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St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Tanya Givins, 40, of 5058 N. Bayou Black Road, Gibson, was arrested Monday at 8:45 a.m. on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A deputy assigned to patrol Amelia observed a vehicle speeding 38 miles per hour in a posted 25 miles per hour zone on Lake Palourde Road. The deputy conducted a traffic stop, spoke with the driver, Givins, and found that her license was suspended. Givins was released on a summons.
Nina Butler, 35, of 804 Tall Timber St., Patterson, was arrested Monday at 2:45 p.m. on charges of no driver’s license, no motor vehicle insurance and switched license plate.
A deputy responded to a traffic incident in the Patterson area near Cotton Road. The deputy located a vehicle in the median and spoke with the driver who was identified as Butler. During the investigation, the deputy found that Butler had no driver’s license, no insurance, and that the license plate displayed on the vehicle was not registered to the car she was driving. Butler was released on a summons.
Mckinley Jackson Jr., 34, of 519 Big Four Corners Road, Jeanerette, was arrested Monday at 6:27 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of direct contempt, speeding, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license and failure to honor written promise to appear.
A deputy responding to a call for service on Big Four Corners Road spoke with Jackson and located the active warrant for his arrest. Jackson was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Jackson was released on a $349 bond.
Antonio Collins Jr., 33, of 101 Pluto St., Bayou Vista, was arrested Monday at 11:13 p.m. on the charge of criminal trespass.
A deputy responded to a call for service for a suspicious vehicle parked at a residence on La. 182 in Bayou Vista. The deputy spoke with the driver of the vehicle and identified him as Collins. During the investigation, the deputy found that Collins was trespassing on private property. The deputy transported Collins to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Collins was released on a $1,000 bond.
Sheryl Skinner, 54, of 101 Pluto St., Bayou Vista, was arrested Monday at 10:37 p.m. for following too closely, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possession of open alcoholic containers in motor vehicles.
A deputy assigned to patrol Bayou Vista observed a vehicle following too closely to another vehicle on La. 182. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver who was identified as Skinner. The deputy smelled the odor of an alcoholic beverage on Skinner’s breath and person. The deputy also observed other signs of impairment and located an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle. The deputy conducted a standardized field sobriety test. Skinner performed poorly. The deputy transported her to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Skinner was released on a $3,250 bond.
Charles Burrell, 19, of 413 Seventh St., Franklin, was arrested Monday at 6:49 p.m. for view outward or inward through windshield or windows, obscuring prohibited window tint violation and possession of Schedule I marijuana.
Narcotics detectives patrolling the Franklin area observed a vehicle with window tint obstructing the driver’s view through the windows. Detectives conducted a traffic stop on Sixth Street and spoke with the driver, Burrell, about the traffic violation. While doing so, detectives received consent to search the vehicle and located marijuana. Burrell was released on a summons.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
Brent Darden, 32, of Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, was arrested Friday on a Chitimacha Police Department warrant and charged with tribal charges for ATV on roadway, reckless driving, criminal mischief and mirrors required. Darden was released on a summons.
On Oct. 3, officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a dirt bike that was trespassing. During the investigation, it was learned that Darden was involved, and warrants were obtained.
Hailey Saucier, 18, of Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested Monday for unlawful playing of gaming devices by persons under 21. Saucier was released on a summons.
Officers responded to a tribal business in reference to an underage person playing the gaming devices. During the investigation, it was learned that Saucier did play the gaming devices and so, was arrested.

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.
Friday, Oct. 13
5:44 a.m. Federal Avenue; Assistance.
6:22 a.m. 900 block of Fig Street; Alarm.
11:30 a.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Animal complaint.
11:43 a.m. Everett Street; Complaint.
12:26 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
12:34 p.m. Everett Street; Suspicious subject.
1:30 p.m. Front Street; Suspicious subject.
2:31 p.m. 600 block of Louisa Street; Utilities.
3:53 p.m. 500 block of Fifth Street; Medical.
4:50 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Theft.
4:51 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Theft.
5:15 p.m. Martin Lu-ther King Boulevard; Stalled vehicle.
7:17 p.m. 400 block of Fourth Street; Complaint.
7:29 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182 East; Complaint.
7:35 p.m. Youngs Road; Complaint.
8:17 p.m. 900 block of Short Street; Medical emergency.
8:22 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Disturbance.
8:26 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182 East; Alarm.
8:49 p.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; Domestic disturbance.
8:51 p.m. 300 block of Seventh Street; Purse snatching.
8:52 p.m. 900 block of Short Street; Medical emergency.
8:55 p.m. 6200 block of La. 182 East; Complaint.
9:11 p.m. Marguerite Street; Medical emergency.
10:38 p.m. Everett Street and Federal Avenue; Vehicle accident.
10:58 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Disturbance.
Saturday, Oct. 14
3:17 a.m. 1100 block of Fourth Street; Animal complaint.
6:40 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
10:07 a.m. Front Street; Assistance.
10:51 a.m. 200 block of Mallard Street; Complaint.
12:45 p.m. Duke Street; Animal complaint.
12:47 p.m. 900 block of Duke Street; Complaint.
1:33 p.m. 1000 block of Idaho Street; Phone harassment.
3:52 p.m. 600 block of Kentucky Street; Disturbance.
4:25 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
4:26 p.m. 1500 block of Ellzey Street; Traffic complaint.
5:43 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
7:39 p.m. Short Street; Complaint.
7:41 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182 East; Juvenile problems.
8:09 p.m. 2300 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
9:09 p.m. Chennault Street; Vehicle accident.
9:13 p.m. 500 block of Terrebonne Street; Complaint.
9:28 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
9:57 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182 East; Vehicle burglary.
11:03 p.m. 600 block of Louisa Street; Complaint.
Sunday, Oct. 15
12:06 a.m. 300 block of Second Street; 911 hang up call.
4:38 a.m. 1400 block of Chestnut Drive; Suspicious person.
7:47 a.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Assistance.
10:20 a.m. 800 block of Hilda Street; Alarm.
12:13 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Alarm.
1:01 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Alarm.
3:10 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Civil matter.
3:29 p.m. Franklin Street and Federal Avenue; Animal complaint.
3:30 p.m. 300 block of Louisa Street; Theft.
3:51 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Crash.
4 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
4:06 p.m. 2600 block of Sixth Street; Civil matter.
4:41 p.m. Chennault Street; Complaint.
4:57 p.m. 1500 block of Ellzey Street; Traffic complaint.
6:40 p.m. 400 block of Railroad Avenue; Alarm.
8:10 p.m. 800 block of Florence Street; Alarm.
9:35 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
9:50 p.m. Brashear Avenue near Fourth Street; Complaint.
10:14 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person.
10:43 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Reckless driver.
Monday, Oct. 16
12:14 a.m. 400 block of Laurel Street; Animal complaint.
12:52 a.m. 1300 block of Oil Tank Alley; Suspicious person.
12:57 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182 East; Complaint.
12:59 a.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; 911 hang up call.
1:54 a.m. 500 block of Railroad Avenue; Removal of subject.
2:25 a.m. Louisa Street; Assistance.
3:14 a.m. 500 block of Railroad Avenue; Removal of subject.
5:06 a.m. 300 block of Federal Avenue; Theft.
5:07 a.m. 1100 block of Fourth Street; Animal complaint.

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a National Night Out event on Tuesday evening, October 17, 2017 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bayou Vista Community Center located at 1333 Belleview St. in Bayou Vista. We invite all St. Mary Parish residents to come out and visit with the Sheriff’s Office and partners in public safety to help build a stronger, safer parish.

This event is free. Food and snacks will be served.

There will be music and activities for the kids.

Also, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In conjunction with our National Night Out, Chez Hope will be holding a candlelight vigil in honor of survivors of domestic violence and in memory of those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. The vigil will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Other agencies participating in the National Night Out are the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department, Acadian Ambulance Services, St. Mary Parish recreation District #3, Claire House, Fairview Treatment Center, Hearts of Hope, United States Coast Guard, Animal Advo-cates of St. Mary, Chez Hope, Bayou Vista Branch Library, St. Mary 911, the 16th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Office of the State Fire Marshal, American Red Cross, and Louisiana Office of Alcohol Tobacco Control.

A flyer for the event is attached.

June 1, 1944-October 15, 2017

Benjamin A. “Benny” Giandelone, 73, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Benny was born June 1, 1944, in Morgan City, the son of Joseph Maurice “Joe” Giandelone and Bernice Morrison Giandelone.

Benny enjoyed a career in sales and management in the oil field for 47 years. He was a great man of faith, and he considered his church family his family just as he did his blood family. He truly enjoyed being the Chaplain for Crossing Place Church; he took great pride in visiting and ministering to those who were sick. When Benny wasn’t ministering to the sick, he loved to be at home spending time with all his animals. Of all the things that Benny did in his life, the thing he enjoyed most was spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two sons, Lane Giandelone and wife Melissa and Kirk Giandelone, both of Labadieville; two granddaughters, Hanna Giandelone and Jenna Giandelone; and one brother, Johnny Giandelone and wife Fern of Morgan City.

Benny was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Bernice Morrison Giandelone; and his wife, Rev. Gale M. Giandelone.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at Twin City Funeral Home with Pastor Den Hussey officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Following the services, Benny will be laid to rest in Morgan City Cemetery.