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Calvin Bourgeois, 94, a native of Algiers, formerly of Morgan City, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018.
He is survived by two sons, Karl Bourgeois and Richard Bourgeois; two daughters, Kathy LeDew and Debra Bourgeois; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and his companion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and two sisters.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge.

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. 22

5:08 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Arrest.

7:17 a.m. 700 block of Willow Street; Alarm.

7:27 a.m. 1200 block of Greenwood Street; Alarm.

7:41 a.m. 300 block of Union Street; Juvenile problem.

10:05 a.m. 600 block of Front Street; Medical.

10:12 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.

10:22 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Complaint.

10:39 a.m. 900 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.

12:01 p.m. 200 block of Pecos Street; Telephone harassment.

12:07 p.m. 1600 block of Front Street; Telephone harassment.

12:42 p.m. La. 70; Assistance.

12:59 p.m. 600 block of Belanger Street; Suspicious subject.

12:59 p.m. 300 block of Everett Street; Complaint.

1:42 p.m. 7800 block of La. 182; Arrest.

2:36 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Medical.

2:58 p.m. 300 block of Wise Street; 911 hang up call.

3:56 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Medical.

4:05 p.m. 400 block of Bush Street; Animal complaint.

4:05 p.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.

4:06 p.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Officer stand by.

4:51 p.m. 900 block of Short Street; Theft.

5:37 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.

7:25 p.m. 200 block of Mallard Street; Disturbance.

7:35 p.m. 300 block of Levee Road; Unauthorized use.

9:33 p.m. 600 block of Second Street; Suspicious vehicle.

11:11 p.m. 1400 block of Filmore Street; Complaint.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

1:51 a.m. 1600 block of Maple Street; Theft.

2:41 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Alarm.

Submitted Photo
Morgan City Rotary Club members heard from Joy Sanders with St. Mary Animal Advocates at a recent luncheon. From left are Brian Thorguson, Morgan City Rotary Club president, Sanders and Cherie Laiche, Morgan City Rotary program director.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Daniel Elliott, 18, of 412 Jupiter St., Bayou Vista, was arrested Friday at 12:54 p.m. on the charge of two counts theft.
A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. The deputy met with store security personnel and collected evidence that Elliott concealed items in his clothing two separate times before leaving the store without paying for the merchandise. The deputy transported Elliott to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $1,500.
Ti’ryce Oliney, 21, of 645 Terrebonne St., Morgan City, was arrested Friday at 7:52 p.m. on the charge of theft.
A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. The deputy met with store security personnel and collected evidence that Oliney concealed items in a shopping bag with the intention of stealing the goods. Oliney was released on a summons.
Nicholas Picou, 37, of 2117 Josie Lane, Patterson, was arrested Saturday at 12:35 a.m. on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and improper lane usage.
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Brashear Avenue in Morgan City after observing the driver cross over the centerline and the fog line. The deputy identified the driver as Picou and smelled the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath and his body. The deputy also observed other indicators of impairment. The deputy performed a standardized field sobriety test. Picou conducted the test poorly. The deputy transported Picou to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Picou was released on a $5,250 bond.
Shamus Dardeau, 42, 525 Clarke St., Bayou Vista, was arrested Saturday at 5:19 p.m. on a City Court of Morgan City warrant for theft and contempt of court charges.
A deputy located Dardeau at his residence on the warrant and transported him to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Bradford Jones, 39, of 311 Charlotte Drive, #8, Patterson, was arrested Sunday at 11:59 p.m. on charges of resisting an officer giving false information, possession of Schedule I marijuana, a warrant for the charge of issuing worthless checks and City Court of Morgan City warrants for charges of driving under suspension, improper lane usage and contempt of court.
Deputies responding to a report of a fight at a business in Amelia spoke with several subjects, including Jones. During the course of the investigation, deputies found that Jones gave them a false name and that he had outstanding warrants for his arrest from St. Mary Parish and the City Court of Morgan City. During a search of Jones, a deputy located a marijuana cigarette. Jones was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Hallie Toups, 45, of 112 Doris Road, Amelia, was arrested Sunday at 9:41 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of speeding and direct contempt of court.
While working in Amelia, a deputy spoke with Toups and located the active warrant for his arrest. Toups was released on a summons.
Jeffrey Schexnider, 38, of 421 Southeast Blvd., Bayou Vista, was arrested Sunday at 8:21 p.m. on the charge of theft.
A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. The deputy met with store security personnel and collected evidence that Shexnider took an item from its packaging and left the store without paying for it. The deputy transported Shexnider to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Shexnider was later released on a summons.
Harry Nerve, 63, of 205 Talbot St., Franklin, was arrested Monday at 1:24 a.m. on charges of no tail lights and operating a vehicle while license is suspended.
A deputy patrolling the Franklin area observed a vehicle traveling on La. 182 with a tail light that was not working. The deputy conducted a traffic stop, identified the driver as Nerve, and found that he was driving the vehicle with a suspended license. Nerve was released on a summons.
Charles Brooks, 59, of 415 Hamilton St., Franklin, was arrested Monday at 1:31 a.m. on charges of speeding, operating a vehicle while license is suspended, possession of open alcoholic containers in motor vehicles and possession of Schedule I marijuana.
A deputy monitoring traffic on US 90 in Bayou Vista observed a vehicle speeding 66 miles per hour in a posted 55 miles per hour zone. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Brooks. The deputy found that Brooks was driving with a suspended license. While speaking with brooks, the deputy learned that there was marijuana inside the vehicle. The deputy located a marijuana cigar and also observed an open can of beer inside the vehicle. Following the investigation, Brooks was released on a summons.
Donald Fuselier Jr., 34, of 210½ St. Charles St., Jeanerette, was arrested Monday at 3:04 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of no seat belt, direct contempt of court and failure to honor written promise to appear.
A deputy assisting Franklin Police with a call for service on Haifleigh Street spoke with Fuselier and located the active warrant for his arrest. Fuselier was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $125.
Emma Matthews, 64, of 178 Friendship Alley, Amelia, was arrested Saturday at 12:17 p.m. on a warrant for the charge of aggravated cruelty to animals.
On Jan. 14, a deputy patrolling Amelia observed a dog inside of a doghouse in the front yard of a residence on Friendship Alley. The deputy observed that the animal was unresponsive and found that the dog was dead. During the subsequent investigation, the deputy collected evidence that residents left the animal outdoors during extremely cold weather without proper shelter which resulted in the dog’s death. The deputy obtained warrants for the residents on animal cruelty charges. Matthews turned herself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center after learning of the warrant for her arrest. Matthews was released on a $1,500 bond.
Bernard Babino, 42, of 313 Easy St., St. Joseph, was arrested Friday at 6:21 p.m. on charges of possession of synthetic cannabinoids and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The K-9 detective conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Willow Street. While speaking with the occupants, the detective observed two bags of synthetic cannabinoids by a passenger. The passenger was identified as Babino. The detective also located several cigar wraps inside the vehicle. Babino was released on a summons.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
Michael Johnson, 53, Choctaw Street, Charenton, was arrested Friday on charges of theft and criminal trespass and was released on a summons.
An officer observed Johnson on the property of another resident taking property that appeared not to belong to him. During the investigation, contact was made with the resident, and the officer was advised that Johnson was not supposed to be on the property and was not given permission to take anything. Johnson was arrested.
Chasse Primeaux, 28, of Cemetary Street, St. Martinville, was arrested Sunday on charges of remaining where forbidden and disturbing the peace by intoxication, and was released on a summons.
Officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a subject refusing to leave. During the investigation, it was learned that Primeaux was involved. Primeaux was arrested.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Laura Newbaker, 34, of Lee Charles Street, Franklin, was arrested Friday at 10:05 a.m. on a warrant for the charge of remaining where forbidden. Newbaker was booked, processed, and released on a $500 bond.
Jimmy Weber, 59, of Kemper Road, Franklin, was arrested Friday at 8:43 p.m. on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. Weber was booked, processed, and held on a $3,862 bond.
Tiger Nash, 18, of 21st Street, Monroe, was arrested Saturday at 10:03 a.m. on the charge of domestic abuse battery. Nash was booked, processed, and held on a $2,500 bond.
Cody Trosclair, 26, of Boudreaux Lane, Baldwin, was arrested Saturday at 2:39 p.m. on charges of driving while intoxicated-second offense, careless operation and no insurance.
Officers responded to the area of Yokely Road in reference to a vehicle that was in a ditch. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the driver who was identified as Trosclair. Officers conducted a field sobriety test and Trosclair allegedly did poorly on the field sobriety test. Trosclair was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
LaQuandre Polidore, 17, of Seventh Street, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 12:06 a.m. on the charges of possession of Schedule I narcotics marijuana, criminal trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia. Polidore was booked, processed, and held on a $4,000 bond.
Teldrich Toussaint, 20, of Fox Lane, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 12:50 a.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I narcotics marijuana, criminal trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Toussaint was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.