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BURLIN LaCOSTE

Burlin LaCoste, 92, a resident of Berwick, died Saturday, April 13, 2024.
He is survived by four children, Burton LaCoste of Patterson, Ellen Barnett of Seattle, Teri Gros of Berwick and Terry LaCoste; 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, four children, a grandson, parents and numerous siblings.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. until services at 2 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Berwick Cemetery.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Morgan City, Central Catholic advance in softball playoffs

Both Morgan City teams advanced in the LHSAA high school softball playoffs with wins in Friday bi-district games.

In Non-Select Division II, 18th-seeded Morgan City upset No. 15 Loranger 7-6. Morgan City will play at No. 2 Lutcher at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the regionals.

And in Select Division IV, 15th-seeded Central Catholic downed No. 18 Slaughter Community College 9-3. Central Catholic will play No. 2 Catholic-Pointe Coupee at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hornet Park.

Two other St. Mary teams were eliminated in bi-district play Friday.

No. 10 Central Private beat No. 23 Hanson Memorial 15-5. Central Private will play at No. 6 St. Mary on Tuesday.

In Non-Selection Division III, No. 12 Mamou defeated No. 21 Berwick 8-1. Mamou will play at No. 5 Jena on Tuesday.

Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association Spring League results

Week 1
........................................W L
Hit & Miss........................5 4
The Good Fellas..............5 4
Bayou Ringers...............4.5 4.5
We Got This .................4.5 4.5
Born To Ring...................4 5
The Crawdads................4 5
High scratch point average: (30’) Tim Gilmore 80.0, Clyde Landry 72.0 and Julius Lovell 61.3; and (40’) Dale Pearce 51.3, Dwain Arceneaux 48.3 and Tim Hayles 43.7.
High individual ringer percentage: (30’) Gilmore 59.2, Landry 51.7 and Lovell 39.2; and (40’) Pearce 34.2, Arceneaux 30.8 and Hayles 24.2.
High scratch game: (30’) Gilmore 82, Landry 75 and Lovell 63; (40’) Pearce 59, Arceneaux 57 and Randy Giroir 49. Most ringers one night: Gilmore 71, Landry 62 and Lovell 47; and most ringers one game: Gilmore 24, Landry 22, Pearce 17, Lovell 17, Arceneaux 15 and Travis Bourdier 14.
Most points one night: Gilmore 240, Landry 216, Lovell 184, Pearce 154 and Bourdier 148; and best won-loss record: Pearce 3-0; Gilmore, Arceneaux, Hayles, Jim Guzdial, Calvin Johnson, Glenn Caillouet and Al Graham, all 2-1.
Most points one night – team: Hit & Miss 455 and Born To Ring 416; and most ringers one night – team: Hit & Miss 114 and Born To Ring 103.

Week 2
....................................W L
Born To Ring.............11.5 6.5
Hit & Miss.................10 8
The Crawdads...........9 9
Bayou Ringers..........8.5 9.5
We Got This..............6.5 11.5
High scratch point average: (30’) Tim Gilmore 81.0, Clyde Landry 68.7 and Burnie Williams 68.0; and (40’) Dwain Arceneaux 51.7, Dale Pearce 49.7 and Tim Hayles 43.7.
High individual ringer percentage: (30’) Gilmore 60.4, Landry 51.3 and Williams 42.5; and (40’) Arceneaux 34.6, Pearce 33.8 and Hayles 24.2.
High scratch game: (30’) Gilmore 85, Williams 77 and Landry 75; and (40’) Pearce 67, Arceneaux 58 and Randy Giroir 49.
Most ringers: (one night) Gilmore 74, Landry 62 and Williams 51; and (one game) Gilmore 26, Landry 23, Pearce 21, Williams 19 and Jimmy Percle 18. Most points one night: Gilmore 246, Landry 216, Williams 204, Lovell 184 and Arceneaux 165.
Best won-loss record: Pearce, Gilmore and Arceneaux 5-1; Glenn Caillouet 4-2; Percle, Tyler Bourdier, Hayles and Calvin Johnson 2-1; most points one night – team: Hit & Miss 523 and Born To Ring 455; and most ringers one night – team: Born To Ring 130 and Hit & Miss 114.

Bayou Vista bike winner

Fourth-grader Linda "Bella" Carnley is Bayou Vista Elementary's bicycle winner for the third nine weeks. She's shown with teacher Rachel Kidder. The bicycle was donated by Kidder Inc. Each nine weeks, one winner is drawn from the students in the Principal's List, Honor Roll and Positive Behavior categories.

Submitted Photo

Morgan City police radio logs for April 12-15

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, April 12
7:56 a.m. 500 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
8:19 a.m. Fifth/Duke streets; Complaint.
8:40 a.m. 1400 block of North Third Street; Stand by.
9:29 a.m. 1000 block of Ninth Street; Removal of subject.
10:08 a.m. Fifth Street; Medical.
10:37 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Theft.
11:02 a.m. La. 182/Martin Luther King Boulevard; Traffic incident.
11:25 a.m. 100 block of Aycock Street; 911 hang up.
12:18 p.m. 1400 block of Bernice Street; Medical.
12:40 p.m. 400 block of Levee Road; Medical.
12:51 p.m. 600 block of Louisa Street; Animal complaint.
1:02 p.m. 100 block of Marquis Manor; Medical.
1:18 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
1:53 p.m. 300 block of Eighth Street; Complaint.
4:32 p.m. 400 block of Louisa Street; Loud music.
4:48 p.m. Sixth/Marguerite streets; Complaint.
5:03 p.m. 200 block of Louisa Street; Patrol.
5:16 p.m. U.S. 90; Arrest.
5:25 p.m. U.S. 90; Assistance.
5:40 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Medical.
6:25 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Fire.
6:52 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless operation.
8:15 p.m. 200 block of Aucoin Street; Welfare concern.
9:39 p.m. 1800 block of Maple Street; Loud music.
10:20 p.m. 1800 block of Maple Street; Loud music.
10:24 p.m. 1800 block of Maple Street; Loud music.
10:41 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Patrol.
10:41 p.m. 7000 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.
11:07 p.m. Maple/Pine streets; Juvenile complaint.
11:22 p.m. 900 block of Hickory Street; Five arrests.
Saturday, April 13
1:02 a.m. Fourth/Maine streets; Alarm.
2:09 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
3:06 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
3:47 a.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Medical.
3:51 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
7:07 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
12:27 p.m. 1600 block of Filmore Street; Complaint.
12:53 p.m. Roderick/Allison streets; Complaint.
1:17 p.m. Sixth/Spruce streets; Assistance.
1:46 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless operation.
2:22 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Theft.
3:32 p.m. Wytchwood/Susan drives; Complaint.
5:13 p.m. Sixth/Franklin streets; Assistance.
5:53 p.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Loud music.
6:02 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Arrest.
7:58 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Removal of subject.
8:21 p.m. 2400 block of Pecan Street; Civil.
8:22 p.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Animal complaint.
9:06 p.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Loud music.
10:04 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Reckless operation.
11:47 p.m. 1200 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
Sunday, April 14
2:18 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
2:30 a.m. 500 block of Front Street; Alarm.
2:31 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Reckless operation.
7:26 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Animal complaint.
8:04 a.m. 1000 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.
8:43 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Assistance.
9:03 a.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Complaint.
9:46 a.m. 10 block of Chennault Street; Complaint.
10:52 a.m. 8400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
11:05 a.m. 900 block of Federal Avenue; Assistance.
11:25 a.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Fire.
11:42 a.m. Youngs Road; Animal complaint.
12:46 p.m. 800 block of Clothilde Street; Assistance.
1:07 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Complaint.
2:24 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Assistance.
6:07 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Arrest.
6:25 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Lost and found.
6:41 p.m. 1700 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
8:13 p.m. 4000 block of Railroad Avenue; Alarm.
9:20 p.m. Clothilde/Eighth streets; Suspicious subject.
11:51 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Complaint.
Monday, April 15
12:13 a.m. Eleventh Street/La. 182; Utility.
2:05 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Arrest.

Three theft arrests in Morgan City; deputies arrest two on domestic abuse charges

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

Morgan City police reported three theft arrests over the weekend, while St. Mary deputies made three arrests on domestic abuse charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 185 calls for service over the last 120-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Frank Lovoi Jr., 39, North Service Road, Raceland, was arrested at 1:37 p.m. Friday on a charge of theft of a firearm.

--Stephanie M. Manjarrez, 30, La. 182, was arrested at 2:15 a.m. Monday on charges of access device fraud (under $1,000), theft (under $1,000) and resisting an officer.

--Quincy J. Johnson, 30, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:07 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft (under $1,000) and possession of synthetic marijuana.

--Kevin Gilton, 45, Johnson Lane, Thibodaux, was arrested at 5:05 p.m. Friday as a fugitive of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Joshua Dee Kiff, 31, Sixth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 9:25 a.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Na’tyia Ra’nae Henry, 21, North Marigny Circle, Duson, was arrested at 7:52 p.m. Thursday on a charge of unauthorized use of an access card.

--JC Ford Jr., 37, Friendship Alley, Amelia, was arrested at 10 a.m. April 10 on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

—Dontrelle Davontae Derousselle, 26, Jeanerette, was arrested at 10:30 a.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery by strangulation. Bail has not been set at this time.

—Maudiel Andony Rames Caceres, 30, Patterson, was arrested at 12:58 a.m. Sunday on charges of domestic abuse battery by strangulation, second-degree battery and aggravated domestic abuse (child endangerment law). Bail has not been set at this time.

—Cameron Hugo Jackson, 24, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:09 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids, violation of controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone), and turning movements and signals required.

Jackson was released on a $30,250 bond.

—Brett Michael Givens, 33, Patterson, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail was set at $723.

—Jason Joseph Olivier, 41, Patterson, was arrested at 8:48 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia, and improper lane usage. Bail has not been set at this time.

—Dametrus Deon Perro Sr., 37, Franklin, was arrested at 9:55 p.m. Sunday on two warrants alleging failure to appear and on a Chitimacha Tribal Police warrant. Bail has not been set on the St. Mary Parish warrants, and a hold has been placed on Perro for another agency.

—Henry Joseph Pierce, 45, Morgan City, was arrested at 3 a.m. Monday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family, and on a Chitimacha Tribal Police warrant. Bail was set on the St. Mary Parish warrants at $46,185 and a hold has been placed on Pierce for another agency.

—Tony J. Gibson, 59, Baldwin, was arrested at 8:52 a.m. Friday on a warrant alleging simple obstruction of highway. Gibson was released on his own recognizance.

—Leslie Soloman, 66, Gibson, was arrested at 12:06 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent distribute MDMA, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of with intent to distribute Xanax, possession of or dealing in unregistered or illegally transferred weapons, possession with intent to distribute hydrocodone, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Lexi Lynn Martin, 25, Franklin, was arrested at 2:24 p.m. Thursday on a charge of simple battery. Martin was released on a $2,500 bond.

—Joshua Dee Kiff, 30, Patterson, was arrested at 1:03 a.m. Thursday on an MCPD warrant alleging failure to appear. Kiff is being held for another agency.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Braxton Alcina, 25, Main Street, Patterson, was arrested Sunday on charges of off-road vehicle on public roadway and driving under suspension.

--James Kyle Jr., 54, Easy Street, Patterson, was arrested Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace and on a warrant alleging disturbing the peace.

--Cornelius J. Kelly Jr., 18, Cleveland Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:15 p.m. April 10 on a charge of possession of stolen things. Kelly was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Traylon A.M. Grogan, 32, First Street, Patterson, was arrested at 9:26 p.m. Thursday on a charge of domestic abuse battery (second offense). Grogan is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests:

--Thomas Kavanaugh, 38, was arrested at 2:56 p.m. April 10 on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

On April 10, the Berwick Police Department received a call from a local business of a person on the property causing a disturbance. Officers responded and made contact with Kavanaugh.

While speaking with Kavanaugh, a strong odor of alcohol was detected coming from his breath and person. It was learned that another agency had just removed him from a different business in the area as well for causing a disturbance.

Kavanaugh was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the above charge.

--William New, 67, Berwick, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and improper lane usage.

About 12:11 a.m. Saturday, an officer in the area of La. 182 observed a vehicle traveling east and crossing the fog line. A traffic stop was conducted and officers made contact with New.

While speaking with New, impairment was detected. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and he performed poorly. He and was subsequently placed under arrest.

New was transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.

--Jean Gomez-Bautista, 20, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. Sunday on a Berwick warrant alleging identity theft.
In March 2024, the Berwick Police Department received a complaint of an identity theft in which the victim’s information was used at a business in Berwick.
An investigation was conducted, and evidence was gathered linking Gomez-Bautista to the crime. Warrants were issued for his arrest. Gomez-Bautista was located Sunday and placed under arrest and booked on warrant.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Brett M. Givens, 33, Emy Lane, Patterson, was arrested Saturday on a probation and parole warrant as well as a non-support warrant following a traffic stop on Saturday evening in Bayou L’Ourse.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle stopped in the main travel lane of La. 662. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Givens. The deputy conducted interview as well as a criminal warrant check. It was determined that Givens was a fugitive wanted by St. Mary Parish.

Givens was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center and released to the custody of St. Mary Parish on Sunday.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 17 complaints over the weekend and made these arrests:

--Kuniko Robertson, 25, Hover Street, Destrahan, was arrested at noon Friday on a charge of speeding. Robertson was booked, processed and released on a $348 bond.

--Michael Ceaser, 44, Martin Luther King Street, Baldwin, was arrested at 9:24 a.m. Sunday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on the charges of driving under suspension and speeding. Ceaser was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Jasmine Williams, 32, Martin Luther King Drive, Jeanerette, was arrested at 1:20 a.m. Monday on a warrant for the New Orleans Police Department alleging theft and criminal damage to property. Williams was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

St. Mary Special Olympics at Patterson High

Scores of competitors came from across St. Mary Parish to Patterson High on Friday for the annual Special Olympics.

The track and field events, run with the help of dozens more student volunteers, are staged to demonstrate the goal of the games for young people with physical and developmental challenges: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

The Special Olympics were founded by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation. Nationwide, the games attract more than 4 million competitors and 1 million volunteers each year.

The Review/Bill Decker

Morgan City police radio logs for April 11-12

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, April 11
7:30 a.m. U.S. 90/La. 182 Onramp; Traffic incident.
7:53 a.m. 300 block of Second Street; Stand by.
9:14 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Remove subject.
9:33 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Intel.
9:35 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Animal complaint.
9:54 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
9:56 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
10:25 a.m. 600 block of First Street; Domestic disturbance.
11:26 a.m. 400 block of Leona Street; Medical.
11:41 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Remove subject.
11:43 a.m. 800 block of Fourth Street; Civil matter.
11:53 a.m. U.S. 90 East/Bridge; Stalled vehicle.
12:07 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Assistance.
12:14 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Assistance.
12:47 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Animal complaint.
1:42 p.m. 600 block of Seventh Street; Suspicious subject.
2 p.m. 1000 block of Ninth Street; Remove subject.
2:15 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Remove subject.
2:18 p.m. Federal Avenue/Egle Street; Vehicle accident.
2:49 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Remove subject.
3:56 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Medical.
4:01 p.m. 10 block of Glenwood Street; Alarm.
4:05 p.m. 1400 block of North Third Street; Disturbance.
4:21 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Vehicle accident.
4:26 p.m. 4000 block of Chennault Street; Alarm.
4:36 p.m. 200 block of Amelia Street; Open door.
4:43 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Narco violation.
5:07 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Suspicious subject.
5:31 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Criminal damage to property.
6:14 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Disturbance.
6:27 p.m. 700 block of Terrebonne Street; Disturbance.
6:51 p.m. 700 block of Hilda Street; Frequent patrols.
7:35 p.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Warrants.
7:51 p.m. Apple Street; Complaint.
7:53 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Complaint.
7:54 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Removal of subject.
8:37 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
8:57 p.m. 6200 block of La. 182; Theft.
9:13 p.m. Area Of Greenwood Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
9:29 p.m. 100 block of Aycock Street; 911 hang up.
10:23 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
10:53 p.m. Lawrence Park; Suspicious person/vehicle.
10:56 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
Friday, April 12
2:21 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
2:34 a.m. U.S. 90; Reckless driver.
3:03 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Removal of subject.
5:18 a.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.

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