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Thibodaux Regional Health System said Monday that it will appeal last week's court ruling that could force the system to cease treating patients at two Houma clinics.

District Judge Jason Degate of Terrebonne Parish's 32nd Judicial District Court issued an injunction prohibiting Thibodaux Regional from operating the urgent care and multispecialty clinics on St. Charles Street in Houma.

Degate stayed his order until May 5 to allow patients to seek care elsewhere.

The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 against Thibodaux Regional and Lafourche Parish Hospital District No. 3.

The lawsuit alleges that Thibodaux Regional's operation of the two clinics violates in Terrebonne violates state law governing hospital districts.

The lawsuit was filed to "protect the public interest of ensuring viable and self-sustaining hospital service districts statewide and to support the healthcare of its community and the economic stability of the people and employees of Terrebonne Parish," Terrebonne General said.

“Terrebonne General is pleased that the Court agreed that Thibodaux Regional’s facilities in Terrebonne Parish were operating in violation of the Hospital Service District Law,” said Phyllis Peoples, Terrebonne General president and CEO, in a news release.

“We believe the 30-day period is reasonable for an orderly cessation of operations at those locations found to have been operating in violation of state law.”

"Thibodaux Regional Health System does not agree with the ruling and plans to appeal are underway," said a Thibodaux General press release.

"Thibodaux Regional Health System greatly appreciates the trust and support of the people we serve. We remain deeply committed to deliver high quality, personalized care, bringing services to people closer to home to improve accessibility, convenience and timeliness of care."

The urgent care clinic treats 20,000 patients each year, Thibodaux Regional said, and the multispecialty clinic sees 10,000 patients annually. The multispecialty clinic offers pulmonology, obstetrics-gynecology, neurology, neurosurgery, podiatry, internal medicine, family practice, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and pain management services.

Thibodaux Regional's press release pointed to a new role it assumed in October 2019, when it transitioned from a hospital service district into a 501(c) 3 nonprofit hospital organization. That transition was approved by the Louisiana Attorney General's Office, the hospital said.

(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.)

St. Mary deputies tracked down three men accused of attempting to burglarize a Lenny Lane home.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 96-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 106 complaints and made these arrests:

--Jose Manuel Bibian, 18, Morgan City, was arrested at noon Saturday on charges of burglary and resisting arrest or officer.

--Juan Carlos Salinas-Lara, 19, Amelia, was arrested at noon Saturday on charges of burglary and resisting arrest or officer.

--Damian Augustine Calderon, 18, Amelia, was arrested at noon Saturday on charges of burglary and resisting arrest or officer.

On Friday morning, a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Lenny’s Lane after a call about several armed subjects attempting to burglarize a residence. Upon arrival, the deputy saw several subjects run from the residence.

The deputy chased the subjects on foot and apprehended one. Detectives were called to the scene and began an investigation.

Through the investigation, other subjects were identified and subsequently located. Bibian, Salinas-Lara, and Calderon were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.

Bail was set at $72,500.

--Shon Larray Wilson Jr., 23, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 6:49 p.m. Sunday on an East Baton Rouge Parish warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of domestic
abuse child endangerment law, domestic abuse battery and second-degree battery. Wilson is being held for another agency.

--Chiquita Demetria Collins, 40, Berwick, was arrested at 4:21 p.m. Sunday on a charge of theft and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of cocaine, no seat belt, and illegal use, possession, or control of weapons (crime of violence). Bail has not been set at this time..

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 101 calls for service over the last 96-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Shawn Michael Thompson, 45, Rose Park Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:18 a.m. Thursday on charges of remaining after forbidden, three counts of theft (under $1,000) and possession of stolen things.

--Joseph Cornelius Young III, 53, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:19 p.m. Thursday on two counts of failure to appear for trial (16th Judicial District Court).

--Patience James Clark, 47, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:28 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving under suspension, disregard of traffic controls and failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Madilyn Hallie Wilcox, 18, East: Stephensville Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Cameron Hogan, 20, Natalie Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 7:34 a.m. Saturday on charges of careless operation and no driver’s license.

--John Phillip Dugan, 37, Westdale Drive, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 8:07 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting).

--Ronald Clark, 55, Rodeo Circle, Farmerville, was arrested at 8:07 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting).

--Arshiele Fontenot, 37, Dove Crossing, Ville Platte, was arrested at 2:02 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Gregory S. Payne, 47, Oregon Street, Berwick, was arrested at 3:18 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, improper lighting and driving under suspension.

--Shelly Marie LaCaze, 45, California Street, Berwick, was arrested at 3:18 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana (second offense), possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer.

--John Ashmore, 52, Amelia Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:59 a.m. Sunday on a charge of simple battery.

--Christopher Joseph Adams Jr., 42, Leona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Saturday on a charge of remaining after being forbidden.

--Georgianna Jacqulin Sweetser, 55, Florida Alley, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of stolen things.

--Estrella Ashley Shamah, 34, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:55 p.m. Sunday on charges of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court), no driver’s license and no insurance.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests:

--Gregory Hartman, 70, Oregon Street, Berwick, was arrested on at 1:06 p.m. Thursday on a Berwick arrant alleging illegal use of dangerous weapons or instrumentalities.

About 1:06 p.m. Thursday, officers located Hartman at a residence on Utah Street. Hartman had an active warrant through the Berwick Police Department and was placed under arrest without incident.

The warrant stems from a shooting incident that occurred on March 25. Through the course of the investigation, it was learned that Hartman fired a gun into the ground, which led to the shooting. Hartman was transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the warrant.

--Jace Lodrigue, 24, Theriot Alley, Berwick was arrested at 7:10 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace.

About 7:03 p.m. Friday, officers in the area of Fourth Street were flagged down in reference to a male subject causing a disturbance. Officers located and made contact with
the subject, who was identified as Lodrigue. Lodrigue was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked.

--Scott Haley, 33, G Avenue, Marrero, was arrested 1:45 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle, expired license plate, no driver’s license on person and possession of a Schedule II drugs.

About 1:28 a.m. Saturday, the Berwick Police Department received a complaint of a reckless driver on U.S. 90. Officers responded and located the vehicle and observed it to have an expired license plate.

A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and officers made contact with Haley. During the course of the stop, Haley showed signs of impairment, and amphetamine pills were located on his person. Tests were conducted, and he performed poorly.

Haley was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he provided a valid breath sample of 0.000 G% BAC. Haley then consented to urine and blood samples, which were sent to the crime lab for chemical testing. Haley was booked.

--Marco- Antonio Andrade-Gonzales, 21, Jones Street, Berwick was arrested. Monday on charges of speeding 49 mph in a 30 mph zone, improper lane usage, no driver’s license, failure to register vehicle and violation of registration restrictions.

About 5:43 a.m. Monday, an officer in the area of the La. 182 bridge observed a vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed than the posted speed limit. The vehicle’s speed was indicated to be 49 mph in a 30 mph zone

The officer also observed that the vehicle failed to dim its headlights with oncoming traffic. A traffic stop was conducted, and officers made contact with Suazo.

During the course of the traffic stop it was learned that she did not have a driver’s license. It was also learned that the license plate displayed on the vehicle was fictitious, the vehicle was not properly registered and he did not have insurance. Suazo was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where she was booked.

Franklin

Interim Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 25 complaints over the holiday weekend and made these arrests:

--Deirdria Hoston, 36, Robertson Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:11 a.m. Thursday on a warrant dated April 5 alleging two counts of theft. Hoston was additionally arrested on a warrant for the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office alleging issuing worthless checks. Hoston was booked, processed and released to appear in court.

--Blake Picard, 24, Anderson Street, Franklin, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Thursday on a charge of driving under suspension. Picard was booked, processed and released on a $1,000 bond.

--Deshawn Granger, 33, Martin Luther King Boulevard, Franklin, was arrested at 12:04 a.m. Saturday on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. Granger was additionally arrested on the charge of aggravated battery. Granger was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Dominick Richard, 42, Isabella Street, Franklin, was, at 11:47 a.m. Saturday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of operating a vehicle while license suspended. Richard was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Alicia Calais, 37, Saizan Avenue, Port Barre, was arrested at 6:54 p.m. Saturday on a warrant dated April 4 alleging seven counts of violation of a protective order. Calais was booked, processed and held on a $17,500 bond.

--Tammie Windus, 47, Bigler Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:11 p.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Windus was booked, processed and released on a $3,500 bond.

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 6
7:22 a.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Disturbance.
7:33 a.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Damage to property.
7:42 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
8:07 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Animal complaint.
8:36 a.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; Warrants.
8:40 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Terrorizing.
9:03 a.m. 2300 block of Cypress Street; Suspicious person.
9:32 a.m. 600 block of Seventh Street; Telephone harassment.
9:40 a.m. 900 block of Second Street; Animal complaint.
10:10 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Medical.
10:29 a.m. 800 block of Ditch Avenue; Complaint.
10:34 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
10:49 a.m. 200 block of Everett Street; Medical.
10:52 a.m. 1400 block of Chatsworth Drive; Welfare concern.
11:15 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Stand by.
11:18 a.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Medical.
11:21 a.m. Area of Apple Street; Disturbance.
11:25 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
11:40 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Juvenile problems.
12:05 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Theft.
12:11 p.m. 1600 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
12:35 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Vehicle accident.
1:51 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
1:58 p.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
2:19 p.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Reckless driver.
2:45 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Medical.
3:16 p.m. Area of Birch/Mount streets; Suspicious person.
3:22 p.m. Area of Cottonwood/Filmore streets; Complaint.
3:27 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
3:43 p.m. Area of La. 70/U.S. 90 Junction; Vehicle accident.
3:58 p.m. 700 block of Second Street; Animal complaint.
4:08 p.m. 200 block of Belanger Street; Removal of subject.
4:40 p.m. 400 block of Iowa Street; Assistance.
5:09 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
6:44 p.m. 300 block of Adams Street; Animal complaint.
7:32 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Alarm.
7:51 p.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Animal complaint.
8:53 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Complaint.
8:53 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
9:12 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Arrest.
11:20 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
11:23 p.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Loud music.
Friday, April 7
6:06 a.m. 200 block of Chennault Street; Medical.
8:12 a.m. 900 block of Second Street; 911 hang up.
8:33 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
11:42 a.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
1:50 p.m. 1000 block of Ninth Street; Vehicle accident.
1:58 p.m. 100 block of Poncio Street; Disturbance.
2:20 p.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Disturbance.
2:29 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
3:36 p.m. 600 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.
4:22 p.m. 1400 block of Bernice Street; Medical.
6:24 p.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Theft.
6:44 p.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Subject removal.
7:38 p.m. Terrebonne Street/Federal Avenue; Criminal damage.
7:54 p.m. Railroad Avenue/Oak Street; Traffic complaint.
7:57 p.m. Railroad Avenue/Oak Street; Traffic complaint.
8:20 p.m. Fifth/Maine streets; Traffic complaint.
9:33 p.m. 400 block of Sixth Street; Loud music.
9:43 p.m. 200 block of Pecos Street; Animal complaint.
10:12 p.m. 700 block of Sixth Street; Loud music.
10:29 p.m. Railroad Avenue/Tenth Street; Open door.
11:07 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Suspicious vehicle.
11:51 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Disturbance.
Saturday, April 8
12:05 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Accident.
12:10 a.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Loud music.
7:02 a.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Arrest.
7:42 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
8:30 a.m. 200 block of Amelia Street; Complaint.
10:01 a.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Burglary.
10:16 a.m. 200 block of Levee Road; Assistance.
10:25 a.m. 100 block of Arizona Street; Animal complaint.
11:00 a.m. Front Street; Lost and found.
11:39 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.
11:57 a.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Removal of subject.
12:55 p.m. 1800 block of Elk Street; Telephone harassment.
3:02 p.m. 300 block of Leona Street; Arrest.
4:23 p.m. Roderick Street and La. 182; Reckless operation.
5:11 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Animal complaint.
5:24 p.m. 900 block of Florence Street; Complaint.
5:45 p.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Warrant.
7:02 p.m. Progress Lane, Siracusa; Assistance.
7:43 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Fight.
8:05 p.m. Fifth/Maine streets; Disturbance.
8:46 p.m. 1400 block of Sixth Street; Trespassing.
10:15 p.m. 1500 block of Bernice Street; Open door.
10:36 p.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Loud music.
Sunday, April 9
3:13 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assault.
4:08 a.m. 200 block of Amelia Street; Trespassing.
4:40 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Trespassing.
8:58 a.m. 1500 block of Sandra Street; Alarm.
9:21 a.m. 200 block of Amelia Street; Complaint.
9:50 a.m. 200 block of Amelia Street; Arrest.
9:57 a.m. 800 block of Sacred Heart Drive; Civil.
10:46 a.m. 400 block of Fifth Street; Disturbance.
11:40 a.m. 6500 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
11:52 a.m. 400 block of Fourth Street; Stand by.
12:07 p.m. Diane Drive; Suspicious vehicle.
2:22 p.m. 200 block of Florida Street; Arrest.
4:04 p.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; Theft.
7:13 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Fight.
7:54 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Traffic complaint.
8:10 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Suspicious activity.
8:18 p.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Disturbance.
8:31 p.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Juvenile problem.
8:51 p.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Simple assault.
9:09 p.m. Onstead/First streets; Loud music.
9:35 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Missing person.
Monday, April 10
12:10 a.m. 1400 block of First Street; Loud music.
12:22 a.m. 100 block of Orange Street; Loud music.
1:42 a.m. 300 block of Third Street; Assistance.
2:23 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Fight.

Eight fire departments were called to battle the blaze that destroyed Joe's Lounge in Franklin on Friday.

An electrical failure in the building is believed to have started the fire.

Multiple hoses were placed in service, and Franklin crews made an aggressive interior attack on the fire, the Franklin Fire Department said.

Initial crews were met with a large volume of fire, significant heat and smoke. Conditions deteriorated rapidly, and firefighters were ordered to evacuate the structure.
The fire was under control at 7:36 p.m..

No one was in the building, and no injuries were reported. Franklin firefighters asked the State Fire Marshal to assist with the investigation.

The Franklin Fire Department was joined by firefighters from District 11, Baldwin, the Chitimacha department, Centerville, Patterson, Bayou Vista and Morgan City. The Franklin Police Department provided traffic control.

The Franklin firefighters also praised their colleagues in a Facebook post.

"Yesterday’s fire highlights the importance of relationships with neighboring fire departments and why building those relationships and training together are vital. You sawepartments from one end of the parish to the other, working together to contain and extinguish a very dangerous fire.

"This may look like a total loss or even a failure to some, but from a different perspective, adjacent structures were saved, no injuries to civilians were reported, and all first responders went home safely to their families, which is a job well done.

"hanks to all area departments that responded to our call for help without hesitation! Also, thanks to Brown’s Boiling House and Domino’s of Franklin for providing a meal to exhausted personnel."