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Wheel House for Sept. 18

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 10:30am

CONCERT
Louisiana Baptist Singing Men in concert at Bayou Vista Baptist Church, Field Road, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. No admission fee, love offering taken.

YARD SALE
Benefitting Alzhei-mer’s set 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Patterson Healthcare Center, 910 Lia St. Donations also accepted for the sale through Friday, Sept. 21. Call Alexis McIntyre, 985-518-2183.

LIFE CHAIN
For “Respecting Life Sunday” is 2-3 p.m. Oct. 7 at the intersection of U.S. 90 and Wise Street, Patterson. There will be silent prayer and more.

Teen arrested on burglary charges

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 9:58am

Staff Report

A Morgan City teen has been charged in connection with two vehicle burglaries and a residential burglary in the city, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Glenn G. Johnson, 18, of Freret Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:19 p.m. Monday on warrants charging him burglary of an inhabited dwelling and two counts of simple burglary of a vehicle.

Johnson was placed under arrest at the police department on warrants. The Morgan City police detective division began an investigation of vehicle burglaries that had been reported from earlier in September. Johnson was identified as a suspect. Johnson admitted to the vehicle burglaries and a residential burglary that occurred in May, Blair said. Johnson was jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 55 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Breanna L. Hillebran, 20, of Kem Street in Patterson, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Monday on warrants charging her with contempt of court and probation violation. Hillebran was located in the area of La. 182 near David Drive and arrested on city court warrants. Hillebran was jailed.

—Jennifer R. Beecher, 33, of Beadle Street in Amelia, was arrested at 7:37 p.m. Monday on a charge of theft less than $1,000.

Officers responded to a business on La. 182 in regard to a shoplifter. Management had detained an individual identified as Beecher. Beecher tried leaving the store with items she did not purchase, Blair said. Beecher was jailed.

—Yancy P. Guidry, 56, of Houma, was arrested at 9:19 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Officers located Guidry on La. 182 near Cottonwood Street. Guidry was in possession of suspected methamphetamine that was packaged for sale, Blair said. Guidry was jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 47 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrest in east St. Mary Parish:

—Fedora Estay, 79, of Main Street in Patterson, was arrested at 3:02 a.m. Monday on a charge of attempted theft.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was dispatched to a business in reference to a theft of merchandise complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Estay and personnel from the business who witnessed the attempted theft, Anslum said.

Through the investigation, the merchandise was identified and returned to the business. Estay was arrested and released on a summons to appear in court Dec. 6.

Arrest Reports 9-18-18

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 9:57am

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Jonathan Killingsworth, of 112 Dotties Lane, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 7:47 a.m. on the charge of criminal trespass.
A deputy patrolling the area of Patterson was dispatched to Marin Lane in reference to a disturbance aboard a school bus. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the driver and Killingsworth and learned that Killingsworth had stepped aboard the bus to speak to him. Killingsworth was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. Killingsworth was released on a $1,000 bond.
Juvenile male, 13, Bayou Vista, was arrested Thursday at 4:32 p.m. on the charge of simple battery.
Deputies patrolling Bayou Vista were dispatched to a local business in reference to a battery that had occurred. Upon arrival, the deputies made contact with a juvenile who claimed that another juvenile had punched him in the face during a conversation. During the investigation, the deputy made contact with and subsequently transported the second juvenile to the branch office for processing. The juvenile was released into the custody of a parent pending juvenile court proceedings.
Christina Breaux, 25, of 100 Olive Lane, Patterson, was arrested on Friday at 12:44 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of driving without a license.
A deputy patrolling Amelia made contact with Breaux who was walking on Lake Palourde Road. While speaking with Breaux, the deputy learned of an active warrant for her arrest in Morgan City. Breaux was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking and was transferred to Morgan City.
Alan Granger, 28, of 107 Odile Lane, Amelia, was arrested Friday at 12:34 a.m. on the charge of aggravated assault with a firearm.
A deputy patrolling the area of Baldwin was dispatched to a residence on Rosebud Street to assist a Baldwin Police officer with an assault complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with a man who claimed that Granger had pulled a gun on him. The deputy proceeded to the residence and through the investigation, Granger was located. Granger was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail was set.
Leo Rodriguez, 31, of 107 Odile Lane, Amelia, was arrested Friday at 4:19 a.m. on the charge of criminal trespass.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was dispatched to a local business in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy observed Rodriguez pointing at a vehicle that was attempting to exit the parking lot. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who had been in an argument with Rodriguez. During the investigation, Rodriguez swung at the deputy and resisted forcibly. Rodriguez was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail was set.
Dwight Collins, 40, of 108 Collins Lane, Charenton, was arrested Monday at 9:43 a.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated.
A deputy patrolling the area of Charenton was dispatched to a residence on Collins Lane in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Collins who was yelling and cursing at deputies and his girlfriend, refusing to stop after being asked. Collins was transported to the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $1,000.
Fedora Estay, 79, of 2004 Main St., Patterson, was arrested Monday at 3:02 a.m. on the charge of theft attempted.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was dispatched to a local business in reference to a theft of merchandise complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Estay and personnel from the business who witnessed the attempted theft. Through the investigation, the merchandise was identified and returned to the business. Estay was arrested and released on a summons.
Juvenile male, 15, of Jeanerette, was arrested Monday at 12:30 p.m. on the charge of simple criminal damage to property.
A detective was provided information on a possible juvenile suspect, from deputies working a case of a tractor that had been moved without authorization. During the investigation, the detective met with the juvenile and the guardians of the juvenile and learned that the juvenile did operate and move the tractor, abandoning it in a cane field. The juvenile was arrested and subsequently released to the guardians pending juvenile court proceedings.
Jaquisha Singleton, 25, of 56207 La. 51, Independence, was arrested Tuesday at 1:01 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal tinted windows.
A corrections deputy made contact with Singleton when she turned herself in at the St. Mary Law Enforcement Center on an active warrant for her arrest. Singleton was arrested and booked on said warrant. No bail was set.
Franklin Police Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported the following arrest:
Bernard Babino, 44, of St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 6:42 p.m., on two warrants for 16th Judicial District Court for failure to appear on the charges of no seat belt, possession of synthetic cannabinoids and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Babino was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
Shaun Benward, 31, of Leila Street, Ocean Springs, Miss., was arrested Saturday on charges of criminal trespass and possession of marijuana, and was released on a summons.
Ernest Davenport, 61, of Macarthur Boulevard, New Orleans, was arrested Saturday on the charge of possession of marijuana, and was released on a summons.
On Saturday, officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a trespasser. During the investigation, Benward and Davenport were arrested.
Jennifer Mora, 42, of Choctaw Street, Charenton, was arrested Saturday on a Baldwin Police Department warrant for the charge of theft.
She was released to Baldwin Police Department without incident.
Derrick Doumit, 31, of Sarah Street, New Iberia, was arrested Sunday on the charge of disturbing the peace by fighting, and was released on a summons.
Galen Schexnayder, 42, of North Louisiana Avenue, Kaplan, La., was arrested Sunday on charges of disturbing the peace by fighting and criminal damage to property. He was transported to the parish jail.
On Sunday, officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a fight. During the investigation, Doumit and Schexnayder were arrested.

Baldwin clerk appointment stalled

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 9:57am

Baldwin Mayor Donna Lanceslin saw her recommendation of Denette Trahan for Town Clerk of Baldwin tabled Thursday, after Alderman Margaret Coleman took issue with the personnel committee not “having checked anything out in her personnel file.”
Lanceslin said Trahan had been a candidate, on file, prior to the hiring of former Town Clerk Chrystal Willis, who was terminated in July.
She said she had sought the advice of Interim Town Clerk Tammy Richard, who had vouched for the apparent qualifications of Trahan, though Coleman recalled Richard also saying that Trahan had more to learn.
The recommendation of Trahan is set to be picked up at next month’s meeting, along with a tabled proposal by Baldwin Chief of Police Harry Smith for new protective vests, two leased patrol vehicles and uniforms for the town’s police department.
The proposal was presented to total around $10,000 and was tabled due to contractual ambiguity.
However, Town Attorney Joseph Tabb assured Smith that he would appraise the contract’s verbage, and counsel the board accordingly before the next meeting.
Baldwin Fire Chief Lance Mire addressed the board and mayor concerning hydrant testing scheduled to take place within town limits on Sept. 24 and 25.
Mire also advised that National Fire Prevention week will be from Oct. 6-11 this year, and that the Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department will hold an open house on Oct. 13 from 4-6 p.m., to celebrate. He said they will have “hotdogs, giveaways and demonstrations,” all for free; but that donations will be accepted.
In other news, it was announced that the West St. Mary High School Homecoming parade will take place Thursday at 4 p.m. from the Saeger Brown campus to Sunset Street in Baldwin.
Also, Brittany’s Project will hold their Candyland Sadie Hawkins Dance on Sept. 29 at Berwick Civic Center from 6-10 p.m. with admission priced at $15 per ticket.

Economic panel kicks off visit to area

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 8:51am

Visit will end with Friday presentation

A panel of experts in different fields is in the midst of an intense, week-long visit to Morgan City and Berwick that will conclude with a presentation Friday listing recommendations for economic diversification and development.

An open house was held at the former M.D. Shannon Elementary School building in Morgan City to allow community members to meet with panelists in an informal setting.

The seven panelists were selected to join the Advisory Services team of Urban Land Institute, a global non-profit education and research organization, and are visiting with the area this week to meet and interview different people, a news release stated.

St. Mary Excel, a local community organization, commissioned the study after raising over $135,000 from both public and private entities. The goal of the study is learn how the area can use its waterways to diversify its economy beyond just the oil and gas sector, which has been in a downturn the past few years.

Alrich Lynch, panel chairman, is senior managing director for LDG Consulting in Atlanta. LDG advises its customers on real estate, primarily multi-family housing units and mixed use development.

Other panelists have expertise in tourism, natural resource and community development, architecture, project financing and city planning.

“We’re just trying to look at both economic development ideas, housing ideas, things to try and ensure that both Berwick and Morgan City can start moving in the right direction, reverse loss of population and loss of jobs,” Lynch said.

Lynch had some “deep conservations” with people during Monday’s open house and got “unfiltered commentary” on their ideas, he said.

He and the six others on the panel don’t have “any pre-conceived notions” about what their recommendations will be at the end of the week, he said.

Urban Land Institute’s network of over 42,000 members allows the Advisory Services team to be selective and choose the right combination of experts for each assignment, Lynch said.

The panel will present a draft of its recommendations during a public presentation from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Those recommendations will be followed by issuance of a formal, written report within the next few months.

Panelists arrived in the area Sunday evening, met with officials and then toured Morgan City and Berwick during the day Monday, said Catherine Holcomb, a member of St. Mary Excel.

The panel of experts was scheduled to interview specific people, including business owners and teachers, Holcomb said. St. Mary Excel compiled a list of questions pertaining to industrial diversification, partnerships and infrastructure for Urban Land Institute’s panel to answer during its visit.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the panel will meet and formulate their recommendations based on their visit and interviews with community members, said Alice Pecoraro, also a member of St. Mary Excel.

Pecoraro and Holcomb are among a group of retired educators from the area who began meeting about 2 1/2 years ago with the goal of facilitating conversations among community leaders to look for ways to diversify the area’s economy.

Police: Two arrested at motel

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 12:54pm

Staff Report

Two men were arrested at a Morgan City motel after one of them committed a battery on an officer, and the other tried to destroy drug evidence, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Donald J. Busse, 51, of Brashear Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Sunday on a charge of battery on a police officer.

—Robert J. Gussman Jr., 46, of Fifth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Sunday and charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence.

Officers were responded to a motel on Brashear Avenue in regard to a disturbance. Officers arrived at one of the rooms and located Busse, who committed a battery on one of the officers, Blair said.

Officers then located Gussman inside the room, and he was in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Gussman also tried to destroy evidence, Blair said. Both Busse and Gussman were jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 130 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Christina A. Breaux, 25, of Olive Street in Patterson, was arrested at 8:09 a.m. Friday on a warrant charging her with failure to appear for no driver’s license.

Breaux was transported from the St. Mary Parish jail to the Morgan City Police Department on a city court warrant. Breaux was jailed.

—Kade M. Percle, 22, of North Everett Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:45 a.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Percle was arrested at the police department on a warrant. The warrant stems from an incident in August which alleges that Percle was in possession of suspected marijuana that was packaged for sale, Blair said. Percle was jailed.

—Terrell Irvin, 20, of Garber Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:53 a.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with failure to pay fines.

Irvin was located in the area of Ditch Avenue near Sixth Street and arrested on a city court warrant. Irvin was jailed.

—Dany D. Garcia-Hernandez 36, of Fairview Drive in Berwick, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Friday on charges of no driver’s license and illuminating devices required.

A patrol officer in the area of La. 182 and David Drive observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver, Garcia-Hernandez, did not have a driver’s license, Blair said. Garcia-Hernandez was jailed.

—Jerry L. Livingston, 55, of New Iberia, was arrested at 2:53 a.m. Saturday on charges of DWI first offense and speeding.

A patrol officer in the area of La. 182 near 11th Street observed a vehicle going faster than the posted speed limit. A vehicle stop was conducted, and the driver, Livingston, appeared intoxicated, Blair said.

Livingston performed poorly on a field sobriety test and registered 0.149 grams-percent blood alcohol content on a chemical test, Blair said. Livingston was jailed.

—Jarvis D. Granger, 32, of Joseph Street in Siracusa, was arrested at 10:42 a.m. Saturday on charges of speeding, driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Joshua Lousteau , 38, of Elizabeth Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:42 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

An officer in the area of La. 182 and Ditch Avenue observed a vehicle going faster than the posted speed limit. A vehicle stop was conducted and the driver, Granger, had a suspended driver’s license, Blair said.

The passenger in the vehicle, Lousteau, was in possession of drug paraphernalia. Both Granger and Lousteau were jailed.

—Jared A. LaCoste, 36, of Sixth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:06 a.m. Sunday on charges of DWI first offense and careless operation.

A patrol officer in the area of Terrebonne and Front streets observed a vehicle traveling at a rate higher than the posted speed limit. A vehicle stop was conducted and the driver was identified as LaCoste.

The officer could smell an odor of alcohol emitting from LaCoste’s breath and performed poorly on a field sobriety test, Blair said. LaCoste results yielded 0.228 grams-percent blood alcohol content. LaCoste was jailed.

—Eduard Cabrera, 36, of Sixth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:55 a.m. Sunday on charges of DWI first offense and improper lane usage.

A patrol officer in the area of Sixth and Arenz streets observed a vehicle traveling north in the south lane of travel on Sixth Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Cabrera, appeared intoxicated and the smell of alcohol was emitting from his breath, Blair said.

Cabrera performed poorly on a field sobriety test and registered 0.153 grams-percent blood alcohol content on a chemical test, Blair said. Cabrera was jailed.

—Joaquima J. Brown, 24, of Martin Luther King Street in Franklin, was arrested at 1:56 p.m. Saturday on charges of improper lane usage, no driver’s license and on a warrant for failure to appear in court.

An officer in the area of Federal and Brashear avenues observed a vehicle swerving in and out of the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver, Brown, did not have a valid driver’s license, Blair said.

Brown also had an active warrant for the 16th Judicial District Court. Brown was jailed.

—Elton Brown Jr., 53, of Levee Road in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:12 p.m. Saturday on charges of DWI first offense, improper lane usage, turning movements and required signals and possession of alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle.

An officer in the area of La. 182 and David Drive observed a vehicle swerving in and out of the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Elton Brown, appeared intoxicated, Blair said.

Brown refused to take a field sobriety test and registered 0.125 grams-percent blood alcohol content on a chemical test, Blair said. Brown was jailed.

—Romel J. Anderson, 38, of Baker, was arrested at 8:12 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving under suspension and turning movements and required signals.

Anderson was involved in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Victor II Boulevard and Brashear Avenue. A computer check revealed that Anderson’s driver’s license was suspended, Blair said. Anderson was jailed.

—Jesse L. Comeaux Sr., 49, of Franklin Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Sunday on warrants charging him with disturbing the peace offensive language and simple assault.

Comeaux was located at his home and arrested on warrants. The warrants stem from an incident in June that alleges Comeaux caused a disturbance and threatened an individual, Blair said. Comeaux was jailed.

—Charles A. Watts Jr., 21, of Willow Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Sunday on a warrant charging him with two counts of failure to pay fines. Watts was arrested at the police department on city court warrants. Watts was jailed.

—Raven Piggot, 24, of Carol Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 4:14 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana second offense, possession of Xanax and possession of hydroxyzine.

Officers responded to a home on Belanger Street in regard to a disturbance. Officers arrived and located an individual identified as Piggot, who was in possession of suspected marijuana, pills identified as Xanax and hydroxyzine for which she did not have a prescription, Blair said. Piggot was jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 129 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Christopher Matte, 28, of Aristile Road in Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 8:58 a.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of driving under suspension and speeding.

Matte turned himself in to a deputy working at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on an active warrant for his arrest. Matte was jailed with bail set at $4,000.

—Bettina Duval, 44, of Lake Palourde Road in Amelia, was arrested at 4:09 a.m. Saturday on charges of no insurance and stop sign violation.

A deputy patrolling Amelia observed a car that failed to stop at a stop sign. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and located the driver, Duval. Duval was arrested and released on a summons to appear Dec. 6.

—Krista Voisin, 21, of Cross Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:13 p.m. Saturday on charges of stop signs and yield signs, speeding, driving under suspension and expired inspection.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was monitoring traffic as requested by local residents. The deputy observed a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and located the driver, Voisin. Voisin was arrested and released on a summons to appear Dec. 6.

—Summer Billiot, 33, of Southeast Boulevard in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:45 p.m. Sunday on two warrants for failure to appear on charges of two counts of theft, two counts of remaining or entry in places or on land after being forbidden, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles and resisting an officer by providing false information.

A corrections deputy made contact with Billiot when she was turned in on a bail surrender for active warrants at parish jail. Billiot was jailed with no bail set.

—Vernon Billiot, 34, of Alberta Drive in Baton Rouge, was arrested at 4:01 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of Subutex, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.

—Jessica Smith, 31, of Roderick Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:01 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor.

Detectives with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Section along with Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Detectives and the Berwick Police Department executed a search warrant on an address in Berwick.

Upon arrival, the detectives made contact with Billiot and Smith. Through the investigation, drugs were found in the possession of Billiot and Smith, the sheriff said. Billiot and Smith were booked into jail. No bail was set for Billiot. Smith was released on $5,000 bail.

—Tina M. Weaver, 48, of West Syls Lane in Amelia, was arrested at 11:25 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of a controlled dangerous substance drug-free zone (church).

A detective with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Section went to a residence on West Syls Lane in Amelia to give paperwork to Weaver. Upon arrival, the detective located Weaver. While at the home, the detective found drugs and drug paraphernalia, Anslum said. Weaver was released on a summons to appear Dec. 6.

—Daniel M. Elliot, 19, of Carol Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:55 a.m. Sunday on a charge of criminal trespass.

A detective with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Section went to a home on Saturn Road in reference to trespassers entering the unoccupied home. Upon arrival, the detective made contact with Elliot who admitted to staying at the home and running when police showed up, Anslum said. Elliot was released on a summons to appear Dec. 6.

—Brandon Kieffer, 27, of Sun Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:58 a.m. Sunday on charges of improper lane use and possession of methamphetamine, hydrocodone, Xanax and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A detective with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Section was patrolling the area of Patterson and observed a vehicle cross the center line then cross the right fog line on La. 182. The detective conducted a traffic stop and located the driver, Kieffer. During the investigation, the detective found drugs and drug paraphernalia, Anslum said. Kieffer was booked into jail and then released on $1,500 bail.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrests:

—Brei Lynch, 19, of Second Street in Berwick, was arrested at 6:27 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles and violation of controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone. Lynch posted $2,500 bail.

—Kenneth Rollins, 28, of Diane Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 5:13 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $1,500.

—Rickey Tate Sr., 65, no address, was arrested at 12:49 a.m. Sunday on a warrant through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice charging him with parole violation. Tate was awaiting bail to be set.

—Bryan Crochet, 45, of Third Street in Berwick, was arrested at 10:02 p.m. Sunday on a charge of simple battery. Crochet posted $301 bail.

Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt reported the following arrests:

—Darrell Sides, 44, of Wise Street in Patterson, was arrested at 12:15 p.m. Friday on charges of four counts of simple criminal damage to property less than $500 and careless operation. Bail was set at $2,500.

—Chance Dee Mitchell, 50, of Mike Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 12:55 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with theft. Bail was set at $373.

Families invited to J. Low Fall Festival and Duck Derby

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 12:22pm

NEW ORLEANS — Ready, set, quack to the finish line! Girl Scouts Louisiana East invites families for two Saturdays of camp activities and friendly competition at its annual J. Low Fall Festival and Duck Derby on Oct. 20 at Girl Scout Camp Marydale located at 10317 Cr-232 in St. Francisville and Oct. 27 at Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines located at 56535 La. 1054 in Independence, according to the GSLE news release.
Both festivals are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit GSLE camps and duck adoption donations will be applied to the community’s Annual Family Giving goal.
J. Low’s Fall Festival and Duck Derby, named after Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon Low whose birthday falls on Halloween, is a fundraiser to benefit the council’s three camp properties, Camp Covington, Camp Marydale and Camp Whispering Pines. The fall festival and birthday celebration will host some of J. Low’s favorite outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, archery, face painting, SWAPS, and the Duck Derby. Festival goers will also be offered pony rides at Camp Marydale and a 40-foot rock all at Camp Whispering Pines.
Hundreds of plastic ducks will race in heats beginning at 11 a.m. with prizes going to the winners. Participants will “quack” on their ducks as they try to swim to victory. The winner of the grand prize may select either a $100 American Express gift card or $250 of Girl Scout ‘duck dough’ which can be used for camp, programs and shop items for Girl Scout members.
“We are excited about our annual Duck Derby because it benefits all of our amazing camps and continues to help our Outdoor legacy,” said Jill Pollard, chief development officer. “This is our first time hosting two fall fests to celebrate our founder’s birthday, now, our girls and local families can participate in outdoor activities at the camp closes to them or enjoy what we offer at each camp.”
The entrance fee for the festival is $25 for one duck and five fest tickets. To adopt ducks and register for the festival go to www.gsle.org/duckderby. For more information, contact Pollard at 504-355-5871 or jpollard@gsle.org.

Wife is blindsided by news of husband’s past romance

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 12:00pm

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Bill,” and I have been happily married for 22 years and have two very active, beautiful children. Our oldest daughter has been playing on a traveling soccer team for the last five years. Bill and I go all over the country to watch her play and have become very close to the head coach, “Marla,” and her family. I recently learned through another parent that Bill dated Marla for three years prior to us getting married. This parent informed me the relationship between Bill and Marla was so serious they had discussed marriage. When I heard ...

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Soap Opera Review: Surprise daughter on ‘DOOL’

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 11:54am

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Bill has enlisted Brooke in his effort to change Katie’s mind about suing him for full custody of Will. Thorne told Katie he loves her, is loyal to her, and then asked her to marry him. Zoe spied on Xander and Emma. DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Bonnie introduced Lucas to the daughter he didn’t know he had. Will decided he has to tell Paul about his decision to stay with Sonny. Belle and John discussed the fate of Marlena, whose condition didn’t improve after her second surgery. GENERAL HOSPITAL: Valentine continued his search for Nina’s daughter, whom ...

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VFW pays tribute to returning Guard officer

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 10:22am

By GEOFF STOUTE

gstotue@daily-review.com

Louisiana Army National Guard Lt. Col. John Trevino received a hero’s welcome home Saturday during a dinner at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4222 and Auxiliary center in Morgan City.
Trevino returned Aug. 22 from a nine-month deployment in Iraq and was honored with words of praise. His deployment was part of Operation Inherent Resolve. His deployment began in early December, and he was stationed at Al Asad Airbase.
A member of the 139 Regional Support Group, which is based out of Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Trevino served as executive officer at Al Asad Airbase.
In Iraq, he is duties were to “run base life support” at Al Assad, Erbil and Taji Military Complex.
At Al Asad, he said, about 50 soldiers took care of the base life support, which included providing city services like water, sewage and electrical needs and ensuring security was provided. Trevino said 3,000 to 4,000 people were on base at any moment.
He also helped take care of contracts.
Trevino described the time at Al Asad as “just trying to be comfortable in an uncomfortable environment.”
However, Trevino said he thought the military was “relatively safe” where they were.
Trevino, who has served his country for 28 years, was on his second deployment after serving in Kuwait in 2011-2012 in Operation Enduring Freedom. During that time, the military forces were being drawn down from Iraq.
The enemy has changed from Al-Qaida to ISIS. Trevino said the enemy is not as easily recognizable now as in the past.
“Challenging” was how Trevino described his last deployment.
“I say challenging in that I’m not the resilient spring chicken that I was before. I’m wiser up here,” he said, pointing to his head, “but the body is almost 52 (years old).”
However, he didn’t rule out future service overseas.
“If you ask my wife, she’d probably say hopefully never, but kind of like (St. Mary Parish Councilman) Patrick (Hebert) said a little bit earlier, I’ve been doing this a long time, and I’m not going out looking for anything, but depending on if I’m asked to step up and if there’s a need for me, then I can help out.”