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Police Reports 10-10-17

Tue, 10/10/2017 - 9:32am

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Jesse Couvillier, 34, of 20508 La. 182, Jeanerette, was arrested Friday at 6:05 a.m. on the charge of criminal trespass.
A deputy responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious person on La. 182 near the Sorrel Bridge Approach Road. The deputy located the subject and identified him as Couvillier. While speaking with him, the deputy learned that Couvillier’s vehicle was stuck in a ditch off La. 87. The deputy located the vehicle, and observed that Couvillier’s vehicle was stuck on private property in a ditch near a sugarcane field. Couvillier was released on a summons.
Alvin Carter, 34, of 475 Frederick Drive, Thibodaux, was arrested on Friday at 2:24 p.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace.
A deputy responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious person at a business off US 90 in Bayou Vista. The deputy spoke with the subject, Carter, and advised him to leave. Carter complied. About an hour later, the deputy responded to a second call of a suspicious subject at another business. The deputy spoke with Carter a second time and found that he was causing a disturbance at the location. Carter was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Carter was released on a summons.
Seth Dore, 31, of 229 Richmond Avenue, Houma, was arrested Friday at 5:26 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of direct contempt of court and speeding. A correctional deputy transported Dore from the Lafayette Parish jail to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking on the warrant. Bail is set at $313.
Jude LeBlanc, 38, of 7409 Maggie Lane, New Iberia, was arrested Friday at 5:26 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of speeding and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A correctional deputy transported LeBlanc from the Lafayette Parish jail to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking on the warrant. LeBlanc was released on a $1,000 bond.
Scott Faulk, 47, of 164 Mercury Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested Friday at 8:53 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of reckless operation of a vehicle.
A deputy went to Faulk’s residence in reference to a separate incident and located the active warrant for his arrest. Faulk was released on a summons.
Noah Sierra, 17, of 310 Main St., Patterson, was arrested Saturday at 5:54 p.m. on charges of criminal trespass and criminal damage to property.
Chance Jewett, 18, of 145 Country Village Lane, Morgan City, was arrested Saturday at 5:54 p.m. on charges of criminal trespassing and criminal damage to property.
A deputy responded to a call for service regarding a reckless driver on Bridge Road in Patterson. The deputy arrived at the location where Patterson Police had stopped two vehicles covered in mud. The deputy collected evidence that Sierra and Jewett, the drivers of the trucks, were mud riding on private property off Zenor Road. Both subjects were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Sierra and Jewett were released on recognizance bonds.
William Richardson, 23, of 813 Taft St., Patterson, was arrested Saturday at 2:32 p.m. on a warrant for charges of domestic abuse battery strangulation child endangerment law and theft. Richardson was also arrested on a warrant from Patterson Police for simple battery.
A deputy located Richardson at a business of US 90 in Bayou Vista on the warrants, and transported him to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. The Sheriff’s Office warrant was issued following an investigation into a battery which took place in July. The deputy found evidence that Richardson placed his hands around the neck of a female victim and choked her. Several children were present at the time of the battery. No bail is set.
Marilyn Hatch, 38, of 1805 Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested Saturday at 10 p.m. on the charge of theft of goods.
A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. The deputy received information from store personnel that Hatch was seen concealing items in her purse and had also taken other items from the store. Following the investigation, Hatch was released on a summons.
John Gibson, 53, of 104 Oak St., Morgan City, was arrested Saturday at 11:01 p.m. on charges of failure to properly signal a turn and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A deputy observed a vehicle fail to signal a turn onto Greenwood Road in Morgan City and conducted a traffic stop. The deputy spoke with the driver, Gibson, and found that he was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Gibson was released on a summons.
Tonya Wade, 43, of 1369 Chess Broussard Road, Lafayette, was arrested Sunday at 7:07 p.m. on charges of criminal trespass, simple battery and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of theft of goods.
A deputy responded to a call for service regarding a battery in Siracusa. While speaking with the subjects involved, the deputy found evidence that Wade entered private property, grabbed a female victim, and pulled her to the ground. The deputy also located the active warrant for Wade’s arrest. Wade was taken to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. She was released on a $4,500 bond.
Tiara Broomfield, 24, of 502 West Admiral Doyle, New Iberia, was arrested Saturday at 3:40 p.m. on charges of reckless operation of a vehicle, operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and violation of the child passenger restraint system requirement.
A narcotics detective patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle following within one foot of another vehicle on Universe Road. The detective then observed the vehicle accelerate and pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed without signaling the maneuver. The detective conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver, Broomfield, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. The detective also observed a child who was riding in the vehicle without a car seat or seat belt. Broomfield was released on a summons.
Brad Derouen, 27, of 1224 South Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested Saturday at 4:46 p.m. on a warrant for the charges of prohibited acts, false representation counterfeit controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule II hydrocodone, possession of Schedule II oxycodone, possession of Schedule IV clonazepam, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law drug free zone and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A narcotics detective was informed that Derouen was being booked into the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on other charges and affected the arrest on the warrant. The warrant charges stem from a search warrant conducted at Derouen’s residence on South Road. Detectives located a large bag of Epsom salt along with pills, glass pipes, and other items of drug paraphernalia. Through the investigation, detectives learned that Derouen was using the salt to sell as methamphetamine. No bail is set.
Arthur Lewis, 49, of 1069 La. 318, Four Corners, was arrested Sunday at 12:48 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of disturbing the peace intoxication. Narcotics detectives observed a subject walking in the lane of travel on US 90 Frontage Road, in Four Corners. Detectives stopped the subject, identified him as Lewis, and located the active warrant for his arrest. Lewis was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $400.
Dequenton Ruffin, 29, of 152 Chirpy’s Lane, Amelia, was arrested Wednesday at 1:14 p.m. on a Louisiana State Police warrant in the 32nd Judicial District Court Terrebonne Parish for racketeering activity and distribution of cocaine.
Narcotics detectives assisting Louisiana State Police in Siracusa observed Ruffin outside of a residence and took him into custody on the warrant. Ruffin was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Jeanerette Interim Police Chief Fernest Martin reported the following arrests:
Thomas G Vernon 36, of 2721 Junca St., Jeanerette, was arrested Sunday at 12:13 p.m. on the charge of domestic abuse battery 2nd offense.
Vernon was held in the city jail and was set to appear before the city judge.
Lindsey J Tautman 39, of 2519 Martin Luther King Drive Lot #D, Jeanerette, was arrested Sunday at 12:25 p.m. on the charge of domestic abuse battery-first offense.
Trautman was held in the city jail to appear before the city judge.
Wesley J Lively 35, of 717 1/2 Ira St., Jeanerette, was arrested Sunday at 12:04 a.m. on the charge of domestic abuse battery first offense.
Lively was held in the city jail awaiting an appearance before the city judge.
Jalesa L. Hurst, 27, of 830 1/2 Canal St. Apt # G-57, Jeanerette, was arrested Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace.
Hurst was released on summons.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrest:
Austin Broussard, 36, of S. Railroad Street, Delcambre, was arrested Friday for three counts of charges of simple battery, disturbing the peace, criminal damage to property and remaining where forbidden. Broussard was transported to the parish jail.
On Sept. 14, officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a subject that was causing a disturbance. Though, he had already left. During the investigation, it was learned that Broussard caused the disturbance. A warrant was issued for Broussard. Louisiana State Police arrested Broussard on the Chitimacha Police Department warrant.

Friday homicide victim identified

Tue, 10/10/2017 - 9:31am

Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reports that the Franklin Police Department is still in the early stages of investigating the domestic homicide of 40-year-old Celina Hull.
On Friday, at approximately 2:23 a.m., the FPD received a 911 call of a subject that was injured at a residence with smoke coming from it, in the area of the 1700 block of West Ibert Street.
Detectives with the Franklin Police Department, along with the State of Louisiana Fire Marshal’s Office report that they are still examining the scene.

Port continues push for more dredging funds

Tue, 10/10/2017 - 8:21am

Lack of funding continues to be a major obstacle to keeping waterways properly dredged and facilitating commerce in the Morgan City area. Port leaders are trying to make sure federal officials in Washington, D.C., know about that struggle. The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Commission met Monday at the Port of Morgan City’s Government Emergency Operations Center. Port Economic Development Manager Cindy Cutrera said port officials are continuing to emphasize to political leaders the Port of Morgan City’s need for more dredging funds. For years, officials have struggled to try to keep the Atchafalaya River Bar Channel, which starts ...

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Lighthouse festival photos

Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:32am

The Tour du Teche kayak and canoe race was supposed to finish Sunday in Berwick in conjunction with the Lighthouse Festival, but ended early Saturday in New Iberia due to the uncertainty of Hurricane Nate.

Organizers of the regional Country Music Showdown also postponed the singing competition, which was scheduled for Saturday, to Oct. 28 in Patterson.

Hurricane Nate: One more close call for St. Mary

Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:26am

Staff and Wire Reports

The Tri-City area was spared most of the effects of Hurricane Nate and just on and off rain Saturday without much wind at all.

“We were very fortunate,” said Duval Arthur, St. Mary Parish homeland security and emergency preparedness director.

Rain caused some of the events with the Lighthouse Festival in Berwick to be postponed Saturday, but Sunday was sunny allowed for a full day of activities at the festival, Arthur said.
Organizers of the Tour du Teche kayak and canoe race, which was scheduled to finish Sunday in Berwick, canceled the Berwick finish because of uncertainty surrounding the hurricane.

Paul Rappmundt, assistant director of St. Mary Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, estimated that St. Mary Parish received less than 1/2 inch of rain. The storm didn’t have any tidal effect or storm surge effect for the parish.

“The time Hurricane Nate made landfall was the same time that the tropical storm warning and storm surge warning were lifted,” Rappmundt said.
Robert Megnia, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, confirmed that the maximum wind gust for the New Iberia and surrounding areas were 31 mph with peak sustained wind speeds at 22 mph. That area received .13 inches of rainfall.

On Monday, Nate slogged its way across the U.S. East Coast on Monday, dumping heavy rains and bringing gusty winds to inland states as a tropical depression, a day after Hurricane Nate brought a burst of flooding and power outages to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Nate spared the region the kind of catastrophic damage left by a series of hurricanes that hit the southern U.S. and Caribbean in recent weeks.

Nate — the first hurricane to make landfall in Mississippi since Katrina in 2005 — quickly lost strength Sunday, with its winds diminishing to a tropical depression as it pushed northward into Alabama and Georgia with heavy rain. It was a Category 1 hurricane when it came ashore outside Biloxi early Sunday, its second landfall after initially hitting southeastern Louisiana on Saturday evening.

The storm surge from the Mississippi Sound littered Biloxi’s main beachfront highway with debris and flooded a casino’s lobby and parking structure overnight.

By dawn, however, Nate’s receding floodwaters didn’t reveal any obvious signs of widespread damage in the city where Hurricane Katrina had leveled thousands of beachfront homes and businesses.

No storm-related deaths or injuries were immediately reported.
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant praised state and local officials and coastal residents for working together to avoid loss of life.

Lee Smithson, director of the state emergency management agency, said damage from Nate was held down in part because of work done and lessons learned from Katrina.

“If that same storm would have hit us 15 years ago, the damage would have been extensive and we would have had loss of life.” Smithson said of Nate. “But we have rebuilt the coast in the aftermath of Katrina higher and stronger.”

Nate knocked out power to more than 100,000 residents in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida, but crews worked on repairs and it appeared many of the outages had been restored within 24 hours.

As of Sunday evening, Alabama Power said it had electricity back to more than 64,000 customers and some 36,000 remained without power, while utilities and cooperatives in Mississippi said it had restored power to more than 21,000 customers who lost power during the storm. In Louisiana, there were scattered outages during the storm, while Florida utilities restored power to more than 37,000 customers.

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast casinos got approval to reopen in midmorning after closing Saturday as the storm approached.
Sean Stewart, checking on his father’s sailboat at a Biloxi marina after daybreak, found another boat had sunk, its sail still fluttering in Nate’s diminishing winds. Stewart was relieved to find his father’s craft intact.

“I got lucky on this one,” he said.

Before Nate sped past Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula late Friday and entered the Gulf of Mexico, it drenched Central America with rains that left at least 22 people dead. But Nate didn’t approach the intensity of Harvey, Irma and Maria — powerful storms that left behind massive destruction during 2017’s exceptionally busy hurricane season.

“We are thankful because this looked like it was going to be a freight train barreling through the city,” said Vincent Creel, a spokesman for the city of Biloxi.

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said the four hurricanes that have struck the U.S. and its territories this year have “strained” resources, with roughly 85 percent of the agency’s forces deployed.

“We’re still working massive issues in Harvey, Irma, as well as the issues in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and now this one,” FEMA Administrator Brock Long told ABC’s “This Week.”

The federal government declared emergencies in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.

Nate initially made landfall Saturday evening in Louisiana, but fears that it would overwhelm the fragile pumping system in New Orleans proved to be unfounded. The storm passed to the east of New Orleans, and Mayor Mitch Landrieu lifted a curfew on the city known for its all-night partying.

“Hurricane Nate had the potential to wreak havoc on Louisiana, but thankfully, we were largely spared major damage,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said in a statement.

In Alabama, Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier said he woke up around 3 a.m. Sunday to discover knee-deep water in his yard. Although some homes and cars on the island had flooded, Collier said he hadn’t heard of anyone needing rescue.

“We didn’t think it would be quite that bad,” he said. “It kind of snuck up on us in the wee hours of the morning.”

At landfall in Mississippi, the fast-moving storm had maximum sustained winds near 85 mph (140 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Nate steadily weakened after its first landfall in a sparsely populated area of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

Nate was expected to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain to the Deep South, eastern Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians through Monday. The Ohio Valley, central Appalachians and Northeast could also get heavy rain before the storm exits Maine on Tuesday.

Biloxi city employees worked before dawn to clear Highway 90, where sand, logs and even a large trash bin had been washed onto the four-lane, beachfront road. Despite the debris, there was little to no visible damage to structures. A handful of businesses had reopened before dawn, and the storm surge that washed across the highway had receded by 6 a.m.

Mississippi DOT crews had to remove over 1,000 pumpkins blown onto Highway 90 in Pass Christian, west of Gulfport.

Willie Cook, 75, spent his morning chopping a pecan tree that fell in his backyard. He said Nate was nothing like Katrina, which pushed 8 feet (2.4 meters) of water into his east Biloxi house.

“The wind was blowing, but it wasn’t too rough,” Cook said of Nate.

Storm surge flooded the parking structure of the Golden Nugget casino and several others in Biloxi.

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency spokesman Greg Flynn said about 1,100 people spent the night in shelters.

“Thankfully, right now we have no major damage reports,” he said.

Hancock County Emergency Management Agency Director Brian Adam said Nate’s storm surge flooded low-lying roads, but he hadn’t heard any reports of flooded homes.

“We turned out fairly good,” he said as he prepared to survey neighborhoods.

In Alabama, the storm flooded homes and cars on the coast and inundated at least one major road in downtown Mobile.

Also Monday, a new tropical depression formed far out over the Atlantic. The depression’s maximum sustained winds were near 35 mph (55 kph). It was expected to strengthen to a tropical storm later in the day or overnight, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The depression did not pose a threat to any land

Sheriff: Man tried to sell Epsom salt as methamphetamine

Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:14am

Staff Report

A 27-year-old Bayou Vista man is accused of trying to pass off Epsom salt as methamphetamine to sell it, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said in a news release.

—Brad Derouen, 27, of South Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 4:46 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with false representation of a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, possession of hydrocodone, possession of oxycodone, possession of clonazepam, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A narcotics detective was informed that Derouen was being booked into the parish jail on other charges and made the arrest on the warrant.

The warrant charges stem from a search warrant conducted at Derouen’s home on South Road. Detectives located a large bag of Epsom salt along with pills, glass pipes and other items of drug paraphernalia, Hebert said. Detectives learned that Derouen was using the salt to sell as methamphetamine, Blair said. No bail is set.

—Dequenton Ruffin, 29, of Chirpy’s Lane in Amelia, was arrested at 1:14 p.m. Wednesday on a Louisiana State Police warrant in the 32nd Judicial District Court charging him with racketeering activity and distribution of cocaine.

Narcotics detectives assisting Louisiana State Police in Siracusa observed Ruffin outside of a home and took him into custody on the warrant. Ruffin was jailed with no bail set.

Hebert reported responding to 131 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Tiara Broomfield, 24, of West Admiral Doyle in New Iberia, was arrested at 3:40 p.m. Friday on charges of reckless operation of a vehicle, operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and violation of the child passenger restraint system requirement.

A narcotics detective patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle following within 1 foot of another vehicle on Universe Road. The detective then observed the vehicle accelerate and pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed without signaling the maneuver.

The detective conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver, Broomfield, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. The detective also observed a child who was riding in the vehicle without a car seat or seat belt. Broomfield was released on a summons to appear in court Jan. 3.

—Alvin Carter, 34, of Frederick Drive in Thibodaux, was arrested at 2:24 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace.

A deputy responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious person at a business off U.S. 90 in Bayou Vista. The deputy spoke with the subject, Carter, and advised him to leave. Carter complied, Hebert said.

About an hour later, the deputy responded to a second call of a suspicious person at another business. The deputy spoke with Carter a second time and found that he was causing a disturbance at the location, Hebert said.

Carter was booked into jail and then released on a summons to appear in court Jan. 3.

—Scott Faulk, 47, of Mercury Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:53 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of reckless operation of a vehicle.

A deputy went to Faulk’s home in reference to a separate incident and located the active warrant for his arrest. Faulk was released on a summons to appear in court Jan. 3.

—Noah Sierra, 17, of Main Street in Patterson, was arrested at 5:54 p.m. Saturday on charges of criminal trespass and criminal damage to property.

—Chance Jewett, 18, of Country Village Lane in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:54 p.m. Saturday on charges of criminal trespassing and criminal damage to property.

A deputy responded to a call for service regarding a reckless driver on Bridge Road in Patterson. The deputy arrived at the location where Patterson police had stopped two vehicles covered in mud.

The deputy collected evidence that Sierra and Jewett, the drivers of the trucks, were mud riding on private property off Zenor Road, Hebert said. Both suspects were jailed and then were released on recognizance bail.

—William Richardson, 23, of Taft Street in Patterson, was arrested at 2:32 p.m. Saturday on a warrant charging him with domestic abuse battery by strangulation-child endangerment law and theft. Richardson was also arrested on a warrant from Patterson police charging him with simple battery.

A deputy located Richardson at a business of U.S. 90 in Bayou Vista on the warrants and transported him to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. The sheriff’s office warrant was issued following an investigation into a battery in July.

The deputy found evidence that Richardson placed his hands around the neck of a woman and choked her, Hebert said. Several children were present at the time of the battery. No bail is set.

Marilyn Hatch, 38, 1805 Federal Avenue, Morgan City, LA was arrested on October 7, 2017 at 10:00 pm for theft of goods. A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. The deputy received information from store personnel that Hatch was seen concealing items in her purse and had also taken other items from the store. Following the investigation, Hatch was released on a summons to appear in court on January 3, 2017.

John Gibson, 53, 104 Oak Street, Morgan City, LA was arrested on October 7, 2017 at 11:01 pm for failure to properly signal a turn and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. A deputy observed a vehicle fail to signal a turn onto Greenwood Road in Morgan City and conducted a traffic stop. The deputy spoke with the driver, Gibson, and found that he was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Gibson was released on a summons to appear in court on January 3, 2017.

Tonya Wade, 43, 1369 Chess Broussard Road, Lafayette, LA was arrested on October 8, 2017 at 7:07 pm for criminal trespass, simple battery, and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of theft of goods. A deputy responded to a call for service regarding a battery in Siracusa. While speaking with the subjects involved, the deputy found evidence that Wade entered private property, grabbed a female victim, and pulled her to the ground. The deputy also located the active warrant for Wade’s arrest. Wade to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. She was released on a $4,500 bond.

Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported responding to 100 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Lawrence A. Garrett, 21, of Florida Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:06 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of synthetic marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free-zone.

—Brodie Boudreaux, 23, of McDermott Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:38 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of synthetic marijuana and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone.

Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division located Garrett and Boudreaux at a motel in the area of La. 182. Garrett and Boudreaux were in possession of suspected synthetic marijuana, Blair said.

Garrett was also in possession of drug paraphernalia, Blair said. The area where the incident had taken place was within a drug-free zone. Garrett and Boudreaux were jailed.

—Troy S. Carswell, 47, of Lottie Lane in Grovetown, was arrested at 12:46 p.m. Friday on charges of sexual battery and disturbing the peace intoxicated.

Patrol officers responded to a business in the area of La. 182 in regard to a suspicious person. Officers arrived and Carswell was identified. Carswell was in an intoxicated state, Blair said.

Carswell allegedly committed a sexual battery on a woman while in the establishment, Blair said. Carswell was jailed.

—Ashley Clark, 32, of Ricohoc, was arrested at 3:39 p.m. Friday on a charge of theft by shoplifting.

Patrol officers responded to a business in the area of La. 182 in regard to a shoplifter. Officers arrived, and Clark was identified. Clark allegedly took merchandise valued at $689.94 without paying for it, Blair said. Clark was jailed.

—David A. Turner, 26, of Monarch Street in Houma, was arrested at 1:06 a.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear to pay a fine. Turner was located and arrested in the area of Front Street on city court warrants. Turner was jailed.

—Brittan M. Boudreaux, 32, of Lizabeth Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:52 a.m. Saturday on a warrant charging him with five counts of failure to appear to pay a fine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patrol officers responded to the area of McDermott Drive in regard to a suspicious person. Officers arrived, and Boudreaux was identified. Boudreaux held several warrants for city court and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. Boudreaux was jailed.

—Travis Hayes, 38, of Federal Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:33 p.m. Saturday on a warrant charging him with simple assault.

Hayes was located and arrested in the area of Sixth Street on a warrant. The warrant stems from a July 29 investigation when Hayes allegedly committed an assault on the victim.

Hayes had already departed the area. Therefore, a warrant was prepared for his arrest. Hayes was jailed.

—Stephen Cortez, 51, of Second Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:49 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated.

—Roslyn Cortez, 52, of Second Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:49 p.m. Saturday on charges of disturbing the peace intoxicated

Patrol officers responded to the area of Second Street in regard to two people arguing in the roadway. Officers arrived and Stephen Cortez and Roslyn Cortez were identified as the two people arguing. Both were both in an intoxicated state, Blair said. They were jailed.

—John Gibson, 53, of Oak Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:31 p.m. Saturday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear for arraignment. Police located Gibson in the area of Oak Street on a warrant. Gibson was jailed.

—Santos Rivera, 27, of Chapa Street in Pharr, Texas, was arrested at 12:15 a.m. Sunday on charges of DWI first offense, improper lane usage, improper turning, no driver’s license and open container of alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of La. 182 swerving from lane to lane. The vehicle was also observed negotiating an improper turn.

A stop was initiated, and Rivera was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Rivera was in an intoxicated state, Blair said. Rivera also did not have a valid driver’s license and in possession of an open container of alcohol in the motor vehicle, Blair said.

Rivera was arrested and refused to take a chemical test for intoxication, Blair said. Rivera was jailed.

—Alex Francois, 38, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:19 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone.

Patrol officers responded to a motel in the area of La. 182 in regard to a narcotics complaint. Officers arrived, and Francois was identified.

Francois was in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. The incident took place in a drug-free zone. Francois was jailed.

—Jose M. Aleman, 46, of Spruce Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:54 a.m. Sunday on charges of improper turning and no driver’s license.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle negotiate an improper turn in the area of La. 182. A stop was initiated, and Aleman, the driver, did not have a valid driver’s license, Blair said. Aleman was jailed.

—Jacob N. Klenert, 23, of South Everett Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:35 p.m. Sunday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear for review and 16th Judicial District Court warrant charging him with failure to appear for trial. Klenert was located and arrested at the police department on warrants. Klenert was jailed.

—Sarah N. Pierce, 23, of Lawson Street in Austin, was arrested at 5:15 p.m. Sunday on a charge of battery on a correctional officer.

Correction officers were dealing with Pierce during a standard move from one cell to another while she was incarcerated into the Morgan City jail. While placing Pierce into handcuffs, she pulled away and allegedly struck a correctional officer, Blair said. Pierce was charged and remains in jail.

Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported the following arrests:

—David Douglas, 61, of Taft Street in Patterson, was arrested at 7:33 a.m. Oct. 3 on a charge of theft by shoplifting. Douglas was jailed on $373 bail.

—Gerald G. Thomas, 54, of Cleveland Street in Patterson, was arrested at 8:06 p.m. Thursday on warrants for another jurisdiction. Thomas was jailed on $4,740.20 bail.

—Ryan James Kemp, 34, of Joseph Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:14 p.m. Friday on charges of second-degree battery with medical attention required and disturbing the peace. No bail was set yet.

—William Joseph Hale III, 29, of Cedar Street in Franklin, was arrested at 3:45 a.m. Saturday on charges of DWI second offense, suspended driver’s license, driving left of center, reckless operation and improper lane usage. Hale posted $7,000 bail.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrest:

—Danayr’e Smith, 22, of Burchfield Lane in Berwick, was arrested at 5:14 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Smith posted $176 bail.

DOLORES ANN 'MS. DEE' BORDELON

Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:13am

July 25, 1946 — October 6, 2017

Dolores Ann “Ms. Dee” Bordelon, 71, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Terrebonne General Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Dee was born on July 25, 1946, in Manhattan, New York.

She was a faithful parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church where she was also a faithful member of the Ladies Altar Society.

Ms. Dee worked at Cypress Bayou Casino for several years, working in hospitality. She was very fortunate over the years to meet musicians such as Kenny G, Lionel Richie and Dolly Parton, to name a few. Also working at the casino gave Ms. Dee the opportunity to meet many people who would become her very good friends. She loved spending time with these friends and could often times be found going to lunch with them. They affectionately became known as the “Gang of Eight.” Of all the things that Ms. Dee did in her life, the thing that she enjoyed the most was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, partner and best friend of 51 years, Bruce Bordelon of Bayou Vista; daughter, Doreen Scioneaux and husband Jason of Berwick; six grandchildren, Michael, Jacob and Johannah Bordelon and Devan, Jamie and Ethan Scioneaux; one great-grandchild, Aiden; one brother, George Angelini of New Jersey; and two sisters, Laura Corina of Rhode Island and Annette Calbo of Florida.

Ms. Dee was preceded in death by her parents; one son, 1st Sergeant Michael Joseph Bordelon; and one brother, Joseph Angelini.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with Father William Rogalla celebrating Mass. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of dismissal for Mass at St. Bernadette Catholic Church Parish Hall with a rosary being prayed at 11 a.m. Following Mass, Ms. Dee will be laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery Mausoleum.

FLORENCE R. LANDRY

Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:09am

Florence R. Landry, known to many as “Flo,” and best known to her relatives as “Lolee,” passed away on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at the young age of 88. Florence was a native of Grand Bayou and a longtime resident of Morgan City.

Florence was an opinionated member of the family. While she was not always right, she was never wrong. She enjoyed music and dancing, cooking for her family and friends, traveling (across the states or on big cruise ships), family get-togethers and especially football. She was an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers. Most importantly, Florence was known as one of those rare individuals who never met a stranger.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Russell Hartman and his wife, Adele, Glinda Armond and her husband, Timothy Sr., and Ramona Patterson and her husband, Chris; seven grandchildren, Damian, Jeremy, Ryan, Jessica, Colby, Timothy Jr. and Kirbi; eight great-grandchildren, Brian, Blythe, Elizabeth, Olivia, Rylie, Caleb, Garrett and Hunter; one sister, Anneve Guillot; six sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Hartman; her second husband, Dalton Landry; her parents, Dalbert and Cecile Richard; and siblings, Nolan, Golen, Lester, Gerald and Carol Richard.

The family requests that visitation be observed Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. until time of dismissal at Hargrave Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Florence being laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following services.

Pallbearers will be Florence’s loving grandchildren, Jeremy, Ryan, Jessica, Colby, Timothy Jr. and Kirbi.

JOSEPH GRIFFIN

Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:07am

Joseph Griffin, 79, a resident of Patterson, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at Patterson Healthcare Center.

Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are pending at this time.

Wheel House for Oct. 9

Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:05am

SENIOR DINNERS
Sponsored by St. Mary Parish Council and St. Mary Community Action Agency 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, St. Mary Senior Citizens Center, Chennault Street, Morgan City. Door prizes given and bingo at 10 a.m. For info call Carla Dartez or Ruth Naverre, 985-384-7446.

PINK SERVICE
Walmsley United Methodist Church, 608 Freret St., Morgan City, holding a Worship in Pink Service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer survivors (not just breast cancer) invited. Door prizes and refreshments. Public invited.