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Police Reports 1-22-18

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 9:42am

Franklin Police Chief reported the following arrests:
Heather Stone, 37, of Forest Street, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 9:16 a.m. on charges of forgery, felony theft and possession of Schedule IV narcotic carisoprodol. Stone was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
Madison Turner, 25, of Main Street, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 9:16 a.m. on charges of principal to felony theft and principal to forgery. Turner was booked, processed, and released on a $5,000 bond.
On Tuesday, the Franklin Police Department received a complaint in reference to a theft at a business. Upon further investigation, it was learned that payroll checks were allegedly written from the business without permission and signatures authorizing the checks were forged. Turner and Stone were arrested for the theft.
Alania Fulks, 54, of Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 7:18 p.m. on charges of driving while intoxicated and hit and run. Fulks was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
JeMario Williams, 17, of Myra Street, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 8:54 p.m. on the charge of theft by shoplifting under $300. Williams was booked, processed, and held on a $1,500 bond.
Tyjon Alexander, 17, of Baker Road, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 8:54 p.m. on the charge of possession of schedule I narcotic marijuana - 1st offense. Alexander was booked, processed, and held on a $2,000 bond.

DANIEL JAMES HILLEBRANDT SR.

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 9:41am

Daniel James Hillebrandt Sr., 42, a resident of Patterson, La. and native of Morgan City, La., passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 5:20 a.m.
Visitation will be observed on Tuesday January 23, 2018 at the Miracle Revival Church in (Morgan City) Bayou Vista, La., from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 12 Noon. Burial will follow funeral services in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Memories of “Jayme,” as he was known to many, will forever remain in the hearts of his three sons, Daniel James Hillebrandt, Jr., Jamie Bertrand Hillebrandt, and Dominic Ray Hillebrandt; four daughters, Nikeria Gray, Danielle Nicole Renee Hillebrandt, Jamia Janee Hillebrandt and Jada Lynn Hillebrandt all of Berwick, La.; his father, Bobby Cole of Atlanta, GA; his mother, Barbara Jean Hillebrandt of Patterson, La.; an aunt who helped to raise him, Sheila Bertrand of Lafayette, La.; one brother, George Micheal Hillebrandt of Sulphur, La.; five sisters, Nicole Hillebrandt of Lafayette, La., Alicia Bertrand, Kristie Bertrand, Aimee Bertrand all of Patterson, La. and Lena Sherell Bertrand of Lafayetta, La.; his maternal grandmother, Marie Carrutheres of Maurice, La.; two aunts, six uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Daniel’s dear friends, Sean Patrick Stewart Sr., Shawn Francois, T. J. Malveaux, Jay King, and Edward Campbell.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Jeanerette-Houma-Franklin in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

Officials: Shutdown has minor impact locally

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 8:53am

By ZACHARY FITZGERALD

zfitzgerald@daily-review.com

Effects of the federal government shutdown are minimal in the Tri-City area, officials said Monday morning.

The federal government shut down at midnight Friday after last minute negotiations crumbled in the Senate, and Democrats blocked a stopgap extension to fund the government for four weeks until a longer term plan could be passed.

A vote was set to take place Monday to determine whether to end the federal government shutdown.

Even if the federal government shutdown continued past Monday, officials say it should have minimal effects on the Morgan City area.

U.S. Coast Guard operations in Morgan City will continue to perform “essential services” during the shutdown, said Petty Officer 3rd Class Lexie Preston, a spokeswoman for the Coast Guard’s Eighth District in New Orleans.

Those essential services include search and rescue, port security and homeland security, law enforcement, and environmental response, Preston said.

“The main missions are still going to be covered. It’s the non-essential stuff that we’re looking at the cutbacks on,” Preston said.

Port of Morgan City Executive Director Raymond “Mac” Wade said the shutdown shouldn’t affect the dredging currently going on in the Atchafalaya River because, in December 2017, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers put additional dredging funds for 2018 in the port’s account.

If the Corps hadn’t taken that measure, the shutdown would have halted dredging work in the Atchafalaya River, Wade said.

The only effects on the Port of Morgan City that the shutdown may have are negotiations between the Corps and Brice Civil Constructors, the contractor that is preparing to get an agitation dredge in the Atchafalaya River Bar Channel to dredge the fluid mud that accumulates in the Bar Channel, Wade said.

Clarence Robinson, executive director for the Morgan City and Berwick housing authorities, said the shutdown won’t affect the housing authorities’ operations because the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the authorities to have four to six months of operating funds in reserve.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

JILL MARIE HEBERT

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 7:43am

January 7, 1955 - January 19, 2018
Jill Marie Hebert, a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, January 19, 2018, at the age of 63 following a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Jill was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, who had a smile that could light up the darkest of days. A devout Catholic and a woman of deep faith in the Lord, Jill was an active member of the Church of the Assumption in Franklin, the Catholic Daughters – Court Assumption, and the Good Samaritans Bereavement Group, as well as a supporter of St. John Elementary and Hanson Memorial High School. She had a love of the outdoors, enjoying working in her yard, going for walks, and simply taking in the wonders of nature. Her greatest passion in life though was her family whom she deeply loved, especially her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed but her memory will continue to live on in all who knew and loved her.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her husband of 13 ½ years, Mark A. Hebert; her two sons, Eric Scott Mire and his wife Neka and Denny Paul Mire and his wife Brandi; four daughters, Seaneen Hebert, Jenee Leger and her husband Chris, Paige Hebert, and Mackenzie Hebert; five siblings, Sandra Lee Hebert, Michel “Skip” Hebert Jr. and his wife Patty, Robert Lewis “Bob” Hebert, Alan Timothy “Tim” Hebert and his wife Cindy, and William “Billy” Hebert; 13 grandchildren, Julian Sage Mire, Razel Elizabeth Mire, Draven Wayne Mire, Gabrielle Marie Mire, Caden Paul Mire, Davin John Mire, Aubrey Lynn Mire, Julian Paul Melancon, Cullen Perry Melancon, Annelise Amelia Hebert, Isabelle Grace Leger, Londyn Jolie Leger, and Karmyn Isabelle Pierre.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Champagne Turner; her father and step-mother, Michel “Mitch” Hebert and Shirley Hebert; and one sister, Linda Kay Hebert Case.
Funeral services celebrating Jill’s life will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Church of the Assumption during a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, with Father Lloyd Benoit as Celebrant. Following the Mass she will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her sons, Eric and Denny, and her brothers, Skip, Bob, Tim, and Billy. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church beginning at 9 a.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 11:30.
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.

Krewe of Head Start parade rolls Feb. 3

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 7:37am

The 2018 St. Mary/Vermilion CAA Head Start Krewe of Head Start Parade is set to roll down the streets of Franklin Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m.
The parade began in 1993 as the Head Start Program’s major recruitment tool for pre-school children ages 3-5. It is also a marketing venue for all the services currently offered by the agency.
This year’s theme is “Soaring into the Future.”
“We want to get the word out about our ever-evolving agency and great things happening in the Community Action and Head Start world,” CEO Almetra J. Franklin said. “What better time to do that than during Carnival time when joy and fun and festivities are ever present.” This year’s Grand Marshall is Baldwin Mayor Donna Lanceslin. There will also be a “Best Truck Contest” for the best looking pick-up truck on the road. ATVs (4-wheelers, UTVs and mini tractors) are welcome to enter.”
Entry fees are being waived for all DJs wanting to participate in the parade. Line up begins at 10 a.m. at the Franklin Senior High School parking lot. The parade route is approximately two miles and leaves from the high school turns onto Main Street and proceeds through downtown Franklin.
The deadline for all parade entries is Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. An entry form may be obtained at the St. Mary CAA Central Office, located at 1407 Barrow St. in Franklin. This form must be completed and returned along with a copy of a driver’s license and proof of insurance. For more information, please contact David Teno or Jeffery Beverly at 337-828-5703.
Fees for participants are as follows:
Floats & Flatbeds $35
Trucks & Cars $25
Dance/Drill Teams $10
Motorcycles/4-Wheelers $10
Walkers $5
In addition to the parade, the St. Mary Parish Early Childhood Network, of which St. Mary CAA is lead Agency, is hosting a coordinated enrollment event prior to the start of the parade. This will be held in the parking lot of Franklin Senior High School beginning at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Parents of pre-school aged children are invited to come and early enroll their child for any of the following schools in St. Mary Parish:
A Child’s Place Learning Center
Barney & Baby Bop #2
Chitimacha Tribal School
Glencoe Charter School
Joslyn’s Fun Learning Center
Pam’s Personal Touch
St. Mary CAA Head Start
Verdunville Outreach Daycare
St. Mary Parish School Board
Yaamahana Child Development Center
(All schools serving pre-k)
For more information, call Mary Grim Howard at 337-828-5703.

Sheriff Anslum: Moving forward toward the future

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 7:37am

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum spoke to Franklin Rotarians Tuesday of his hope for the future of the parish’s sheriff’s office and his goal of continued work with parish communities.
“We are excited about moving forward toward the future,” Anslum said. “We want to continue to help the department evolve, whether that’s through education or the type of resources we are able to pull in, such as equipment utilized to make our jobs a little easier and to provide better service for the community here in St. Mary Parish.”
According to Anslum, in April the sheriff’s office is up for its national reaccreditation, which he is confident they will achieve, as well as is looking toward holding next November’s special election for sheriff.
Anslum also said, “One thing that is important to me as your sheriff, is becoming and staying active in the community. We participate in a lot of organizations throughout the community, and we will continue to do that. We will go out of our way to do anything we can.”
He went on to praise his staff, calling them, “second to none,” and that he is “very proud of them.” In example of their excellence, Anslum offered the fact that many employees of the sheriff’s office volunteer in the community, in their off-time, to support community organizations and raise money toward “community success.”
In terms of the parish’s economic stresses of late, Anslum said, “Obviously, this year we are hoping that the economy takes a turn with an uptick. We feel the challenges with collections on sales taxes and revenues that we have to deal with. So far, collections are coming in a little slow.”
He said that for their part, the sheriff’s office monitors its own budget and expenditures very carefully and does their best to “do more with less.”
He also stated the department is consistently trying to streamline its efficiency and transparency to provide the kind of service the parish expects.
Anslum fielded some questions from Rotarians as well, discussing the workings of the parish jail and the keeping of its inmates.
One question asked by Rotarian Tony Scelfo, was, “If the economy continues its downturn like it is doing now, would you do what Joe Arpaio did in Arizona, and put the prisoners in tents?”
Anslum answered, “No, our correctional facility can be burdensome, as far as the expenses of the facility and operating of our parish prison are concerned, and that is no secret. It can be a burden on the parish government and it can be a burden on us. But, there are ways we can try to offset costs.”
To that point, Anslum lamented the sheriff’s office having had to suspend the parish’s inmate work-release program that had been championed by his predecessor, former sheriff Mark Hebert, saying that though the program had not been one by which the sheriff’s office made money, it was certainly one which had offset costs. Anslum cited the downward trend in incarceration in the parish and the state, as the reason for the suspension of the program. But, he also assured Scelfo that prisons statewide were having the same difficulties, as their cost-offsetting work-release programs were being suspended as well, and for similar, if not the same reasons.
In a prison capable of housing over 300 inmates, Anslum said the number these days hovers at around 185 prisoners at any given time.
“But, there are some things that I’m looking at that might relieve some stress off the parish government,” Anslum said of defraying the costs of the jail. “And, there are things we can do to relieve the pressure off of me, as the sheriff, and as far as absorbing the costs in ways that I think could generate some funds to offset some costs.”
Questioning pivoted from prison funding to differences between Hebert’s department and the one Anslum now heads up.
Two things Anslum said he was proud of having accomplished within the department, so far, are the recent implementation of a crime scene unit, and having marked the cruisers of department supervisors, so as to provide readier public access to answered questions and authority within department hierarchy.

Radio logs for Jan. 19

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 7:20am

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.

Thursday, Jan. 18

6:36 a.m. 600 block of Willow Street; Medical.

8:25 a.m. La. 182 and U.S. 90; Crash.

9:25 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Animal complaint.

9:56 a.m. 200 block of Mallard Street; Medical.

10:26 a.m. 2600 block of Hemlock Street; Complaint.

10:46 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.

11:04 a.m. 900 block of Hickory Street; Alarm.

1:20 p.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Arrest.

2:15 p.m. 600 block of Fourth Street; Medical.

3:15 p.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Crash.

3:52 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.

4:20 p.m. Federal Avenue and La. 182; Crash.

6:39 p.m. 900 block of Everett Street; Loud music.

8:09 p.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.

11:47 p.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Alarm.

11:50 p.m. 300 block of Union Street; Theft.

Friday, Jan. 19

12:29 a.m. 600 block of Seventh Street; Domestic disturbance.

2 a.m. 500 block of Federal Avenue; Alarm.

3:36 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.

Man sentenced for shirking sex offender registration requirements

Fri, 01/19/2018 - 4:42pm

A 54-year-old Morgan City man was sentenced last week to 18 months in prison for moving to Texas without updating his sex offender registration, U.S. Attorney Alexander Van Hook said in a news release.

Forrest Tucker, 54, of Morgan City, was sentenced Jan. 12 by U.S. District Judge Dee D. Drell on one count of failure to register as a sex offender. He was also sentenced to 10 years of supervised release.

According to the Sept. 22, 2017 guilty plea, Tucker was convicted of a felony on April 17, 2008, that required him to register as a sex offender. After he served seven years in prison, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s officers checked his address after his release in 2014, and Tucker was found absent from his Morgan City rhome. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and U.S. Marshals arrested Tucker on May 4, 2017 in a hotel in San Antonio, Texas.

The U.S. Marshals Service and the St. Mary Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph T. Mickel prosecuted the case.

Krewe of Nike ball will be Saturday

Fri, 01/19/2018 - 11:32am

By DIANE MILLER FEARS

dfears@daily-review.com

The children’s Krewe of Nike will hold its Mardi Gras ball Saturday as the Tri-City area continues Carnival festivities. Five more balls follow leading up to Fat Tuesday, Feb. 13.
The Krewe of Amani will celebrate 20 years of revelry.
Six area Mardi Gras parades will be held in succession starting Feb. 9 and ending on Mardi Gras Day.
Ball patrons are reminded that tableaus begin promptly and everyone should be seated prior to the krewe’s stated start time.
Krewe of Nike
The Krewe of Nike will present its tableau at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. All viewing is invitation only.
Bidding adieu will be King and Queen Nike XLVI Dylan Cornes and Gweneth Dohmann. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joey Dohmann. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cornes.
Members of the krewe will parade behind the Krewe of Galatea parade that begins at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 in Morgan City.
Krewe of Galatea
The women’s mystic Krewe of Galatea will hold its 49th ball at 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at the auditorium. Viewing is by invitation only.
Queen and King of Galatea XLVIII Mrs. A.J. Dohmann and Brett Bagwell will be making a farewell appearance.
Galatea will present its annual parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 in Morgan City. The procession will organize on Second Street under the U.S. 90 Grizzaffi Bridge and proceed to Onstead Street, Sixth Street, Marguerite Street, Ninth Street, Clothilde Street, Victor II Boulevard and ending at the auditorium on Myrtle Street.
Krewe of Dionysus
The Krewe of Dionysus will host its 39th coronation at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Berwick Civic Complex. The public may view the coronation free from the balcony.
A farewell appearance will be made by King and Queen Dionysus XXXVIII Mark Spradling and Kathie Spradling.
Dionysus will hold its alternating parade in Berwick this year at 2 p.m. Feb. 10.
The procession will line up on Gilmore Drive and turn on John Street, Robichaux Street, Mount Street, Gilmore Drive, right on La. 182, Tournament Boulevard, Fairview Drive then to Pattie Drive, where it will disband at Berwick Junior High School.
Dionysus will have a After Parade Dance at the Berwick Civic Complex. Tickets are $20 a couple and are available from krewe board members.
Krewe of Hannibal
The Krewe of Hannibal will hold its 38th tableau at 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at the auditorium. This is an invitation-only event for all viewing.
Bidding adieu will be royalty XXXVII King Hannibal Marcell Walker and Queen Cleopatra Chasity Bell.
Krewe members will participate in the Dionysus, Krewe of Amani and Siracusa/Greenwood Community parades.
Krewe of Amani
The Krewe of Amani celebrates 20 years with its coronation at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Patterson Area Civic Center. Balcony viewing is available for $3.
Making a farewell appearance will be King and Queen Amani XX Dale Piggott and Neva Francis-Jennings.
Amani will hold its Lundi Gras parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in Patterson. The procession will line up at Patterson High School and proceed down La. 182 (Main Street) and end at the Place Norman Shopping Center.
Krewe of Hephaestus
The oldest-chartered area krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, will hold its 58th carnival court at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the auditorium. Balcony viewing is free.
Taking to the stage for a final appearance will be King and Queen Hephaestus LVII David Patterson and Grace Pecoraro.
Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. Fat Tuesday in Morgan City. The procession will organize on Sixth and Sycamore streets and proceed down Sixth Street to Marguerite Street, Ninth Street, Clothilde Street, and Victor II Boulevard, ending at the auditorium on Myrtle Street.
Hephaestus will hold an After Parade Dance at the auditorium. Tickets are $30 and are available from krewe members. Music will be by “The Groove.”
Siracusa/Greenwood
The Siracusa/Greenwood Community Mardi Gras Parade will also be held at 2 p.m. Fat Tuesday in Siracusa Subdivision near Morgan City.
Participants will line up on Siracusa Road at 1 p.m. and proceed to James Street and Grace Street before ending at the Siracusaville Recreation Center.
Anyone wishing to participate or for information may call Leroy Trim or Mary Jones at 985-385-4224.
Parade Summaries
—Krewe of Adonis: Friday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Dionysus: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Berwick.
—Krewe of Galatea: Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Amani: Monday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m., Patterson.
—Krewe of Hephaestus: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
—Siracusa/Greenwood Parade: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m., Siracusa Subdivision.

SHANE ANDREW GUIDROZ

Fri, 01/19/2018 - 11:30am

Shane Andrew Guidroz, 25, was born Dec. 21, 1992, in Morgan City, Louisiana and passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
Shane is survived by his father, Kelly Guidroz of Berwick; sisters, Jennifer Guidroz LaGrange (Kevin) of Broussard and Trisha Guidroz of Jacksonville, Florida; three nieces, Haleigh Guidroz, Kylie LaGrange and Elise LaGrange; fiancé, Amanda Plemons of Jacksonville, Florida; paternal grandmother, Sally Guidroz of Berwick; maternal grandmother, Bonnie Maynard of Jacksonville, Florida; aunts, Stephanie and Deanna Maynard of Jacksonville, Florida, and Wendy Guidroz Credeur (Riley) and Amanda Guidroz Kapp (Mike), both of Berwick; uncle, Rollan Guidroz (Kit) of Berwick; numerous cousins and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dana Maynard Guidroz; his maternal grandfather, Sonny Maynard; his paternal grandfather, Murval Guidroz Jr.; and a brother, rJustin Guidroz.
The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the chapel of Cedar Bay Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Florida. A memorial service will be held at a later date for family