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A 38-year-old man was charged with simple assault after he threatened a woman during an altercation in Morgan City, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Jonathon D. Hopper, 38, of Belanger Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:09 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of simple assault.

Officers responded to a home on Belanger Street in regard to a disturbance. The victim stated that she and Hopper were having a verbal altercation. During the altercation, Hopper made threats to the victim, Blair said. Hopper was located inside the home, arrested and jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 39 calls.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 39 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Ashly Bennett, 31, of Tall Timbers Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 1:58 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of theft.

A deputy assigned to patrol the Bayou Visa area responded to a theft at a business. The investigation yielded evidence that Bennett left the business without paying for multiple items, Anslum said. Bennett was transported to parish jail and later released on $1,500 bail.

—Charles Hoft, 47, of Jones Street in Berwick, was arrested at 12:07 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving under suspension and no license plate light.

The deputy patrolling the Bayou Vista area observed a vehicle to have a nonfunctioning license plate light. As a result, the deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Hoft, who had a suspended driver’s license, Blair said. Hoft was released on a summons to appear in court Dec. 6.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.

Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt reported no arrests.

The Rev. John Ash, a retired Nassau County, New York, police detective, and community members pray for law enforcement officers and other first responders during the East St. Mary Ministerial Alliance’s “See You at the Pole” Prayer Rally Wednesday night at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Organizers also prayed for students, school faculty and the nation during the rally. (The Daily Review/Zachary Fitzgerald)

Bernadette Johnson, 70, a former resident of Morgan City, died, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge.
Visitation will be Saturday, 9-10:45 a.m., with services at 11 a.m. at Gethsemane Church of God in Christ in Lafayette.
She is survived by a son, Matthew Scott of Patterson; two daughters, Bernadine Johnson of Dallas and Mattlene Johnson of Carencro; eight brothers, William Scott Jr. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Charles Scott of New Orleans, Calvin Scott of San Jose, California, Randolph Scott of Sacramento, California, Ronald Scott, the Rev. Joseph Scott and Leonard Scott, all of Dallas, and Jonathan Scott of Bayou Vista; five sisters, Catherine Scott of Inglewood, California, Rosetta Scott of Sacramento, California, Esprindle Thomas of Compton, California, Ellen Scott of Clarksville, Tennessee and Victorian Tarleton of Verdunville; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, a daughter and a granddaughter.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, Crowley, (337) 514-5217, is in charge of arrangements.

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

8:34 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Crash.

8:48 a.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Suspicious vehicle.

9:37 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Arrest.

10:27 a.m. 1100 block of Front Street; Theft.

10:44 a.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Theft.

11:34 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.

11:44 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Arrest.

1:08 p.m. 300 block of Third Street; Medical.

1:23 p.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Arrest.

2:19 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.

2:22 p.m. 500 block of Seventh Street; Complaint.

2:44 p.m. 2300 block of Maple Street; Burglary.

3:03 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Complaint.

3:10 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.

3:12 p.m. 1000 block of Spruce Street; Telephone harassment.

4:03 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.

6:10 p.m. 6200 block of La. 182; Crash.

6:54 p.m. 1600 block of Glenmont Street; Theft.

7:04 p.m. Helen and Justa streets; Animal Complaint.

7:18 p.m. 300 block of Grizzaffi Street; Complaint.

8:24 p.m. 900 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.

8:30 p.m. 1300 block of Second Street; Complaint.

8:32 p.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Welfare concern.

9:42 p.m. 200 block of Arkansas Street; Medical.

9:42 p.m. 1200 block of Front Street; Welfare concern.

10:08 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Medical.

10:33 p.m. 400 block of Greenwood Street; Suspicious vehicle.

10:50 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Complaint.

11:42 p.m. 300 block of Second Street; Complaint.