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First day of school

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 4:07pm

Physical education coach Mike Glatter helps students board a bus at Morgan City's Julia B. Maitland Elementary School on Tuesday, the first day of classes for the 2023-24 year for St. Mary public schools. Tuesday was also the first day for Central Catholic.

The Review/Bill Decker

Morgan City police radio logs for Aug. 7-8

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 2:22pm

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.
Monday, Aug. 7
6:34 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Suspicious person complaint.
8:19 a.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Theft complaint.
9:14 a.m. Wren Street; Medical.
11:05 a.m. Morgan City Police Department Jail; Arrest.
11:14 a.m. 1000 block of David Drive; Medical.
11:26 a.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Medical.
1:57 p.m. 1100 block of Birch Street; Civil.
2:43 p.m. 7300 block of La 182; Alarm call.
2:52 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
4:13 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Complaint.
4:15 p.m. La. 182 East/Amelia; Assistance.
5:18 p.m. 600 block of Maine Street; Welfare check.
6:32 p.m. 200 block of Bowman Street; Animal complaint.
7:20 p.m. 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Alarm.
9:20 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Reckless driving.
9:50 p.m. Morgan City; Building checks.
9:56 p.m. Sixth/Willow streets; Suspicious person.
10:28 p.m. 1700 block of McDermott Drive; Patrol request.
10:40 p.m. 900 block of Spruce Street; Alarm.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
12:49 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
1:19 a.m. 2000 block of Railroad Avenue; Suspicious person.
2:59 a.m. Seventh/Freret streets; Suspicious person.

JOANN MAE BREAUX DELAUNE

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 2:12pm

Joann Mae Breaux Delaune, 88, a native of Morgan City and resident of Carencro, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Delaune of Carencro; three children, Steve Delaune of Lafayette, Carol Brown of Luka, Mississippi, and Paul Delaune of Erath; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death her parents.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m., at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Visitation will resume Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Graveside services will follow in Morgan City Mausoleum.

Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Three drug charges among St. Mary arrests

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 2:10pm
Staff Report

(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 and Franklin police reported three arrests on drug charges, including one alleging possession of methamphetamine.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 38 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Wilbur James Richard Jr., 39, Second Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11 a.m. Monday on charges of introduction of contraband into a penal facility and possession of marijuana.

--Terry Lee Joseph, 25, Nutmeg Drive, Ruston, was arrested at 1:01 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
--Kade Patrick Dugas, 18, Myrtle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:33 p.m. Monday on a charge of reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Tony Gibson, 59, Martin Luther King Avenue, Baldwin, was arrested at 7:29 p.m. Monday on charges of threatening a public official, disturbing the peace and two counts of child restraint. Gibson was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,750.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to five complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and this arrest:

--Darren Darby, 27, Isabella Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:15 p.m. Friday a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Darby was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

Three Parish Council races emerge in early qualifying

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 9:57am
Staff Report

Three St. Mary Parish Council races in the Oct. 14 primary took shape in the first hour of qualifying Tuesday.

Candidates for sheriff and clerk of court followed through on long-announced plans to run, while two of the three people who have announced plans to run for the State Senate qualified.

In Parish Council District 10, one of the three at-large districts where candidates are elected by a parishwide vote, former Councilman Peter Soprano of Franklin qualified early Tuesday. The seat is currently held by Gwendolyn Hidalgo of Bayou Vista, who chairs the council. She had not qualified by 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

In District 1, Herbert "H.B." Bell of Baldwin qualified to run against incumbent the Rev. Craig Mathews of Jeanerette.

District 4 incumbent Scott Ramsey of Bayou Vista has announced that he won't run for a second term. On Tuesday, recreation board member Javon Charles of Bayou Vista qualified along with David W. Hill, also of Bayou Vista.

Incumbents J Ina of Franklin, Patrick Hebert of Berwick, James Bennett of Morgan City and Mark Duhon of Amelia qualified early Tuesday.

No one qualified in the opening hour for parish president. Former state Rep. Sam Jones has said he plans to run for that office. Incumbent David Hanagriff is term-limited.

Chief Deputy Gary Driskell qualified to run to succeed Sheriff Blaise Smith, who has announced that he is stepping down.

Former Judge Greg Aucoin signed up to run for clerk of court, the office from which longtime Clerk Cliff Dressel is departing.

Assessor Jarod Longman qualified to run for re-election. No one has qualified for coroner, the office now held by Dr. Eric Melancon.

Another incumbent, state Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin, is term-limited after 12 years of representing District 21. Two candidates who have announced plans to run qualified Tuesday: Robert Allain, R-Franklin, and former parish Chief Administrative Officer Henry C. "Bo" LaGrange, R-Patterson. Morgan City businessman Stephen Swiber has also announced plans to run.

State. Rep. Beryl Amedee, R-Gray, qualified to run for re-election from District 51. Her district comes into east St. Mary.

The rest of the parish is in District 50, represented by Vincent St. Blanc, R-Franklin. He had not qualified by 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Qualifying runs through Thursday.

Drug, weapon, battery charges in weekend arrests

Mon, 08/07/2023 - 2:49pm

(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.)<

Area law enforcement agencies reported arrests on theft, assault, domestic abuse, drug and weapon charges over the weekend.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 82-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 85 complaints and made these arrests:

--Brennan Richard Tabor, 35, Patterson, was arrested at 10:35 a.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Alexander Cardona Rodriguez, 29, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:06 a.m. Saturday on charges of simple assault and stalking. Rodriguez was also named in a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Clayton Tardy Jr., 61, Baldwin, was arrested at 2:51 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft, expired driver's license, no insurance, no license plate and failure of owner to secure registration.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Michael Brandon Cocke, 34, Charenton, was arrested at 8:39 a.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging indecent behavior with a juvenile and sexual battery (rubbing, touching). Bail has not been set at this time.

--Jack Guillory, 48, Berwick, was arrested at 2:10 a.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of distribution of methamphetamine. Bail was set at $50,000.

--Kyle Bailey Bellard, 23, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:33 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a drug-free zone, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal carrying of a weapon, and resisting arrest or officer.

Bail has not been set at this time

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 150 calls for service and made these arrests:

--Kevin N. Doyle, 51, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested on at 4:11 p.m. Friday on a charge of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities.

--Kelvin Walker, 56, Arizona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:57 pm. Friday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Morrisuantee V. Charles, 31, Belanger Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging failure to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Carlos Gomez, 20Railroad Ave. Morgan City, LA was arrested at 5:50 p.m. Saturday on charges of hit and run, no registration, driver must be licensed and no insurance.

--Shelia A. Gallow, 37, Blont Road, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 3:36 a.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for trial (16th Judicial District Court).

--Marvin M. Williamson Jr., 58, Olive Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 8:37 a.m. Sunday on charges of expired license plate and proper equipment required on vehicle, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Randy L. Hatcher, 44, Aucoin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:55 p.m. Sunday on charges of disturbing the peace (language), unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and remaining after forbidden.

--Humberto Maldonado, 39, Front Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:22 p.m. Sunday on charges of domestic abuse battery and domestic abuse (child endangerment law).

Franklin

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

--Yolanda Baker, 48, 12th Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:50 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Baker was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Gloria Mitchell, 51, Canal Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 9:17 p.m. Friday on a charge of simple battery. Mitchell was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Lonnie Baker, 31, Willow Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. Friday on a charge of theft. Baker was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Alita Tabb, 23, Deslinges Road, Baldwin, was arrested at 2:44 a.m. Saturday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of theft. Tabb was additionally arrested on the charge of possession of methamphetamine. Tabb was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Brittnay Clements, 35, Second Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:58 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Clements was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Donecia Wilson, 31, Seventh Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Saturday on charges of speeding, expired license plate, suspended driver's license and no proof of insurance. Wilson was booked, processed and released on a $263 bond.

--Brandon Butler, 39, Hamilton Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:06 a.m. Sunday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Butler was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

Qualifying for Oct. 14 primary begins Tuesday

Mon, 08/07/2023 - 9:50am

Staff Report
Qualifying for the Oct. 14 primary opens Tuesday, marking the start of what looks like a long and eventful political season.
Statewide and legislative offices will appear on the ballot alongside St. Mary Parish government offices.
Local and municipal candidates and state legislative candidates qualify at the St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court’s Office on the second floor of the Parish Courthouse.
All candidates for state office will qualify at the Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge.
Qualifying will be 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 8-10 for state offices and 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. for parish candidates who qualify at the Clerk of Court's Office.
Qualifying candidates will be required to provide an email address and present a valid Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana identification card. For more information on qualifying, visit the secretary of state’s website at www.sos.la.gov.
At the top of the ballot will be the race to succeed two-term Gov. John Bel Edwards, a rare Democratic governor in the Deep South.
Among those vying to be governor are former congressman and current Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican; Democrat Shawn Wilson, who worked as Edwards’ secretary of transportation; and Steve Waguespack, a Republican and former director of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.
One legislative race affecting St. Mary took shape early: the race to succeed three-term state Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin, in District 21.
He’s term-limited after serving three four-year stints in the Senate.
His son, Robert Allain, has announced plans to run for that seat, along with former St. Mary Parish Chief Administrative Officer Henry C. “Bo” LaGrange and businessman Stephen Swiber.
Another term-limited official, Parish President David Hanagriff, leaves office in January. Former Franklin Mayor and state Rep. Sam Jones has announced plans to run.
Longtime Clerk of Court Cliff Dressel is stepping down after this term. Former Judge Greg Aucoin has made the rounds at local government meetings to announce his intention to run.

Morgan City police radio logs for Aug. 4-7

Mon, 08/07/2023 - 8:40am

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, Aug. 4
7:57 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
8:17 a.m. 1100 block of Seventh Street; 911 hang up.
8:28 a.m. 1800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Animal complaint.
8:40 a.m. Elm/Marguerite streets; Complaint.
8:45 a.m. 300 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.
9:02 a.m. La. 70/U.S. 90; Stalled vehicle.
9:46 a.m. Lakewood Drive; Suspicious subject.
10:07 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle; Complaint.
10:30 a.m. Eighth Street & Ditch Avenue; Suspicious subject.
11:14 a.m. Victor II Boulevard and La 70; Animal complaint.
11:25 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Disturbance.
11:26 a.m. 300 block of Aycock Street; Theft.
11:29 a.m. 300 block of Patton Street; Juvenile complaint.
11:52 a.m. Greenwood Street; Complaint.
12:02 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Stalled vehicle.
12:25 p.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Animal complaint.
1:14 p.m. Greenwood & Florida streets; Complaint.
1:27 p.m. 300 block of Grizzaffi Street; Theft.
1:38 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Medical.
2:11 p.m. Maine & Fifth streets; Suspicious subject.
2:29 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
2:32 p.m. 800 block of South Everett Street; Warrant.
3:28 p.m. 1100 block of Eighth Street; Lost and found.
3:34 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
3:39 p.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Arrest.
4:02 p.m. Duke & Fifth streets; Disturbance.
4:02 p.m. Front & Egle streets; Disturbance.
4:39 p.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Complaint.
4:49 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
4:59 p.m. 800 block of Ditch Avenue; Complaint.
5:18 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Medical.
5:28 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
5:52 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Warrant.
5:54 p.m. 200 block of Leona Street; Medical.
7:04 p.m. 1000 block of Eighth Street; Complaint.
7:06 p.m. Area of Marguerite/Sixth streets; Complaint.
7:09 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
8:55 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Vehicle accident.
8:58 p.m. 900 block of Palm Street; Alarm.
9 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
9:47 p.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Disturbance.
10:38 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Complaint.
10:53 p.m. Area of Maple Street; Loud music.
11:18 p.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Alarm.
Saturday, Aug. 5
12:42 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Suspicious person/vehicle.
12:47 a.m. 300 block of Patton Street; Assistance.
1:05 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Theft.
1:48 a.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
2:36 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
3 a.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
Sunday, Aug. 6
6:04 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Alarm.
6:52 a.m. Third & Everett streets; Lost and found.
7:13 a.m. Victor II Boulevard & La. 70; Signs and signals.
7:54 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
8:04 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Theft.
8:28 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Arrest.
9:56 a.m. 500 block of Sixth Street; Telephone harassment.
9:57 a.m. 200 block of Utah Street; Medical.
10:06 a.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
10:37 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Stand by.
10:43 a.m. 1200 block of Clothilde Street; Patrol.
10:47 a.m. La. 70; Stalled vehicle.
2:21 p.m. U.S. 90; Reckless operation.
4:11 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Suspicious subject.
4:24 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
4:33 p.m. U.S. 90 ; Traffic incident.
4:35 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Theft.
6:07 p.m. Area of Arkansas Street; Complaint.
7:14 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
7:39 p.m. Area of Aucoin Street; Disturbance.
8:19 p.m. 200 block of Onstead Street; Complaint.
10:19 p.m. 1100 block of Front Street; Fight.
11:03 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Medical.
11:20 p.m. 400 block of Adams Street; Complaint.
Monday, Aug. 7
12:33 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Alarm.
2:48 a.m. 100 block of Louisa Street; Telephone harassment.
2:51 a.m. Area of Wytchwood/Chestnut drives; Suspicious person/vehicle.

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