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Donald Lajaunie of Morgan City was the winner in last week’s Daily Review football contest.

Lajaunie picked 10 of 11 correct winners for high school, college and pro games. Five entrants tied for second place by missing two games each. Four of them picked the correct winner in the tie-breaker game, the Saints-Dolphins contest. Francis Sweet of Berwick came closest to the final score: New Orleans 20, Miami 0. So Sweet won second place.

This week’s contest form is on Page 3.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Mary Guidry, 55, of 400 Vining Lane, Morgan City, was arrested Friday at 10:48 a.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace offensive language.
Kristy Davis, 37, of 124 Natalie Lane, Patterson, was arrested Friday at 10:48 a.m. for disturbing the peace offensive language.
A deputy investigating a report of harassment in Patterson found that Guidry and Davis were cursing at each other, causing a disturbance in the neighborhood. Both subjects were released on summons.
Anthony Douglas, 48, of 537 Park Avenue, New Iberia, was arrested Friday at 8:01 p.m. for speeding and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed speeding 72 mph in a posted 55 mph zone on La. 182, in Baldwin. The deputy spoke with the driver, Douglas, and found that he was driving with a suspended license. Douglas was released on a summons.
Millette Robinson, 52, of 204 Chennault Street, Morgan City, was arrested Saturday at 3:22 a.m. on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed speeding 59 mph in a posted 45 mph zone on US Highway 90 in Bayou Vista. The deputy spoke with the driver, Robinson, and found that he was driving with a suspended license. Robinson was released on a summons.
Tarvia Collins, 33, of 400 W. 15th St., Port Arthur, Texas was arrested Saturday at 3:53 a.m. on the charge of speeding.
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed speeding 80 mph in a posted 45 mph zone on Ralph Darden Memorial Parkway, in Baldwin. Following the traffic stop investigation, the driver, Collins, was released on a summons.
Marvin Henderson, 80, of 29822 Joe Albin Road, Livingston, was arrested Saturday at 4:07 p.m. on the charge of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A deputy responded to a call from a motorist reporting a reckless driver on US 90, in the Jeanerette area. The deputy located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the Franklin area. The deputy spoke with the driver, Henderson, and found that he was driving with a suspended license. Henderson was released on a summons.
Gerard Peterson, 56, of 203 Cirus St., Franklin, was arrested Saturday at 11:30 p.m. on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, headlights required, possession of open container of alcohol in motor vehicles and possession of Schedule I marijuana.
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with only one working headlight on La. 182, in Franklin. The deputy spoke with the driver, Peterson, and smelled the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and person. The deputy also observed a pill bottle inside the vehicle near Peterson. While speaking with Peterson about the bottle, he dumped out its contents which included a marijuana cigarette. Continuing the investigation, the deputy also found an open container of beer inside the truck that Peterson was driving. The deputy performed a standardized field sobriety test. Peterson conducted the test poorly. Peterson later registered a 0.110g percent blood alcohol concentration on a breath test. The deputy transported Peterson to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Peterson was released on a $5,250 bond.
Two juvenile males, both ages 16, of Bayou Vista, were arrested Sunday at 10:08 a.m. on charges of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and ungovernable juvenile. A deputy investigated a report of subjects entering into a shed without the owner’s permission, in Bayou Vista. The subjects were identified as juveniles. Following the investigation, the juveniles were charged with the crime and released to guardians pending juvenile court proceedings.
Ferrin Lewis, of 3595 Thomas Drive #5, Houma, was arrested Sunday at 2:21 p.m. on the charge of theft by shoplifting. A deputy investigating a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista collected evidence that Lewis concealed items in his pockets and attempted to leave the store without paying for the goods. Lewis was released on a summons.
Edwin Calloway, 36, of 122 Todd Lane, Bayou Vista, was arrested Friday at 5:48 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule II methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law drug free zone and a warrant for charges of possession of Schedule I marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of Schedule IV clonazepam, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law drug free zone and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Narcotics detectives went to Calloway’s residence to serve the warrant for his arrest. Detectives received consent to search a vehicle at the location and found individually packaged bags of methamphetamine. The warrant charges were the result of an investigation into illegal drug activity at the residence. Detectives conducted a search warrant at the address on Sept. 21 and located multiple bags of marijuana, clonazepam pills, and various items of drug paraphernalia. Calloway was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Michael Bodin, 35, of 5511 Villier Drive, Lydia, was arrested Sunday at 11:35 p.m. on charges of reckless operating of a motor vehicle, obstruction of justice, possession of drug paraphernalia and no proof of insurance.
A narcotics detective working on La. 668 observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, and initiated a traffic stop. The driver failed to pull over and accelerated away from the detective. The detective followed the vehicle onto Pepper Road where he observed the driver crossing over the center line. The vehicle then came to a stop. The detective detained the driver and identified him as Bodin. During the subsequent investigation, the detective located a glass pipe used to smoke methamphetamine inside the vehicle. Bodin was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Juvenile male, 15, was arrested Monday at 10:27 a.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace by fighting.
Juvenile male, 16, was arrested Monday at 10:27 a.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace by fighting.
A school resource officer responded to Patterson High School for a fight. The school resource officer made contact with school officials and both students. Both juveniles were released into the custody of their parents, pending juvenile proceedings.
Therold James, 33, of 308 Teche Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested Monday at 1:32 p.m. on the charge of simple criminal damage to property.
A corrections officer working at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center learned that James damaged a sprinkler inside of a cell. James is currently housed at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. No bail is set.
Samuel Morgan, 50, of 525 Joey St., Patterson, was arrested Monday at 6:26 p.m. on the charge of attempted simple burglary.
A deputy patrolling the Patterson area responded to a residence on Darlene Street in regards to a male subject being observed attempting to enter a structure on the property. The deputy found evidence that Morgan was attempting to get into a locked shed. Contact was made with Morgan, and he was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Aketa Francis, 25, of 301 Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested Monday at 7:03 p.m. on charges of theft by fraud and resisting an officer by giving false information. A deputy responded to a business in Bayou Vista for a possible theft. The deputy learned that Francis was attempting to return items that had been previously stolen. The deputy also learned that upon making initial contact with Francis, she provided a wrong first name. Francis was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Elwin Hurst Jr., 31, of 602 St. Peters St., Jeanerette, was arrested Monday at 10:52 p.m. on charges of license plate lights required, reckless operation of a vehicle, obstruction of justice, possession of crack cocaine, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Clauashia Johnlouis, 23, of 401 Irish St. Lot 12, Jeanerette, was arrested Monday at 10:52 p.m. on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Narcotics detectives working the area of Jeanerette observed a vehicle traveling without license plate lights and initiated a traffic stop. The driver failed to pull over and accelerated from detectives. The driver traveled in the middle of the roadway on La. 182, ignored stop signs and almost struck the side of a bridge on Lewis Street. Detectives also observed something being thrown out of the driver side window of the vehicle. When the vehicle came to a stop, the driver exited and fled into a nearby wooded area. After a short foot chase, detectives detained the driver, identified as Hurst. Hurst was brought back to the vehicle. Detectives located several small plastic baggies on Hurst and while searching the area near the bridge, detectives located a bag of cocaine and several pieces of crack cocaine. During a search of the vehicle, detectives located a marijuana cigarette and Swisher Sweet Cigars. Johnlouis was identified as the passenger of the vehicle. Johnlouis told detectives that the marijuana and cigars belonged to her. Both Johnlouis and Hurst were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Jackie Keys, 62, of 871 St. Peter St., Jeanerette, was arrested Tuesday at 12:27 a.m. on the charge of possession of marijuana.
Narcotics detectives stopped Keys who was observed operating a bicycle without proper lighting. Detectives received consent to search Keys person and located a marijuana cigarette. Keys was released on a summons.
Chitimacha police chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrest:
Sean Harvey, West Ellendale, Houma, was arrested Monday on the charge of criminal trespass, and was released on a summons.
An officer responded to a tribal business in reference to a subject that was banned from the business. During the investigation, it was learned that Harvey was trespassing, and he was arrested.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Dianne Darby, 38, of Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 2:36 p.m. on charges of disturbing the peace by fighting and remaining where forbidden. Darby was booked, processed, and remains incarcerated at the Franklin Police Department.
Destiny Darby, 21, of Third Street, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 2:36 p.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace by fighting. Darby was booked, processed, and held on a $1,000 bond.
Elizabeth Harris, 67, of Tabor Street, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 5:02 p.m. on the charge of theft by shoplifting under $300. Harris was booked, processed, and released to appear in Third Ward City Court.
Jeanerette Interim Police Chief Fernest Martin reported the following arrests:
Schronte LaQuann Hopes, 19, of Jennifer Ann Street Apt #32, Jeanerette, was arrested Friday at 1:18 p.m. on charges of turning movements signals required, no seatbelt, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, stop sign violation, resisting an officer with force and violence, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute Schedule I narcotics synthetic cannabinoids, red light violation and felony arrest warrants for Attempted second-degree murder and aggravated criminal damage to property.
Conrad Dwayne Williams, 20, Kern Street, Jeanerette, was arrested Friday at 1:18 p.m. on the charge of possession of Schedule I narcotics marijuana.
An officer patrolling the area of Canal Street observed one of the suspects make a left turn in their vehicle, onto Church Street, without using a turn signal. The officer attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle, during which, it was also noticed that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver refused to stop and attempted to evade the officer. The officer pursued the vehicle, which continued to travel at a high rate of speed while maneuvering through and around other vehicles. The suspect vehicle violated a red light at another intersection, nearly causing an accident, and fled out of the city limits. The officer pursued the vehicle, which crashed into a utility pole. The driver, identified as Schronte Hopes, exited the vehicle, dropping a loaded handgun onto the roadway. The officer gave chase, and Hopes was subdued while trying to dispose of illegal narcotics. The passenger in the vehicle, identified as Conrad Dwayne Williams, was detained and searched, and admitted to officers that there were concealed illegal narcotics on his person. Hopes and Williams were place under arrest. Officers located more narcotics in the vehicle, as well as a digital scale in the bag that was in Hope’s possession. Through further investigation, it was learned that Hopes was also wanted by the Jeanerette Police Department for unrelated felony charges. Williams posted a $2,000 bond, and Hopes was sent to the Iberia Parish Jail.
Tremain C Marks, 25, of Church Street, Jeanerette, was arrested Sunday at 5:16 p.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace fighting. Marks was released on a summons.
Kathryn Bias, 21, of Milmo Street, Jeanerette, was arrested Monday at 5:18 p.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace fighting. Bias was released on summons.
Paul Stafford Brown III, 36, of Morris Charles Street, Jeanerette, was arrested Sunday at 5:18 p.m. on the charge of disturbing the peace fighting. Brown was released on summons.
The JPD was notified of a fight taking place in the area of Martin Luther King Drive. Upon arrival, it was learned through investigation that the above three subjects were engaged in an altercation, witnessed by a deputy city marshal. The subjects were arrested and transported to JPD for processing.

Organizers at Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship hope to fill a warehouse with specific items within the next week and a half to send to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of devastation left behind from Hurricane Maria.

Officials began collecting items Friday at Bethel Pentecostal’s warehouse, located at 206 Enterprise Ave. in Patterson.

People are encouraged to donate diapers, nonperishable baby formula, baby wipes, bottles and nipples, and feminine care products.

Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico Sept. 20, killing at least 16 people and leaving nearly all 3.4 million people on the island without power and most without water, according to an Associated Press article.

The hours of collection are from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Officials plan to collect items through Oct. 11.

The Rev. Marty Harden of Bethel Pentecostal said church leaders were asked by St. Mary Parish homeland security officials to collect the items in the church’s warehouse. Items collected will eventually be put on pallets and transported to Puerto Rico.

“I think we can store as much as they can send,” Harden said.

Church members were glad to help in any way they could to provide relief to those in need in Puerto Rico, he said. Members volunteered to receive items as people drop them off.

Even in the event of rain, people will be able to drop off their donations in the warehouse, Harden said.

Though organizers haven’t collected a lot of items yet, Harden expects the donations to pick up as word gets out about what they’re doing.

Bethel also plans to send to Puerto Rico numerous boxes of school uniforms that were previously donated to the church, he said.

A 30-year-old Morgan City woman was caught with drugs, jailed and then allegedly found to have given methamphetamine to another inmate in city jail, Morgan City Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Mandi Hatfield, 30, of Florence Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:20 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, introduction on contraband into a penal facility, possession of Suboxone, possession of alprazolam and distribution of methamphetamine.

Patrol officers responded to a home in the area of Florence Street in regard to a narcotics complaint. Officers arrived, and Hatfield was identified in the investigation. Hatfield was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, Blair said.

Hatfield was arrested and transported to jail. Later, patrol officers responded to the jail in regard to a narcotics investigation. Officers arrived and Hatfield was once again identified as a suspect in the investigation. Hatfield had allegedly entered into the jail facility with illicit drugs, Blair said.

She was found to be in possession of suspected Suboxone, alprazolam and methamphetamine, Blair said. Police also learned that Hatfield had distributed suspected methamphetamine to another inmate, Blair said. Police found evidence linking Hatfield to the crime, Blair said. Hatfield was additionally charged and jailed.

Blair reported responding to 69 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Gail E. Renthrope, 61, of Rue Royale Street in Lafayette, was arrested at 9:40 a.m. Friday on a charge of entry or remaining after being forbidden.

Officers responded to the area of Mallard Street in regard to Renthrope being on the property. Police arrived, and Renthrope was located within housing areas. Renthrope had been barred from entering onto the property, Blair said. Renthrope was jailed.

—Steve Scully, 51, of Main Street in Patterson, was arrested at 12:10 p.m. Friday on warrants charging him with contempt of court, failure to appear to pay a probation fee and two counts of failure to appear to pay a fine.

Scully was located and arrested at the police department on city court warrants. Scully was jailed.

—Wayne Demarco Jr., 28, of Everett Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2 p.m. Friday on charges of domestic abuse battery and false imprisonment.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Everett Street in regard to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived, and Demarco was found to be one of the people involved in the disturbance, Blair said.

Demarco allegedly struck the victim and held the person within the home, Blair said. Demarco was jailed.

—Eddie Anslum, 27, of Brashear Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:28 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Anslum was located and arrested at the police department on a warrant. The warrant stems from Sept. 3 narcotics division investigation when investigators came in contact with Anslum while handling a complaint.

Anslum was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Anslum’s arrest. Anslum was jailed.

—Andre Gant, 23, of Shirley Street in Jennings, was arrested at 8:23 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

—Alonzo R. Gant III, 24, of West Street in Jennings, was arrested at 8:23 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of synthetic marijuana and improper turning.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of La. 182 negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated, and Alonzo Gant was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Andre Gant was found to be a passenger.

Andre Gant was in possession of suspected marijuana, and Alonzo Gant was in possession of suspected synthetic cannabinoids, Blair said. They were jailed.

—Richard T. Junkin IV, 25, of Elm Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:27 a.m. Saturday on charges of DWI second offense and improper lane usage.

Officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of La. 182 swerving from lane to lane. A stop was initiated, and Junkin was identified as the operator of the vehicle, Blair said.

Junkin was found to be in an intoxicated state and performed poorly on a field sobriety test, Blair said. Junkin refused to submit to the chemical test for intoxication, Blair said. Junkin was jailed.

—Daniel Johnson, 28, of Seventh Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9 a.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated.

Officers responded to the area of Seventh Street in regard to a suspicious person. Officers arrived, and Johnson was identified as the person, He was in an intoxicated state and jailed, Blair said.

—Peter E. Grogan Jr., 39, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:27 p.m. Sunday on charges of theft less than $1,000 and criminal trespassing.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Florida Street in regard to a theft. Officers arrived, and Grogan was identified as a suspect in a theft, Blair said. Police found evidence linking Grogan to the theft and that he trespassed on the victims’ property, Blair said. Grogan was jailed.

—Troy A. Hughes, 34, of Oak Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:03 p.m. Sunday on charges of domestic abuse battery-child endangerment law and criminal damage to property.

Officers responded to a home in the area of Oak Street in regard to a disturbance. Police arrived, and Hughes was identified as one of the people involved in the disturbance, Blair said. Hughes allegedly struck the victim in the presence of a juvenile and damaged property belonging to the victim, Blair said. Hughes was jailed.

—George L. Adair Jr., 44, of School Lane in Thibodaux, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving under suspension, no insurance, switched license plate and registration required.

Officers observed a vehicle in the area of La. 70 that had a license plate displayed that was registered to another vehicle. A stop was initiated, and Adair was identified as the operator of the vehicle, Blair said.

Adair had a suspended driver’s license, and the vehicle he was operating did not have proper insurance or registration, Blair said. Adair was jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported responding to 117 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Edwin Calloway, 36, of Todd Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 5:48 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor and violation of a controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone, and a warrant charging him with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of clonazepam, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Narcotics detectives went to Calloway’s home to serve the warrant for his arrest. Detectives received consent to search a vehicle at the location and found individually packaged bags of methamphetamine, Hebert said.

The warrant charges were the result of an investigation into illegal drug activity at the home. Detectives conducted a search warrant at the address on Sept. 21 and located multiple bags of marijuana, clonazepam pills, and various items of drug paraphernalia, Hebert said. Calloway was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.

—Mary Guidry, 55, of Vining Lane in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:48 a.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace by using offensive language.

—Kristy Davis, 37, of Natalie Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 10:48 a.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace by using offensive language.

A deputy investigating a report of harassment in Patterson found that Guidry and Davis were cursing at each other causing a disturbance in the neighborhood. Both women were released on summonses to appear in court Dec. 1.

—Millette Robinson, 52, of Chennault Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:22 a.m. Saturday on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.

A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed speeding 59 mph in a 45 mph zone on U.S. 90 in Bayou Vista. The deputy spoke with the driver, Robinson, and found that he was driving with a suspended license. Robinson was released on a summons to appear in court Dec. 1.

—Two juvenile males both ages 16 of Bayou Vista, were arrested at 10:08 a.m. Sunday on charges of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and ungovernable juvenile.

A deputy investigated a report of people entering into a shed without the owner’s permission in Bayou Vista. The subjects were identified as juveniles. Following the investigation, the juveniles were charged with the crime and released to guardians pending juvenile court proceedings.

—Ferrin Lewis, 32, of Thomas Drive in Houma, was arrested at 2:21 p.m. Sunday on a charge of theft by shoplifting. A deputy investigating a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista collected evidence that Lewis concealed items in his pockets and attempted to leave the store without paying for the goods. Lewis was released on a summons to appear in court Dec. 1.

Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests relating to east St. Mary Parish:

—Clifton James Lodrigue, 31, Lucia Street in Patterson was arrested Thursday on a charge of theft.

He was transported to the parish jail. Officers responded to a tribal business on July 21 in reference to a theft. While investigating the incident, officers learned that a man had committed a theft at the business and left property before their arrival.

The man was identified as Lodrigue and a warrant was obtained for his arrest, Hutchinson said. With the assistance of Patterson police, Lodrigue was located and arrested on the warrant.

—Greggory Carbins, 68, of Bernice Street in Morgan City, was arrested Friday on a charge of theft. He was transported to the parish jail.

Officers responded to a tribal business on Thursday in reference to a theft. While investigating the incident, officers learned that Carbins had committed a theft but was no longer at the business upon their arrival, Hutchinson said.

A warrant was obtained for Carbins’ arrest and with the assistance of Morgan City police and the St Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Carbins was located and arrested on the warrant.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrest:

—Leeann Jones, 31, of Jones Street in Berwick, was arrested at 3:46 a.m. Sunday on a charge of driving under suspension and on warrants charging her with failure to appear for a revocation hearing and failure to appear for a hearing on a charge of simple battery. Jones was awaiting bail to be set.

Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported no arrests.