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Sheriff: Man booked on multiple gun, drug charges
Three people were arrested Monday in Siracusaville, including one man on multiple gun and drug charges, after sheriff’s detectives arrived at a home, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum said in a news release.
—Andrew Granger, 38, of Joseph Street in Siracusaville, was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Monday on charges of illegal possession of stolen firearms, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies, obstruction of justice, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute over 28 grams, resisting an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug free zones.
—Paul Granger, 41, of Natalie Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and violation of a uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug free zones.
—Christine Williams, 60, of Joseph Street in Siracusaville, was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug free zones.
Narcotics detectives went to Joseph Street to conduct an investigation into possible illegal drug activity at a home. Detectives observed a man walking to the home. When the man saw detectives, he dropped a handgun to the ground, Anslum said.
Detectives retrieved the weapon and found that it was reported stolen through the Houma Police Department, Anslum said. Detectives then made contact with the man and identified him as Andrew Granger.
Continuing the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the home and found 63 grams of cocaine, a second handgun, and several items of drug paraphernalia belonging to Andrew Granger, Anslum said.
They also located several marijuana cigarettes belonging to Williams who was at the home at the time of the search, Anslum said. While in the area, detectives also observed a man discard a container beneath a car. Detectives identified the man as Paul Granger and found marijuana inside the container, Anslum said.
The illegal drugs were found within 2,000 feet of a church and recreation center. Andrew Granger was jailed with no bail set. Paul Granger and Williams were released on summonses to appear in court April 2.
Anslum reported that deputies responded to 34 complaints and reported the following arrests:
—Alexandra Savell, 21, of Grandwood Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 4:17 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle without a driver’s license on person. Savell turned herself in at parish jail and was released on $500 bail.
The illegal drugs were found within 2,000 feet of a church and recreation center. Andrew Granger was jailed with no bail set. Paul Granger and Williams were released on summonses to appear in court April 2.
—Charlotte Celestine, 31, of Lincoln Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 2:33 p.m. Monday on two warrants charging her with domestic abuse battery and disturbing the peace fighting.
A deputy investigated a complaint at a home in the Patterson area. While speaking with Celestine, the deputy located the active warrants for her arrest. The warrants were obtained after deputies collected evidence that Celestine struck another woman during a confrontation in November 2016 and that she engaged in a fight with a woman in July of 2016, Anslum said. Celestine was jailed with bail set at $3,500.
Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported that officers responded to 33 calls and reported the following arrests:
—John Menser, 38, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:29 p.m. Monday on charges of domestic abuse battery and false imprisonment.
Patrol officers responded to the area of La. 70 in regard to a battery that had been committed. Menser allegedly committed a battery on the victim during a verbal altercation at a home in the area of La. 182, Blair said. Menser also allegedly prevented the victim from leaving the home. Menser was jailed.
—Bradford G. Jones, 39, of Glenwood Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:25 a.m. Monday on warrants charging him with failure to appear to pay a probation fee and failure to appear to pay a fine. Jones was located and arrested at parish jail on city court warrants. Jones was jailed.
—Victoria S. Hebert, 22, of Terrebonne Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Monday on a charge of unauthorized use of an access card.
Police began an investigation Jan. 19 in regard to an unauthorized use of an access card. Hebert was developed as a suspect and had allegedly taken the card from the victim and used it at a business in the Morgan City area, Blair said.
Hebert admitted to the theft during interviews, Blair said. Hebert was jailed.
—Ryan Dixon, 29, of Everett Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:15 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone.
Narcotics division investigators conducted a search warrant at a motel in the area of La. 182. Dixon was developed as a suspected during the investigation.
Dixon was in possession of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. The incident took place within a drug-free zone. Dixon was jailed.
Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported the following arrest:
—Brandon A. Randolph, 20, of Andras Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Monday on a Bossier Parish probation and parole warrant for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. No bail was set.
Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.
Radio logs for Jan. 30
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.
Monday, Jan. 29
9:54 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Phone harassment.
10:15 a.m. First Street; Complaint.
10:36 a.m. 8300 block of La. 182; Traffic complaint.
10:44 a.m. Centerville; Warrant arrest.
11:09 a.m. 600 block of Belanger Street; Phone harassment.
11:14 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Crash.
11:17 a.m. La. 182 bridge ; Juvenile complaint.
1:04 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Disturbance.
2:42 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
3:30 p.m. 900 block of Cherry Street; Battery.
3:32 p.m. 8200 block of La. 182; Theft.
5:32 p.m. 500 block of Belanger Street; Disturbance.
6:15 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182 East; Theft.
8:14 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Medical emergency.
9:15 p.m. 7100 block of La. 182 East; Complaint.
9:22 p.m. 1800 block of Filmore Street; Alarm.
10:55 p.m. 600 block of Arenz Street; Domestic disturbance.
11:27 p.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Suspicious person.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
1:11 a.m. Fourth Street; Suspicious person.
2:28 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.
GLORIA TOUPS ADAMS
March 3, 1928 — January 29, 2018
Gloria Toups Adams, 89, a resident of Berwick, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Morgan City Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria was born on March 3, 1928, in St. Mary Parish, the daughter of William Toups and Baptistine Blanchard Toups.
Gloria worked in the old crab factory in Berwick for many years. She liked to sew and crochet and she would pass time by cooking and baking for others. She loved to go fishing and also loved to listen to music. Most of all, Gloria loved to joke around and cut up with everyone. She was known to most as Aunt Go! She always had an open ear to listen to anyone that needed advice or just needed to talk. Her family meant everything to her and she loved them all.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her two brothers, Clarence Toups and wife Patricia of Bayou Vista, and Lawrence Toups and wife Barbara of Berwick; two sisters, Helen Blanco of Morgan City and Patsy Carter of Arkansas; nephew, Larry Toups and wife Mable of Stephensville; godchild, Bernie “BJ” Adams and wife Barbara of Stephensville; “Gloria’s Three Boys,” Lawrence Toups Jr. and wife Robbie of Berwick, Perry Toups and wife Erin of Bayou Vista, and Chad A. Toups of Berwick; four sisters-in-law, Marie Toups of Amelia, Helen Toups of Stephensville, Blondie Toups of Berwick and Marie B. Toups of Shreveport; aunt, Annie Rebardi of Berwick; and special friend, Barbara Bleker of Berwick. Gloria is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Baptistine Blanchard Toups; husband, Adlas Adams; four brothers, Frank Toups, Louis Toups, Sidney Toups and Hallie Toups; two sisters, Beatrice Thompson and Loulia Driskill; and godchild, Anthony Adams.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Twin City Funeral Home with a visitation being held from 9 a.m. until time of the services. Following the services, Gloria will be laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery Mausoleum.
SHIRLEY MAE SONS ROCK
July 14, 1940-December 28, 2017
Shirley Mae Sons Rock, 77, a resident of Braxton, Mississippi, passed away of heart failure at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at home with her family.
Shirley was born in Berwick, Louisiana, to Julian and Lydia (Granier) Sons.
She will sadly be missed and will lovingly be remembered by the love of her life, her husband, Aaron Andrew Rock, a native of Morgan City, Louisiana; her two sons, Aaron Quin (Dayna) Rock and Bryon Glenn Rock of Braxton, Mississippi; two daughters, Heidi Marie (Chester) Stevenson of New Iberia, Louisiana, and Mary Grace Jeanice Cook of Braxton, Mississippi; also nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She also leaves behind four brothers, Justin “Sonny” (Deloris) Sons, Myrvel (Patsy) Sons, Barry Sons and Jimmy (Betty) Sons; and four sisters, Zielda F., Irma Lee, Paulette and Diana.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Lydia; two sons, Darren Wyndele Rock and Shawn Patrick Rock; one granddaughter, Jennifer Lee Rock; and three brothers, Horice Sons, Ballard Sons and Lloyd Sons.
Wheel House for Jan. 30
RUMMAGE SALE
At Patterson United Methodist Church, 1204 Main St., 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3. Sale includes clothes, shoes, linens, household goods, kitchen items, books, toys, and Mardi Gras and Easter decorations.
FISH PO’BOYS
New Salem Baptist Church, 1412 Cherry St., Patterson, selling fried fish po’boy dinners 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Menu: fried catfish po’boy, potato salad, roll, dessert and drink. Donation $7.
BLACK HISTORY
Program at New Salem Baptist Church, 1412 Cherry St., Patterson, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. Speaker Patterson Mayor Rodney Grogan. Public invited.
Police Reports 1-30-18
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
Cedric Daniels, 20, of Quail Hunt Drive, Missouri City, Texas, was arrested Saturday on charges of unlawful playing of gaming devices by persons under the age of 21 and resisting an officer by giving false information. Daniels was released on a summons.
Officers responded to a tribal business in reference to an age verification call. During the investigation, it was learned that Daniels was under 21. He was arrested.
Melony Domingue, 46, of South A Street, Duson, was arrested Sunday on the charge of simple battery, and was released on a summons.
Jason Domingue, 44, of South A Street, Duson, was arrested Sunday on the charge of simple battery, and was released on a summons.
On Sunday, officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a fight. During the investigation, it was learned that a battery had occurred.
Melanie Ellers, 27, of Soda Point Drive, Shreveport, was arrested Sunday on charges of simple battery and disturbing the peace by fighting. She was released on a summons.
Cassie Smith, 30, of Plauche Drive, Carencro, was arrested Sunday on the charge of disturbing the peace by fighting, and was released on a summons.
On Sunday, officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a possible fight that had occurred. During the investigation, Ellers and Smith were arrested.
Kristin Mayon, 23, of Deare Street, New Iberia, was arrested Sunday on the charge of sexual acts prohibited in public places, and was released on a summons.
Zane Viator, 31, of Oswald Street, Lafayette, was arrested Sunday on charges of sexual acts prohibited in public places and communication of false information of a planned bombing in a firearm free zone. He was transported to the parish jail.
On Sunday, officers responded to a tribal business in reference to inappropriate behavior in a bathroom. During the investigation, Mayon and Viator were arrested.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Gavin Cage, 25, of Wise Street, Patterson, was arrested Friday at 5:07 p.m. on a warrant for Morgan City City Court for failure to appear on the charge of driver must be licensed. Cage was booked, processed, and transported to Morgan City Police Department.
Shaquille Conner, 26, of Willowood Drive, Franklin, was arrested Friday at 10:05 p.m. on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court for failure to appear on charges of possession of marijuana and operating a vehicle without properly lit lamps for conditions. Conner was booked, processed, and released on a $3,500 bond.
Harry Francis III, 54, of Hanson Street, Franklin, while incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center was arrested Saturday at 6:45 a.m. on a warrant for registration of sex offenders. Francis was booked, processed, and remains incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Jakhi Connor, 20, of Cedar Street, Franklin, was arrested Saturday at 11:37 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I narcotic marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and unauthorized access to railroad property. Connor was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
Joseph Thibodaux, 19, of West Ibert Street, Franklin, was arrested Sunday at 3:14 p.m. on the charge of aggravated assault. Thibodaux was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
Whitney Hull, 32, of Grey Eagle Road, Jeanerette, was arrested Sunday at 5:43 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I narcotic heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hull was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
Terrell Williams IV, 25, of Pickett Lane, Franklin, was arrested Sunday at 11:52 p.m. on a warrant for Jeanerette City Court for failure to appear on the charge of intent interference or obstruction of a law enforcement officer and on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family.
Williams was additionally charged with resisting an officer by giving false information, introduction of contraband into a penal institution, possession of Schedule II narcotic cocaine and possession of schedule I narcotic ecstasy. Williams was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
Kendrick Edmond, 25, of Hamilton Street, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 12:07 a.m. on charges of resisting an officer, public intimidation, battery on an officer and domestic abuse battery—2nd offense. Edmond was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Alexandra Savell, 21, of 271 Grandwood Drive #49, Patterson, was arrested Sunday at 4:17 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle without a driver’s license on person. Savell turned herself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Savell was released on a $500 bond.
Charlotte Celestine, 31, of 111 ½ Lincoln Drive, Patterson, was arrested Monday at 2:33 p.m. on two warrants for charges of domestic abuse battery and disturbing the peace fighting.
A deputy investigated a complaint at a residence in the Patterson area. While speaking with Celestine, the deputy located the active warrants for her arrest. The warrants were obtained after deputies collected evidence that Celestine struck a female victim during a confrontation in November of 2016, and that she engaged in a fight with a female subject in July of 2016. Celestine was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $3,500.
Andrew Granger, 38, of 1214 Joseph St., Siracusaville, was arrested Monday at 8:14 p.m. on charges of illegal possession of stolen firearms, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies, obstruction of justice, possession of Schedule II cocaine with intent to distribute over 28 grams, resisting an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a uniform controlled dangerous substance law drug free zones.
Paul Granger, 41, of 128 Natalie Lane, Patterson, was arrested Monday at 8:14 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I marijuana and violation of a uniform controlled dangerous substance law drug free zones.
Christine Williams, 60, of 1214 Joseph St., Siracusaville, was arrested Monday at 8:14 p.m. for possession of Schedule I marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a uniform controlled dangerous substance law drug free zones.
Narcotics detectives went to Joseph Street to conduct an investigation into possible illegal drug activity at a residence. Detectives observed a male subject walking to the residence. When the subject saw detectives, he dropped a handgun to the ground. Detectives retrieved the weapon and found that it was reported stolen through the Houma Police Department. Detectives then made contact with the subject and identified him as A. Granger. Continuing the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and found 63 grams of cocaine, a second handgun, and several items of drug paraphernalia belonging to A. Granger. They also located several marijuana cigarettes belonging to Williams who was at the residence at the time of the search. While in the area, detectives also observed a male subject discard a container beneath a car. Detectives identified the subject as P. Granger and found marijuana inside the container. The illegal drugs were found within 2,000 feet of a church and recreation center. A. Granger was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set. P. Granger and Williams were released on summonses.
MARJORIE HEBERT BORNE
January 22, 1921 - January 29, 2018
Funeral services for Marjorie Hebert Borne will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the Holy Rosary being prayed at 11:00 a.m. Following the services, she will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Lloyd Benoit will conduct the services.
Ms. Marjorie was a native of Sorrel and a longtime resident of Franklin who passed away at the age of 97 on Monday, January 29, 2018, at the Morgan City Healthcare Center.
Survivors include her two daughters, Barbara Borne Kimble of Morgan City and Becky Borne Blouin of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Deidre Kimble Osborn and her husband Brant of Hunter, Brittany Kimble of Marrero, Stephanie Charpentier Johnson and her husband Leon of Centerville, Stephen Charpentier Sr. and his wife Tina of New Iberia, and Kamie Charpentier Byrd and her husband Eddie of Baton Rouge; five great grandchildren, James Michelle, Cody Michelle, Lance Ladoucer, Trent Byrd, and Benjamin Berger; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman B. Borne; her parents, Fernand Hebert Sr. and Marie Olivier Hebert; three sisters, Ruby Bodin, Rebecca Reaux, and Oterie Sikes; one brother, Fernand Hebert Jr.; and two sons-in-law, Terald Kimble and Hudgens Blouin.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.
Police: Three more businesses broken into in Patterson
Three businesses in Patterson were broken into Tuesday morning, and police believe the burglaries are connected to two other burglaries that occurred earlier in January, Police Chief Patrick LaSalle said in a news release.
Early Tuesday morning, three businesses were broken into in Patterson. At midnight, an alarm company contact Patterson police in reference to an alarm that was activated at Wag-A Pak on U.S. 90.
At 12:48 a.m., a Patterson police officer saw that GameDay Pizza on U.S. 90 had also been breached, LaSalle said.
Then, at 1:40 a.m., an officer saw that Electric Tan on U.S. 90 had been breached as well, he said.
LaSalle said police believe these burglaries are connected to two other reported burglaries in the past two weeks.
Police had previously responded to a report of a burglary Jan. 19 at GameDay Pizza on U.S. 90.
On Jan. 23, another burglary occurred, this time at Bonnie's Bouquets and Bakery on Church Street, LaSalle said. Some pastries were stolen from the business, he said.
All of these burglaries are still under investigation, and no arrests have been made, LaSalle said.
Anyone with any information on these cases is asked to call the Patterson Police Department at 985-395-6161.
Memory book helps elderly remember past
Family photo albums can help jog an elderly friend or relative’s memories, but consider taking the photo book idea one step further: Create a “memory book” that combines personal photos with brief family stories and historical information.
These can be used to help people struggling with memory loss, and give younger family members a window into older relatives’ lives.
Memory books are also useful in helping older people introduce themselves to caregivers and provide topics for conversation, said Ann Norwich, director of the adult gerontology nurse practitioner program at York College of Pennsylvania.
By illustrating and explaining details from the person’s past, Norwich said, the books cue caregivers and other visitors to ask better questions. That can prolong positive conversation.
WHERE TO START
You can make a memory book by hand with scrapbooking supplies, but creating one online might be more practical: It can be reprinted if it’s misplaced or damaged, and you can make copies for other family members.
Many websites, including Shutterfly.com and Blurb.com, offer templates for photo books. Choose one that offers page layouts with plenty of space for text.
The cost will vary depending on the length of the book, and the quality of the cover and paper.
CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECT
It’s helpful to narrow down your project to one subject — for instance, one decade in your relative’s life, or the various cities where they’ve lived. Consider what was important to your relative, perhaps asking other family members what memories might bring the most joy to your relative now.
One fun option: Focus on the events that happened in your relative’s life when they were in their 20s. Gwynn Morris, associate professor of psychology at Meredith College, said researchers have found that our clearest memories are those of early adulthood. This “reminiscence bump,” Morris said, may mean that an elderly relative can tell you book-worthy stories about their experiences as a teen or 20-something, even if they’re having trouble remembering more recent experiences.
You might also want to focus on moments when your friend or relative achieved something important to them or made a difference in the lives of others.
Whatever aspect of their life you choose to focus on, spend some time asking them questions and, with their permission, record the conversation. If they have photo albums, page through those with them and see if they can identify faces and places.
Then interview other family members about the same topic or era, and ask for any related photos they might have.
BEYOND PHOTOGRAPHS
Next, hunt for other elements to include. Along with photos, you might bring in scans or photos of a marriage license, diploma or ephemera such as a photo of a matchbook from a long-ago favorite restaurant.
Another bit of memory research that can help: Morris said gerontologists separate “episodic memory,” meaning memories from your personal life, from “semantic memory,” which is knowledge of historical facts and news. Research suggests that semantic memories stay with people longer than personal, episodic memories.
Cuing those semantic memories of what was going on in the world during a particular era can help trigger more personal memories from that time. So if you’re creating a memory book for your grandmother about her life in the 1950s, research historical events then. Search online for news stories and photographs (the Smithsonian’s online archive is one of many sources of historical photos in the public domain).
LAYING IT ALL OUT
Once you’ve gathered all your raw material, translate your interviews and research into paragraphs that will reconnect your friend or relative with their past and accomplishments. It can be helpful to use shorter sentences and keep stories brief, especially if your loved one is beginning to have trouble following a narrative.
Then cull through the photos and paperwork you’ve gathered to find the best visuals to tell your stories. Take time laying out the paragraphs and images on the templated pages, making sure you’re not packing too much information into each page. Ideally, the memory book will delight your relative but not overwhelm them.
Finally, choose a particularly good photograph to include on the cover, then proofread your project to make sure it’s perfect before ordering printed copies.