Bryan Fontenot, 52, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
He is survived by daughter, Haley Fontenot; son, Ty Fontenot; mother, Marian Michel; father and stepmother, B.G. and Linda Fontenot; sisters, Cindy Thomas, Annette Rhodes and Melanie Lombas; halfbrother, Steven Fontenot; and halfsister, Kate Bonaventure.
Memorial visitation will be Saturday, 4-9 p.m., at Twin City Funeral Home, who is in charge of arrangements.
Samuel Roland Bollhalter Sr., 36, a resident of Gibson, died Monday, July 3, 2023, at his residence.
He is survived by his parents, Tim and Jamie Bollhalter; two sons, Samuel Roland Jr. and Eli Bollhalter; brother, Timothy Bollhalter; two sisters, Barbara Bollhalter and Bridget Provost; and grandfather, Glen Ghiradi.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(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.)
A Houma man accused of failing to appear on drug and gun charges here was also named in a St. Martin warrant alleging first-degree murder, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies also reported other arrests on drug, domestic battery and feticide charges.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 84 complaints and made these arrests:
--Jujuan Melvin Poindexter, 22, Houma, was arrested at 5:01 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of illegal use, possession or control of weapons in a crime of violence; illegal possession of stolen firearms; possession of hydrocodone bitartrate; possession of marijuana; improper lane usage; and no seat belt.
Bail has not been set on the St. Mary Parish charges.
Poindexter was also named in an active St. Martin Parish warrant alleging first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and criminal damage to property.
A hold has been place on Poindexter for another agency.
--Donald Ray Richard Jr., 42, Baldwin, was arrested at 1:57 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, general speed law, possession of Schedule II drugs and possession of Schedule V drugs.
Richard was released on a $15,000 bond.
--Jada I'yoanie Druilhet, 22, Franklin, was arrested at 10:52 a.m. Friday on charges of resisting an officer by giving false information; view outward and inward through windshield; unlawful production, manufacturing, distribution of fraudulent documents; inciting a riot; and disturbing the peace (fighting), and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of simple battery.
Druilhet also was named in two Franklin Police Department warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of resisting an officer and expired vehicle inspection.
Druilhet also was named in a Jeanerette warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing.
Bail has not been set on the St. Mary Parish charges, and a hold has been placed for another agency.
--Grant Michael Walker, 27, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:53 a.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Bail has not been set at this time.
--Jeremiah Thomas Singleton, 21, Patterson, was arrested at 11:14 a.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging two counts of violation of protective orders, domestic abuse battery and second-degree feticide. Bail has not been set at this time.
Berwick
Chief David S. Leonard reported this arrest:
--Kevin Dontay, 38, Sixth Street, St. Berwick was arrested at 10:06 p.m. Saturday on charges of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment), simple assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
About 9:14 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a disturbance call at a residence on Sixth Street. Dontay was learned to be the suspect of the altercation.
Officers spoke with the victim and witnesses, who stated Dontay made several threats to harm the victim. Through investigation, it was learned that Dontay was in possession of a firearm and is a convicted felon, which prohibits him from doing so.
Dontay was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked.
Franklin
Chief Cedric Handy said the Franklin Police Department responded to 21 complaints over the weekend and made these arrests:
--Lilly Touchet, 31, Magnolia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 8:38 p.m. Friday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Touchet was booked, processed and released to appear in 16th Judicial District Court.
--Raken Tillman, 20, Hamilton Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:42 a.m. Saturday on charges of aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, speed zone limits, driver must be licensed, 10 counts of stop sign violation and flight from an officer.
Tillman was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
--Troyvor Tillman, 27, Park Avenue, Thibodaux, was arrested at 7:21 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for City Court of Thibodaux alleging failure to appear on charges of failure to display license plate and possession of marijuana. Tillman was additionally arrested on a warrant for 17th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on the charges of driver must be licensed, view outward or inward through windshield and possession of marijuana.
Tillman was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
--Ronnie Boatman Jr., 44, Carl C. Foulcard Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 8:54 p.m. Sunday on charges of theft, two counts of criminal trespassing and simple burglary. Boatman was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
--Alvin Cook, 68, of Anderson St., Franklin, was arrested at 9:00 p.m. Sunday on a warrant dated July 5 alleging theft. Cook was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.
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, July 6
6:42 a.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Noise complaint.
9:09 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
9:35 a.m. 200 block of Barrow Street; Medical.
10:18 a.m. 400 block of Sixth Street; Animal complaint.
10:23 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Medical.
1:22 p.m. 1000 block of Hilda Street; Alarm.
2:49 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Alarm.
3:16 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
4:15 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
4:16 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Criminal damage to property.
4:59 p.m. La. 70; Patrol request.
5 p.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Patrol request.
5:06 p.m. 600 block of Freret Street; Medical.
5:09 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Vehicle accident.
5:22 p.m. 400 block of Lawrence Street; Hit and run.
5:25 p.m. 1300 block of Front Street; Complaint.
8:08 p.m. 3000 block of Helen Drive; Patrol request.
8:31 p.m. 2600 block of Hemlock Street; 911 hang up.
8:37 p.m. 700 block of General Patton Street; Suspicious activity.
9:12 p.m. 600 block of Grove Street; Loud music.
9:38 p.m. Duke/Fourth streets; Suspicious subjects.
10:44 p.m. 3000 block of Diane Drive; Medical.
11:15 p.m. 600 block of Arenz Street; Suspicious subjects.
11:38 p.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Animal complaint.
11:57 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Welfare check.
Friday, July 7
12:18 a.m. Federal Avenue/Freret Street; Assistance.
1:12 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Narco complaint.
2:03 a.m. 8400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
2:24 a.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Animal complaint.
2:28 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
2:32 a.m. 1000 block of Kimberly Drive; Assistance.
7:31 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Arrest.
9:42 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:09 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Removal of subject.
10:30 a.m. 2000 block of Federal Avenue; Two arrests.
10:40 a.m. 700 block of Hilda Street; Medical.
11:32 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Patrol.
11:48 a.m. 1800 block of Sixth Street; Medical.
11:58 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Arrest.
12:04 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Crash.
12:22 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
12:31 p.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Crash.
12:40 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Complaint.
12:40 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Lost and found.
4:19 p.m. 6600 block of La. 182; Crash.
4:31 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Assistance.
4:37 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Animal complaint.
5:32 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Crash.
6:59 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
8:18 p.m. Area of Orange Street; Complaint.
8:44 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
9:35 p.m. Area of Elm/Onstead streets; Complaint.
9:46 p.m. Area of Ditch/Railroad avenues; Complaint.
10:17 p.m. Area of Belanger/Sixth streets; Complaint.
10:29 p.m. 1800 block of Filmore Street; Complaint.
11:15 p.m. 600 block of Louisiana Street; Complaint.
11:57 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Suspicious person/vehicle.
12:10 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
12:30 a.m. Area of U.S. 90; Complaint.
12:38 a.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
12:43 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
1:05 a.m. Area of Greenwood Street; Complaint.
1:08 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
1:36 a.m. 1600 block of Victor II Boulevard; Medical.
2:03 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Loud music.
2:07 a.m. Area of Roderick Street/Wytchwood Drive; Suspicious person/vehicle.
2:17 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
2:19 a.m. 1600 block of Victor II Boulevard; Medical.
2:43 a.m. 2000 block of Keith Street; Medical.
4:31 a.m. Area of Willard Street/La. 70; Suspicious person/vehicle.
4:46 a.m. Area of Aycock Street/La. 182; Vehicle accident.
4:53 a.m. Area of Railroad Avenue/Myrtle Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
5:29 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Medical.
Saturday, July 8
7:13 a.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.
7:47 a.m. 2000 block of Keith Street; Welfare concern.
8:23 a.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Disturbance.
1:19 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
2:55 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Telephone harassment.
2:59 p.m. 1600 block of McDermott Drive; Alarm.
3:15 p.m. 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; 911 hang up.
5:19 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
5:39 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Disturbance.
6:46 p.m. 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; 911 hang up.
7:45 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Medical.
7:51 p.m. 1200 block of Clothilde Street; Suspicious subject.
8:36 p.m. 1400 block of Walnut Drive; Complaint.
8:59 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Medical.
9:33 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Complaint.
10:07 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Animal complaint.
10:45 p.m. 8300 block of La. 182; Suspicious vehicle.
11:19 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Subject removal.
Sunday, July 9
12:22 a.m. 200 block of Headland Street; Complaint.
12:50 a.m. Pine/Sixth streets; Suspicious subject.
1:29 a.m. Brownell Homes; Patrol request.
2:12 a.m. 1100 block of Front Street; Alarm.
3:23 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious vehicle.
3:29 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious subject.
4:06 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Stand by.
Cody Paul Fryou Sr., 33, a native of Morgan City and resident of Hartford, Kentucky, died Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois.
He is survived by parents, Jeffery Fryou and Ava Meyer; sons, Broden Arnt of Corpus Christi, Texas and Cody Fryou Jr. of Pevely, Missouri; daughter, River Fryou of Pevely, Missouri; sister, Brooke Stovall of House Springs, Missouri; and brother, Curt Fisher Jr. of House Springs, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorial services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights, Illinois, who is in charge of arrangements.
Gerald Peter Lancon, 92, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Katy, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Toups Lancon; a daughter, Kim Hoyle; son, Burt Lancon; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gov. John Bel Edwards was in Franklin on Friday for a happy occasion, the ribbon-cutting for the Bayou Bend Health System's Wellness Center. But he ended his remarks with a warning: Be prepared for hurricanes.
"You all, actually, over the last several years have dodged a number of close calls because they go to Lake Charles, they go to the southeast," Edwards said. "If there's an area that's due ..."
A low rumble moved through the crowd assembled for the ribbon-cutting .
"That's right," the governor said.
His warning came not only because we're nearly six weeks into hurricane season, but because one of the leading tropical forecasters has upped its forecast for 2023.
Colorado State University's Weather & Climate Research program had issued a preseason forecast for a slightly below-average number of storms in 2023.
On Thursday, Colorado State issued a revised forecast with above-average activity for the Atlantic Basin, including the Gulf:
--18 named storms (30-year average, 14.4).
--90 named storm days (average, 69.4).
--Nine hurricanes (average, 7.2).
--35 hurricane days (average, 27).
--Four major hurricanes (average, 3.2).
A major hurricane has Category 3 strength or more. A Category 3 hurricane has sustained winds of at least 111 mph.
The so-so or slightly below-average forecasts from Colorado State and the National Hurricane Center were based in part on the emergence of an El Niño weather pattern.
El Niño is a cyclical period of warm water in the souther Pacific that tends to generate winds that inhibit hurricane development.
But "the extreme anomalous warmth in the Atlantic may counteract some of the typical El Niño-driven wind shear," Colorado State's forecast said.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says nearly half the world's large bodies of water are experiencing unusually high surface temperatures. In the Atlantic and
Gulf, that means more energy to sustain and intensify tropical weather that could affect Louisiana.
And that's another reason to be prepared, the governor said in Franklin.
"Please understand," Edwards said at Friday's ribbon-cutting, "that unlike years ago, rapid intensification happens. Sometimes a storm is at your doorstep, and it's not even a hurricane, and within 48 hours it's making landfall as a major hurricane."
Preparation for hurricanes continues to evolve.
In St. Mary Parish, emergency officials learned during recent hurricane outages that people undergoing oxygen therapy can have a tough time in the aftermath. Some fire stations were able to recharge oxygen systems.
Hurricane Ida caused only minor damage in St. Mary in 2021, but Ida created numberless headaches for first responders when cell service and the network devoted to emergency use went down.
Chris Samber, who oversees AT&T's network, told The Verge tech website that the carrier has instituted triple redundancy for lines into mission critical offices, including those that handle the first responder system.
“We had two routes into the main switching center during Hurricane Ida, and we learned that we need three,” Samber said.
He also said the use of portable cell towers, which some first responders had asked for to make it easier to find their way to people in need, is "useful."
Anthony Barham tells prospective students about programs at South Louisiana Community College's Yong Memorial Campus in Morgan City during an open house Friday. The spotlight at the open house was on the maritime electronics, precision machining and certified nursing assistant programs. Barham is Young Memorial's dean of maritime and continuing education. Enrollment for the fall semester is underway at Young Memorial.
The Review/Diane Miller Fears
(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, St. Mary and Assumption authorities reported arrests on battery and assault charges Thursday and early Friday.
Morgan City
Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the 24-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 38 calls for service and made these arrests:
--Julia Glynn, 32, Arizona St. Morgan City, was arrested at 9:45 p.m. Thursday on a charge of second-degree battery.
--Kalab C. Wood, 29, Bees Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. Friday on charges of simple assault and disturbing the peace (language).
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 30 complaints and made these arrests:
--Matthew Ryan Senette, 39, Centerville, was arrested at 10:56 a.m Thursday on a charge of battery of a dating partner (strangulation). Bail has been set at $18,500.
--Keith Anthony Rhodes, 60, Houma, was arrested at 7:27 p.m. on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possesson with intent to distribute marijuana, transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, possession of drug paraphernalia and signaling required.
Bail has been set at $2,500.
--Anthony D. Lightfoot, 41, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:37 a.m. Thursday by the Narcotics Section on charges of for possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice. Bail has been set at $18,500.
--Anthony Bourda Jr., 42, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:37 a.m. Thursday by the Narcotics Section on a charge of psssing in a no-passing zone, reckless operation of a vehicle, flight from an officer, driving under suspension and no insurance.
Bourda was released on a $10,000 bond.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:
--Javon T. Williams, 27, Alexander Road, St. Martinville, was arrested Friday as a fugitive from East Baton Rouge Parish on a charge of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).
The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on La. 70 in Pierre Part on Friday morning.
A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and initiated a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified Williams. He stated he did not possess a valid driver’s license.
During a warrants check, Williams came back as wanted by East Baton Rouge Parish on a felony domestic warrant.
Williams was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending transfer to East Baton Rouge Parish.
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.
Wednesday, July 5
6:33 a.m. 1100 block of Second Street; Animal complaint.
8:05 a.m. 700 block of David Drive; Alarm.
8:06 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Alarm.
8:54 a.m. 1000 block of Hickory Street; Medical.
9:16 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
9:36 a.m. 1000 block of Fig Street; Animal complaint.
10:24 a.m. 500 block of Railroad Avenue; Welfare check.
11:19 a.m. 1700 block of Federal Avenue; Animal complaint.
12:15 p.m. 6000 block of Railroad Avenue; Stolen vehicle.
12:23 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Animal complaint.
12:48 p.m. Maryland/Fifth streets; Complaint.
1:44 p.m. Sixth/Marshall streets; Arrest.
2:06 p.m. Area of La. 70; Reckless driver.
2:25 p.m. 100 block of Brownell Street; Telephone harassment.
2:37 p.m. 2300 block of Maple Street; Lost and found property.
3:18 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
3:19 p.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Animal complaint.
3:21 p.m. 1200 block of South Prescott Drive; Alarm.
3:34 p.m. U.S. 90 Westbound; Traffic incident.
3:41 p.m. 1500 block of Front Street; Lost and found property.
4:47 p.m. 1300 block of Barrow Street; Complaint.
5:09 p.m. Apple Street; Fireworks.
5:14 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Medical.
6:04 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Civil matter.
6:22 p.m. 900 block of Fourth Street; Disturbance.
7:23 p.m. 1700 block of Elk Street; Harassment.
8:44 p.m. Garber Street/Jacquet Homes; Building check.
9:14 p.m. Fourth/Greenwood streets; Warrant.
Thursday, July 6
12:45 a.m. Onstead Street/Federal Avenue; Suspicious person.
1:31 a.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
5:10 a.m. 1400 block of Bernice Street; Medical.
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