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A 26-year-old Morgan City woman was charged with aggravated battery stemming from a March incident in Morgan City during which she struck someone with a lock, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Breiana M. Gant, 26, of Leona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3 p.m. Monday on a warrant charging her with aggravated battery.

Gant was located and arrested at the police department on a warrant. The warrant stems from a March 27 investigation when police responded to the area of Bowman Street in regard to a complaint of a battery that had been committed.

Officers arrived when Gant was identified as one of the parties involved. Gant and the victim were involved in an altercation the night before when Gant allegedly struck the victim with a lock, Blair said. The investigation continued when a warrant was prepared for Gant’s arrest. Gant was jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 38 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Tarrike M. Phillips, 25, of Tiffany Street in Patterson, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana second offense and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated when Phillips was identified as the driver. K-9 Lady with the Morgan City Police Department K-9 Division was utilized and alerted to the presence of narcotic odor in the vehicle.

Phillips was in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Phillips was jailed.

—Joseph H. Pollard Jr., 56, of Federal Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:12 p.m. Monday on a warrant charging him with four counts of failure to appear to pay a fine.

Pollard was located and arrested at St. Mary Parish jail on a warrant for city court. Pollard was jailed.

—Dewayne P. Robertson, 25, of Jones Street in Jeanerette, was arrested at 1:42 p.m. Monday on warrants charging him with failure to appear to pay a fine and failure to appear to pay a probation fee.

Robertson was located and arrested at the Jeanerette Police Department on warrants for Morgan City Court. Robertson was jailed.

—Clarence Junifer, 58, of Federal Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:25 p.m. Monday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear to pay a fine.

Junifer was located and arrested in the area of La. 182 on a city court warrant. Junifer was jailed.

—Erik S. Driskill, 43, of Second Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:02 p.m. Monday on a charge of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Catherine Street in regard to a trespassing complaint. Officers arrived when Driskill was located inside of the home.

Police found evidence that Driskill had no authorization to enter the home, Blair said. Driskill was jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 35 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests:

—Paul Peters Jr., 60, of Gross Road in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, was arrested at 11 a.m. Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace by language.

A deputy patrolling Amelia responded to a disturbance at a business. The deputy found evidence that Peters became irate with the victim, using profane language in the presence of several others. Peters was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 5.

—Bricelon Martin, 22, of Samuel Street in Franklin, was arrested at 4:10 p.m. Monday on charges of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and illegal possession of stolen things.

—Eric Bridges, 30, of Rose Road in Franklin, was arrested at 4:50 p.m. Monday on a charge of illegal possession of stolen things.

Deputies patrolling the Patterson area responded to a burglary at a home on Cremo Lane. Through the investigation, deputies received information that individuals were attempting to sell items matching the description of the stolen items in Amelia, Anslum said.

Deputies made contact with Martin and Bridges and found them in possession of the stolen items. Deputies found evidence that Martin entered the residence and removed the equipment. Deputies also learned that Bridges purchased an item from Martin.

Both were booked into parish jail. Bridges was released on $500 bail. No bail was set for Martin.

—A juvenile female, 16, was arrested at 1:41 p.m. Monday on a charge of ungovernable juvenile. A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista responded to a disturbance at a home on Lagonda Lane. The deputy found evidence that the juvenile became irate and damaged property belonging to the victim. The juvenile was released to the custody of her guardian, pending juvenile court proceedings.

—Amber Metrejean, 28, of California Street in Berwick, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Metrejean turned herself in at parish jail. Bail was set at $185.21.

Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt reported no arrests.

The Patterson 12U All-Stars won the Cal Ripken State Title in Kenner Sunday.
Patterson dominated its opponents en route to a 5-0 finish.
The local squad will continue postseason play at the Cal Ripken 12U Southwest Regional, which will be held in Florence, Alabama, July 11-16.
“I think we did really well,” Patterson coach Mike Francis said. “Our pitching was really (good). … All our guys stayed up. We did well on the bat.”
Francis said his team handled the heat well, too.
At the state tournament, Patterson won game one Thursday against East Feliciana 15-1 in five innings before winning game two against Terrebonne 9-2 Friday. Saturday, Patterson beat Madisonville 11-0 in four innings before later in the day knocking off St. Charles 14-1 in four innings. Patterson concluded the tournament with an 11-0 victory against Terrebonne Sunday in the championship.
“We didn’t think we were going to dominate that bad,” Francis said. “We did really well considering you kind of get a team for you say two practices a week and you try to put so much into the little time you have. You’re not sure (how) you’re going to perform. But our team, they came together, they trusted it each, and they played ball. They did really well.”
Patterson’s Roy Jones was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Jones finished 5-for-14 at the plate for the weekend with a double and a triple.
On the mound, Jones pitched 10 innings in the tournament and fanned 16.
Other top Patterson offensive contributors from the tournament were: Austin Davis, 8-for-12 with a home run; Austin Perkins, 9-for-16, a double; Dylan Verrette, 4-for-12, a double and a triple; and Jason Matthews, 5-for-14.
Other top Patterson pitchers in the tournament were Davis, nine innings and 10 strikeouts; Braden Mouton, three innings, nine strikeouts; and Drew Dinger, two innings, five strikeouts.

You do not have to spend your Saturday nights alone as penance for racking up debt or having paltry savings.
You have one life, and you don’t know how long it will be. Seeking joy should be a priority on par with eliminating debt or buying a house.
Research has shown that putting energy into your friendships — and simply appreciating your friends at all — improves your life. And you don’t have to spend a lot to do it.
Those who treasure their family and friends are happier and healthier than those who don’t, a 2017 study from Michigan State University found. Even more striking: Valuing friendships is a bigger indicator of health and happiness at older ages than valuing family relationships.
Set that foundation now, and what you do — and how much you spend — won’t matter. Who you’re with and whether you cherish that time together will. So don’t worry if you can’t shell out for a big group vacation, or even a friend’s fancy birthday dinner. Here’s how to cultivate long friendships when you’re short on cash.
1. VOLUNTEER TOGETHER
Pick something you both care about, like animal welfare, the environment or veterans’ issues, and research local organizations that focus on them. Sign up for an opportunity that takes place every week or month to keep you engaged in the organization, and to give you and your friends a hangout to look forward to. Bonus: It just feels nice to help people.
If you’re politically minded, you can also register voters together or attend local City Council meetings or town hall meetings for your congressional representatives. Find your representatives at GovTrack.us and check the schedule of events on their websites. Feeling engaged in your community is also a contributor to a long, happy life.
2. JOIN THE CLUB
You may not be in college anymore, rehearsing with a cappella group or playing team sports. But you can start a monthly book club, wine club, hiking club, group playdate for your friends’ dogs — you name it. All it takes is a leader willing to send out a reminder email and gather everyone’s availability through a method like Doodle.
My book club has been going strong for almost four years, and the “club” part has turned out to be way more important to me than the “book” part.
3. NAB DISCOUNTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Many cultural institutions want young people in the audience — they’re hoping you’ll buy tickets for years to come. Look into under-30 or under-35 discount ticket programs where you live, particularly at dance or theater performances. Some might require a small yearly membership fee, but if you like to see shows often, the fee will pay for itself.
4. COOK WHEN SOLO
In a way, paying for a meal or drinks out with friends is an investment in your long-term happiness. But that doesn’t justify overspending. Budget for fun the way you would for groceries, and you can spend it without guilt.
If you simply must meet friends for dinner four times a week, look at your spending holistically — a budgeting app can help — and make cuts elsewhere. Bring lunch to work every day. Or, when you’re home alone, commit to making your own meals and avoiding takeout.
5. GET CRAFTY
If you know how to knit or crochet, no one is stopping you from doing it with a friend while watching a film adaption of a Jane Austen novel (I have done this).
You can get a group together and sketch while listening to music, or spend a night repurposing old clothes you don’t wear so they’re summer-ready: a T-shirt into a tank top, or old jeans into cut-off shorts. There are tons of craft ideas on Pinterest. You can even schedule a clothing swap, which will let you freshen up your wardrobe for free.
Saving money usually requires forethought and ingenuity. The same goes for suggesting an activity beyond the easy, and pricey, “let’s get drinks.”
—“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to askbrianna@nerdwallet.com.