd Jr., 30, of Ratcliff Lane in Franklin, was arrested at 2:24 a.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated.
Officers responded to the area of Federal Avenue and Egle Street in regard to an individual causing a disturbance. Officers arrived, and Boyd was identified as the individual causing the disturbance. Boyd also appeared to be intoxicated, Blair said. Boyd was jailed.
—Harrison Short, 52, of Willard Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:44 p.m. Friday on charges of disturbing the peace intoxicated and possession of marijuana.
Officers responded to a home on Willard Street in regard to a disturbance. When officers arrived, witnesses identified Short as the individual causing the disturbance. Police located Short on Seventh Street. Short appeared intoxicated and suspected marijuana was found in his possession, Blair said. Short was jailed.
—Jacob P. Aucoin, 32, of Degravelle Road in Amelia, was arrested at midnight Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated.
Officers responded to a business on La. 182 in regard to a disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke with management, who identified Aucoin as the one causing the disturbance. Officers located Aucoin, who appeared to be intoxicated, Blair said. Aucoin was jailed.
—Jeremie M. Paul Jr., 28, of Mallard Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:53 p.m. Saturday on a warrant charging him with criminal damage to property.
Paul was located in the area of La. 182 near Martin Luther King Boulevard and arrested on a warrant. The warrant stems from a November incident during which Paul allegedly entered the victim’s home and damaged several items, Blair said. Paul was jailed.
—Madeline M. Trosclair, 25, of Edgewood Boulevard in Houma, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and no possession of driver’s license and warrants charging her with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and two counts of failure to appear in court.
—Tracie Pitre, 39, of Oak Forest Drive in Gibson, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Monday on a warrant charging her with failure to appear for domestic abuse battery.
An officer in the area of Eighth Street observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Trosclair , did not have her driver’s license in her possession, Blair said.
A warrant check was done on Trosclair and the passenger of the vehicle, Pitre. Both Trosclair and Pitre had arrest warrants for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office. Trosclair was also in possession of suspected marijuana, Blair said. Trosclair and Pitre were jailed.
—Mathew J. Giroir, 42, of Stephensville Road in Stephensville, was arrested at 2:38 a.m. Monday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear in court.
Giroir was located on La. 70 and arrested on a 16th Judicial District Court warrant. Giroir was jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 114 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:
—Randy Pinkerton, 22, of Jupiter Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:22 a.m. Friday on three warrants for failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle without proof of insurance, disobeying a traffic light, speeding and possession of alcoholic beverages in a vehicle.
A deputy patrolling the area of Patterson was dispatched to a home on Hendricks Street in reference to a medical emergency. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Pinkerton. The deputy learned of active warrants for Pinkerton’s arrest. Pinkerton was jailed with bail set at $2,500.
—Christopher Marquez, 32, of Bernard Street in Patterson, was arrested at 11:28 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of crack cocaine and on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of driver must be licensed and DWI.
A deputy patrolling Amelia observed a male walking north on Lake Palourde Road in the lane of travel. The deputy stopped and made contact with the man, identified as Marquez.
Through the stop, the deputy learned of an active warrant for Marquez and also found crack cocaine on Marquez, the sheriff said. Marquez was jailed with no bail set.
—Chett Vonbuelow, 26, of Clark Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:56 p.m. Saturday on charges of failure to signal turn, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana.
Deputies patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle fail to give a proper turn signal. The deputies conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Vonbuelow.
Through the stop, the deputies found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle and learned of an active warrant for Vonbuelow. Vonbuelow was booked into jail and then released on $5,000 bail.
—Travis Yates Sr., 37, of Chris Lane in Centerville, was arrested at 8:41 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of assault/family house member impeding breath/circulation.
—April Yates, 35, of Chris Lane in Centerville, was arrested at 8:41 p.m. Saturday on a warrant charging her with theft.
Deputies patrolling Centerville were dispatched to a home on Chris Lane in reference to a welfare complaint. Upon arrival, the deputies made contact with Travis Yates and April Yates.
Through the investigation, the deputies learned that Travis Yates had an active warrant for his arrest out of Texas. The deputies also learned that April Yates had an active warrant for her arrest on the charge of theft, Anslum said.
That warrant stemmed from a Nov. 19 incident at a business in Bayou Vista in which several items were stolen by a female suspect who fled from the scene. During that investigation, the deputy found a purse with identification belonging to April Yates along with surveillance footage of the incident, Anslum said.
Travis Yates and April Yates were jailed. No bail is set for April Yates. Travis Yates is being held for another agency.
—Myrtle Naquin, 55, of La. 87 in Franklin, was arrested at 8:21 p.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista observed a female subject walking in the roadway on Arlington Street. The deputy conducted a stop to make contact with the subject, identified as Naquin. Through the stop, the deputy found Naquin was in possession of drug paraphernalia, Anslum said. Naquin was released on a summons to appear March 6, 2019.
—Malcolm Riney, 28, of Pelican Street in Franklin, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. Sunday on charges of two counts of contempt of court speeding, driving under suspension and improper lane usage.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle cross over the fog line twice. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Riney. Through the stop, the deputy learned that Riney’s license was suspended, and there was an active warrant for his arrest, Anslum said. Riney was booked into jail and then released on $1,250 bail.
—A juvenile male, 16, of Bayou Vista, was arrested at 5 a.m. Sunday on charges of residential burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.
A detective received a call in reference to a motor vehicle theft from a home in Bayou Vista that had been found in Assumption Parish. Upon arrival in Assumption Parish, the detective learned that another vehicle had been stolen and might possibly be in St. Mary Parish.
Through the investigation and with the assistance of the Morgan City Police Department, the second vehicle was located. The driver of the vehicle was a juvenile. As the investigation progressed, and with the assistance of the Assumption Parish detectives, the detective learned that the juvenile had stolen the cars and the juvenile also confessed to a residential burglary, Anslum said.
The juvenile was arrested and the case referred to juvenile court. The juvenile was transferred to Assumption Parish where he faces further charges.
—Varice Richardson, 25, of Friendship Alley in Amelia, was arrested 7:56 a.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.
Deputies were dispatched to a home on Friendship Alley in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, the deputies made contact with Richardson.
Through the investigation, deputies learned that Richardson had been in an altercation with another person at the home, Anslum said.
Deputies also learned that Richardson had an active warrant for his arrest. Richardson was jailed with no bail set.
—Trinity Todd, 23, of Jupiter Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. Sunday on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of accessory after the fact of simple escape.
A deputy patrolling the area of Patterson was dispatched to a home on Henry Street in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Todd who stated she had been in an argument with her boyfriend. The deputy learned of an active warrant for Todd and advised her of the warrant. Todd was jailed with no bail set.
Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt reported the following arrests:
—De’vontre Jones, 24, of Robinson Street in Franklin, was arrested at 1:01 a.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace by fighting. Jones posted $459 cash bail.
—Jarravis Holly, 25, of Winder Road in Thibodaux, was arrested at 1:02 a.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace by fighting. Holly posted $459 cash bail.
Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.
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, Nov. 30
6:56 a.m. 7800 block of La. 182; Complaint.
7:04 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
7:53 a.m. 400 block of Louisa Street; Complaint.
8:01 a.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Stand by.
9:19 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Medical.
10:26 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Disturbance.
10:27 a.m. 100 block of Mount Street; Animal complaint.
10:41 a.m. 400 block of Louisa Street; Complaint.
11:07 a.m. 200 block of Leona Street; Theft.
11:13 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Complaint.
11:55 a.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Shoplifter.
11:56 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Crash.
12:15 p.m. 1400 block of Chestnut Drive; Telephone harassment.
12:19 p.m. 1600 block of Federal Avenue; Alarm.
1:20 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Crash.
1:40 p.m. 1400 block of North Third Street; Complaint.
2:18 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Shoplifter.
2:18 p.m. Freret Street; Complaint.
2:31 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Complaint.
3:10 p.m. 900 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
3:36 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
3:40 p.m. 700 block of Greenwood Street; Animal complaint.
3:57 p.m. 200 block of Amelia Street; Disturbance.
4:18 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Stand by.
4:30 p.m. 1000 block of Eighth Street; Complaint.
4:36 p.m. 200 block of Third Street; Juvenile problem.
4:48 p.m. 100 block of Egle Street; Theft.
4:49 p.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Theft.
5:02 p.m. 3000 block of Catherine Street; Alarm.
5:09 p.m. 400 block of Louisa Street; Stand by.
5:12 p.m. 8400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
7:29 p.m. 8400 block of La. 182 East; Suspicious vehicle.
7:30 p.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
7:33 p.m. 700 block of Federal Avenue; Suspicious vehicle.
8:30 p.m. 1200 block of Greenwood Street; Alarm.
9 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Complaint.
10:05 p.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Reckless driver.
11:51 p.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; 911 open line.
11:53 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182 East; Disturbance.
Saturday, Dec. 1
12:25 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person.
3:31 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182 East; Building check.
3:40 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Building check.
4:04 a.m. 1000 block of Ninth Street; Building check.
4:05 a.m. 7900 block of La. 182 East; Building check.
8:55 a.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Complaint.
9:24 a.m. La. 70/U.S. 90; Complaint.
9:24 a.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Patrol request.
9:52 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Alarm.
10:33 a.m. 1800 block of Elm Street; Animal complaint.
10:41 a.m. 300 block of Second Street; Complaint.
1:01 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driver.
1:47 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Juvenile problem.
3:55 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.
4:54 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Medical.
6:02 p.m. 1100 block of Seventh Street; Suspicious person.
6:30 p.m. 900 block of Cottonwood Street; Disturbance.
7:15 p.m. 200 block of Bowman Street; Frequent patrols.
7:24 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Medical.
7:31 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Theft.
8:44 p.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Disturbance.
10:04 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Theft.
10:32 p.m. 400 block of Ninth Street; Animal.
10:45 p.m. 400 block of Laurel Street; Disturbance.
11:04 p.m. 500 block of Justa Street; Disturbance.
Sunday, Dec. 2
6:32 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Alarm.
8:09 a.m. 1000 block of Sixth Street; Burglary.
10:44 a.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Medical.
10:53 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Complaint.
11:28 a.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
12:18 p.m. 700 block of Willow Street; Loud music.
12:27 p.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Complaint.
12:54 p.m. 1000 block of Hilda Street; Theft.
1:29 p.m. 1600 block of Victor II Boulevard; Crash.
1:37 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Removal of subject.
2:18 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
3:29 p.m. 400 block of Idaho Street; Theft.
5:46 p.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Burglary.
6:21 p.m. 400 block of Idaho Street; Theft.
6:26 p.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Telephone harassment.
6:59 p.m. 1000 block of Marshall Street; Complaint.
7:10 p.m. 500 block of Hilda Street; Disturbance.
7:24 p.m. 500 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
8:04 p.m. Glenwood Street; Complaint.
8:34 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
9:29 p.m. U.S. 90 bridge; Lost and found property.
9:59 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Complaint
11:16 p.m. 500 block of Freret Street; Arrest.
11:28 p.m. 500 block of Everett Street; Theft.
Monday, Dec. 3
12:11 a.m. 1000 block of Seventh Street; Suspicious person.
12:13 a.m. 1100 block of Eighth Street; Building check.
12:42 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Building check.
12:43 a.m. 800 block of Marguerite Street; Building check.
2:47 a.m. Ida Street; Suspicious person.
3:33 a.m. 700 block of Front Street; Building check.
Almost 3,200 St. Mary Parish residents voted early for the Dec. 8 general election, according to Parish Registrar of Voters Jolene Holcombe. But about 1,700 fewer voters cast ballots early compared to the Nov. 6 primary election.
As of the end of early voting Saturday, 3,199 parish voters cast their ballots early for the election. Early voting started Nov. 24.
By party, 1,440 Republicans, 1,231 Democrats and 528 other-party voters cast ballots during early voting.
The Nov. 6 primary saw 4,897 people vote early as of the end of early voting Oct. 30. By party, 2,092 Republicans, 1,987 Democrats and 818 other-party voters voted early for the primary election.
On parish voters’ Dec. 8 ballots are runoffs for St. Mary Parish sheriff and coroner, along with a home rule charter amendment pertaining to parish council members’ salaries. A statewide runoff for secretary of state is also on the ballot.
Interim Sheriff Scott Anslum and former Chitimacha Police Chief Blaise Smith are in the sheriff’s runoff. Interim Coroner Dr. Lianter Albert and Dr. Eric Melancon are in the runoff for coroner.
The charter amendment would set the salaries of parish council members at $800 a month, or $1,200 for council members elected at large.
The amendment allows the council to vote on salary increases, but not in the last year of a term. And no pay raise can take effect during the term in which it is passed.
Election Day voting hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Santa, his gators and several of his elves are now Christmas fixtures for the Spirit of Morgan City shrimp boat thanks to a donation by Morgan City native Lee Romaire and his company, Romaire Studios in Los Angeles.
Cooperative weather allowed for a large turnout Friday night at the Morgan City median where the boat is featured.
The crowd was awed as Ali Estay, 8, a second-grader at Wyandotte Elementary in Morgan City, threw the switch that illuminated the display and the holiday display was unveiled. Brief fireworks soon followed.
Cajun Santa, waving from the boat’s bow, is complete with a pair of “Cajun Reeboks.” The lead alligator’s red nose is reminiscent of “Rudolph’s” that would lead the reindeer in front of the boat in years past.
The event also featured music by Sophia Besse, Hallie Autin and Gavin Wisdom of Holy Cross Church, and Lee Chapel AME Church’s Inspirational Choir.
Throughout the boat, Santa’s elves can be seen with toys and gifts.
Romaire took time before the reveal to thank his staff, family and many local residents and businesses that helped with finishing touches on the display.
He also recognized classmates and several of their family members that passed away in the past week, Larry Bergeron, Gary Duhon and Judy Landry.
Romaire, the founder and CEO of the studio bearing his name, is 52 and a 1984 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
The unveiling was held in conjunction with Morgan City’s annual Christmas lighting ceremony, which is typically on Thanksgiving night but changed this year to accommodate the unveiling.
Romaire Studios is “one of the foremost providers of live-action creatures, characters and animated props for the entertainment industry,” a news release said. Romaire, an Emmy-winning artist, founded the company in 2000.
In the Morgan City display, Cajun Santa is decked out in white shrimping boots, and his outfit has brown fur instead white fur to represent the fur industry, both of which were once prevalent in the area. Instead of reindeer, Romaire chose to create albino alligators that are more “Christmassy” than regular alligators, he said recently.
He added “crab antlers” to two of the alligators, a feature he didn’t reveal before the unveiling. Romaire named two of the alligators after prominent Morgan City residents. The largest one was named “Doc” after former Morgan City mayor, the late Dr. C.R. “Doc” Brownell, who created the first Santa Claus and reindeer for the shrimp boat. The medium-sized alligator was named “Green” after local artist, the late Robert Greenwood, who created the second Santa Claus featured in the city’s Christmas display.
Morgan City Mayor Frank “Boo” Grizzaffi thanked Romaire for his donation before the display was revealed.
Twelve to 15 artists, including moldmakers and computer design specialists, spent the past year developing the display.
Much of the work Romaire Studios does for clients is confidential.
“So it’s really fun when you’re able to actually show something that you can do and have done to share it with people,” Romaire said.
Last year, Romaire thought of the idea to create a Christmas display for his hometown while visiting Morgan City for the funeral of a family friend, who was inspirational and generous to the community.
“It just made me think that I wanted to give something back,” Romaire said.
Morgan City’s Christmas display “always inspired me as a kid because I loved that kind of thing,” he said.
Keeping the holiday spirit going was Saturday’s Christmas in the Park hosted by The Junior Auxiliary of East St. Mary and Morgan City Main Street in Lawrence Park in Morgan City.
Again the weather cooperated to allow families to take part in arts and crafts, free games and entertainment before the evening’s feature attraction, the showing of “The Star” on the big screen.
December 24, 1940-November 28, 2018
Donald Price, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma.
Donald was born December 24, 1940, in New York, the son of William Morris Price and Emily Schadee Price.
Donald was a retired Morgan City Police Officer and was a reserve for the Morgan City National Guard. He enjoyed trips to the casino.
Donald will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one son, Donald Joseph Price and wife Jae Gruber of Dacula, Georgia; one daughter, Christine DeHart of Berwick; one sister, Jeri Schadee of Pensacola, Florida; and two grandchildren, Austin DeHart and Kamryn DeHart.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emily Price.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Cloria Campbell Charpentier, 70, a native of Soso, Mississippi and resident of Ricohoc, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
She is survived by four children, Michelle Caro of Charenton, Dwayne Charpentier of Verdunville, Chantelle Perez of Ricohoc and Christina Savoie of Berwick; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lonnie Campbell, Sherman Campbell and Jimmy Campbell; and a host of other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, parents, two brothers, one sister, one grandson and two great-grandsons.
Funeral services will be Tuesday from 8 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charenton. Burial will follow in church cemetery.
Ibert’s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Warren Butler III, a native of Patterson and resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Lafayette.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are pending at this time.
Gail M. Bovia, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Patterson, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are pending at this time.
Irma Allemond Richard, 73, a resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements.
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