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Task force grapples with criteria for tribal recognition

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 6:07am

GABBY JIMINEZ, LSU Manship School News Service

The Task Force on State Recognition of Indian Tribes met recently for the last time without establishing any set criteria for recognizing tribes in Louisiana.

House Bill 660 established the Native American Commission in 2018 to promote Native American culture and identify needs facing that community. One member from each of the 15 tribes already recognized serves on the commission.

Part of the commission’s responsibility includes establishing clear criteria for tribes seeking formal state recognition by the Legislature.

The task force was formed during the 2022 legislative session to look further into the issue. Senate Resolution 198 says the task force was scheduled to end by March 1, 2023.

There are four federally recognized tribes from Louisiana and 11 state-recognized tribes.

The federally recognized tribes consist of the Jena Band of Choctaw, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana and the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana.

The state recognized tribes consist of the Adai Caddo Indians of Louisiana, Bayou Lafourche Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha Confederation of Muskogees, Choctaw-Apache
Tribe of Ebarb, Clifton Choctaw Tribe of Louisiana, Four Winds Cherokee, Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw, Jean Charles Choctaw Nation, Louisiana
Band of Choctaw, Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana, Pointe-au Chien Indian Tribe, and the United Houma Nation.

There are certain requirements tribes must meet to be federally recognized. Those tribes are seen as having some tribal sovereignty and can receive services and protections due to their status.

Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, noted that half a dozen states have some form of state recognition for tribes. States that do not have their own criteria follow federal recognition processes.

Cloud said the state has not recognized a tribe since 2004.

The requirements to becoming recognized by the state are not clear, Cloud said.

There are other tribes throughout Louisiana that are not recognized by the federal or state government. In 2022, the Avoyel-Taensa and Apalachee Indians Talimali Band tribes were denied state recognition.

Fred Simon, the newly elected primary chief of the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana, said the main problem the tribes faced was being unable to achieve a quorum to pass criteria.

“We have four members that don’t care,” Simon said. “They’re already federally recognized. State laws do not pertain to them anymore. … The money that the federal government sets aside gets smaller. Their piece gets smaller every time a new tribe is elected.”

Simon said the tribe representatives drafted a document in November that was ready to be voted on, but because members were ill or absent from meetings, the tribes have always been unable to vote.

“We want it to work, we want to be involved, but we’re just held down by this anchor,” Simon said.
Kimberly Walden, the Chitimacha Tribe secretary-treasurer, said she had concerns about the legitimacy of some of the groups that have been recognized by the state.

“The federally recognized tribes aren’t trying to be gatekeepers, but there’s a difference between descendancy and maybe having a little bit of tribal blood back in your history and wanting that acknowledged,” Walden said.

Walden said the Chitimacha Tribe has an extensive ancestry process to become a member, including doing a DNA test to prove you are descendent.

Kristian Poncho, the secretary treasurer of the Coushatta-Tribe, said the state should be less involved in creating a guideline for state recognition and instead should assist and advocate for tribes to become federally recognized.

“If we go down this road, we undermine and eliminate the legitimacy of tribal governments … The harm associated with state action attempting to recognize or classify Indian tribal governments on their own is significant,” Poncho said.

The Native American Commission will continue to be responsible for creating criteria. Cloud said the task force could potentially be reinstated in the future.

“This is the end of this particular task force, but it’s not the end of the mission,” Cloud said.

Business donates to Nicholls athletics

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 6:05am

The Nicholls State University Athletics Department received a $60,000 donation from REV/REV Business as part of a five-year corporate partnership agreement with Nicholls Athletics.

In 2023, $20,000 of the donation will be used to recognize the long-time support and generosity REV has contributed to its athletics department by offering naming rights to the academic classroom housed inside the Student Athlete Academic Center, the university said.

The remaining funds will be used for signs, in-game promotions and PA announcements across football, basketball and baseball.

"The thing that is really unique about the partnership with REV is the fact that we have so many Nicholls alums who are working within the company, and for us to be able to see them come home to their alma mater is something that is so special,” said Hillary Charpentier, director of Colonel Athletic Association. “We see them at games and on-campus supporting the student-athletes across different majors and even stepping in to volunteer and help mentor them in the classroom. It's just really special to have a local business that is supporting Nicholls."

The REV Business Academic Classroom is a student-athlete study hall for all 350 Nicholls student-athletes. The space is affixed with 10 computers and desks, multipurpose tables and whiteboards, being frequently used for mental-health and life-skills events and programming with student-athletes.

“Today and into the future, we’re excited to see our commitment to higher education continue. As our company embarks on a new brand and a new academic partnership, it’s rewarding to see this happen with a fellow supporter of education and provider of a quality college experience right here in Lafourche Parish at Nicholls State University,” shared Peter Louviere, REV/REV Business CFO. “Sure, winning in sports is enjoyable, but at the end of the day, academic success is the main goal.”

“And for us at REV and REV Business, this partnership could not have happened at a better time as we begin to grow not just in Thibodaux but into other communities throughout South Louisiana; building fiber to homes and businesses – all with a local team,” continued Louviere.

Terrebonne General nurses recognized for training, certification

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 6:03am

Terrebonne General Health System announced that it has recently earned the Certified Perioperative Nurse Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute.

“Earning the CNOR Strong designation represents our facility-wide commitment to nursing excellence and outstanding patient care,” the hospital said in a press release.

The Terrebonne General Surgery Department exceeds the national average for certified surgical nurses by over 25%, with 75% of surgical nurses achieving CNOR certification and being nationally certified in their specialty.

“We are proud of our nurses who have worked toward this certification,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO. “Their commitment to improving their knowledge and skills allows us to provide a higher level of exceptional healthcare for our surgical patients.”

The CNOR certification allows nurses to demonstrate their commitment to exceptional patient safety and adhere to current standards in their field of practice. Earning the CNOR is a mark of distinction and demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest standards in patient safety.

Research shows that nurses who earn the CNOR credential have greater confidence in their clinical practice. Teams of CNOR-certified nurses who have mastered the standards of perioperative practice have been correlated to improved outcomes in surgical patients.

For more information about the CNOR Strong Designation, visit tghealthsystem.com.

Terrebonne General Health System is the largest health care resource provider in southeast Louisiana .

The health system says it is driven by a “high tech” and “high touch” style of healing that offers an expansive range of services that provide hospital care and preventive care while also providing basic health care needs on and offsite.

The health care team consists of over 1,500 employees, with over 450 medical staff providers who offer 42 various specialties. Terrebonne General took the lead to initiate a public-private partnership with Ochsner Health that delivers crucial safety-net services for the region through Chabert Medical Center and is part of an alliance of health care-focused entities across the greater Gulf South region.

Business
of the Year

Terrebonne General Health System was named the Large Business of the Year by the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce at the 93rd annual banquet. The large business of the year award is given to a business with more than 25 full-time employees and recognizes their community involvement, chamber involvement, and economic value to the community.

"We are humbled and honored to be chosen as the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year," said Peoples.

"For nearly 70 years, we have been providing the highest quality healthcare for our community, and it's because of the dedication and commitment of our amazing physicians and staff to making a difference each day. Being recognized by our peers and the people we serve in our community makes the award all the more special," she added.

BESE adds money for teacher raises to funding formula

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 6:00am

The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on Wednesday unanimously adopted a new statewide K-12 education funding formula for the 2023-24 school year. The new Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) formula aligns with the recommendations of the Louisiana Department of Education, addressing the key areas of educator and support staff pay, workforce development, and operational costs.

The adopted formula includes across the board salary increases of $2,000 for certificated teachers and $1,000 for non-certificated school support staff.

In addition, BESE approved the addition of a differentiated compensation provision for teacher salaries, established in the MFP formula in the form of a $61 million block grant program. Under the new provision, school systems would receive dollars to fund stipends for teachers working in critical shortage areas as defined by BESE, highly effective teachers as defined in state law and BESE policy, teachers working in schools with an economically disadvantaged student population rate of 85% or higher, and teachers supporting their peers.

“This will be a statewide game-changer for directly targeting pay towards staffing needs and teacher quality," said state Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley.

“The formula approved by the Board today supports key priorities for K-12 education in Louisiana,” said Dr. Holly Boffy, BESE president. “As the first step in the state’s education funding process, BESE’s passage of the MFP formula provides $257 million in pay raises for teachers, including $2,000 for all teachers and another $61 million to meet our greatest staffing challenges in the classroom. The new MFP also increases aid for schools and districts struggling to cover rising expenses, and supports career and technical education through dedicated funding. We look forward to working with our partners in the legislature throughout the budgeting process to ensure that our students and educators receive the financial support they deserve.”

BESE also added a projected $21.5 million to the MFP to help school systems meet operational costs.

The board increased the formula’s Mandated Costs Allocation from $100 to $133 per student to support health insurance, retirement, transportation and other operational costs incurred by school systems.

This reflects the rate of inflation from 2009 when this operational component was last increased.

Also included in the new MFP is a projected $1.5 million increase to the formula’s Supplemental Course Allocation, dedicated to state-approved apprenticeship programs.

Funds would be distributed to school systems based on the number of eligible students, with an enrollment limit of 250 applicants annually across both semesters. Systems designated as rural by the U.S. Census Bureau would receive $3,500 per enrolled student, and non-rural systems would receive $2,500 per enrolled student.

“Business and industry partners frequently shoulder the need for employees trained in career and technical education,” said Brumley. “Dedicating funding to our school systems specifically to support apprenticeships will encourage this career readiness approach to be lifted across Louisiana.”

The MFP defines the cost of educating all K-12 public school students in Louisiana. The state’s constitution requires BESE to develop a formula for distributing state funds to public schools and submit it to the Louisiana Legislature each year. The final resolution outlining the formula approved by BESE today will be sent to the Legislature for consideration by March 15. Per state law, the Legislature may approve or reject the formula submitted by BESE but cannot make changes to it. Should the Revenue
Estimating Conference recognize additional funds during the budget approval process, BESE also requested the legislature to return the formula to the Board so that a 2.75% increase to the formula’s base per pupil amount and additional funds for dual enrollment programs may be added.

Jeremy Alford: Finding the right lane for the campaign

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 5:58am

JEREMY ALFORD

After moving swiftly last year to secure the early support of the Louisiana Republican Party, Attorney General Jeff Landry is preparing to leave soon for Mar-A-Lago to finalize another endorsement from former President Donald Trump.

Doing so will put Landry in a position to tackle two tasks simultaneously, starting with what he hopes will be the galvanization of the far right in this developing race for governor.

With the state GOP and Trump behind the Cajun candidate, Team Landry won’t have to work as hard to keep those affiliated conservative voters engaged and happy — or at least they hope so.

Such a scenario will also allow Landry to focus on his messaging to the middle, which in some respects has already started. During last week’s candidate forum hosted by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, Landry reminded those in attendance that he had more “bipartisan votes” than anyone else when he left Congress in 2013.

Landry had a lot to say during the forum for those who were listening.

“There’s nothing new under the sun about who I am,” Landry said after pointing to his “bipartisan votes.”

Such an approach might come as a surprise to those who think Landry will champion only a far-right brand. But, as Republicans have learned, when you make it into a
gubernatorial runoff in Louisiana against a Democrat, the candidate who can appeal to the middle has an edge.

Going after Trump’s endorsement now, when Landry could easily wait until after qualifying for a hot Labor Day bounce, also serves as a signal to other Republican contenders.

In particular, Landry supporters wanted Congressman Garret Graves to see and feel that signal last week.

Graves has spent most of the year refusing to show his hand on the governor’s race. As of the writing of this column (the morning of Tuesday, March 7), however, it seemed like Graves was preparing to announce his intentions not to run.

Supporters of Graves’ pragmatic brand of politics saw an opening in the governor’s race when Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser opted to run instead for re-election.

Nungesser was seen as a contender who could speak to Republicans, Democrats and everyone in between.

Will the other announced Republican candidates — state Sen. Sharon Hewitt, state Rep. Richard Nelson and Treasurer John Schroder — seek out that middle lane, or will they track to the right to compete with Landry?

Will former Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson, the only major Democrat in the race, present a moderate campaign, like his old boss Gov. John Bel Edwards, or will he lean more to the left?

Heading into this week, there was speculation that Stephen Waguespack, the president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, might become a candidate.

He too could offer a more digestible alternative to Landry’s firebrand.

As for how strong Trump’s endorsement will be, it depends on which polling you like.

Polling from the Landry camp, of course, shows a nod from the former POTUS could be monumental. Other polling from as recently as December shows the scales continuing to tip against Trump in Louisiana, due to climbing unfavorables.

If anyone in the current field can get to the right of Landry, it may be Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy, an Independent who is already taking aim at the attorney general.

On Twitter (@Lundy4Louisiana), Lundy has described Landry as a politician who “clutches (his) pearls in fake outrage.”

Lundy also tweeted that “the only thing faker than his outrage is his polling.”

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Rolling Stone magazine recently published a lengthy article entitled “The Christian Nationalist Machine Turning Hate Into Law” that brings into question exactly which issues Lundy might run on.

Lundy, who could not be reached for comment, is reportedly on the governing board of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, which the article states is not only targeting legislatures, “but also governors’ mansions.”

The association seeks to influence policy from a “biblical world view,” according to its website, and many members believe in a Judeo-Christian-based government.

While such rhetoric could help Lundy get to the right of Landry, the real question will be how many votes could Lundy gain in doing so.

For more Louisiana political news, visit www. LaPolitics.com or follow Alford on Twitter @ LaPoliticsNow.

Theft, domestic abuse, arson arrests reported by Morgan City police

Thu, 03/09/2023 - 9:35pm

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 police reported arrests on theft, bank fraud, domestic violence and arson.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 42 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Sara Ann Bella, 37, Pale Sail Drive, Houston, was arrested at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday on charges of theft ($1,000-$5,000), monetary instrument abuse, bank fraud and five counts of criminal conspiracy to theft.

--Tager Mathew Rosson, 25, Dawn Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:14 p.m. Wednesday on six counts of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Teresa Brook, 45, Halsey Street, Alexandria, was arrested at 5:34 p.m. Wednesday on charges of aggravated arson, disturbing the peace (intoxicated) an introduction of contraband into a penal facility.

--A’Myri Daree Walker, 23, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on charges of battery of a dating partner and theft (under $1,000).

--Aubrey Aaron Corsaro, 34, Carol Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of violation of protective orders.

--Drevin M. Willis, 24, Prairie Road, Franklin, was arrested at arrested at 2:42 a.m. Thursday on two counts of failure to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Arturo Pedroza Bastida, 58, Ditch Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:30 a.m. Thursday on a charge of domestic abuse battery (strangulation).

Franklin

Interim Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to seven complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Devonte Mack, 18, Blakesley Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of terrorizing. Mack was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

Fourth suspect arrested in bridge shooting

Thu, 03/09/2023 - 9:08pm

Berwick police say they teamed with other agencies to arrest the fourth and final suspect in the Feb. 17 U.S. 90 bridge shooting, which wounded three people, including a child.

Da’mari Watkins, 18, was arrested early Wednesday in Lafayette Parish, the Berwick Police Department said. Watkins was booked on four counts of attempted first-degree murder.

He remains incarcerated with no bond set.

The shooting into a vehicle on the bridge resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to three people, including an 8-year-old. Another occupant, also a child, wasn’t wounded. As Berwick police investigated the crime scene, Morgan City police reported that three gunshot wound victims had arrived at Ochsner St. Mary.

Berwick police had already arrested Adonte Williams, 18, Patterson, and two juveniles in the case but had been unable to locate Watkins.

Then, on Wednesday, Berwick police, working with state agencies, gathered information that led them to Terrebonne Parish and then to a possible location for Watkins in the Lafayette area.

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office made contact with Watkins and processed him as a fugitive before turning him over to Berwick police.

Berwick Police Chief David Leonard thanked these agencies for their assistance: the Louisiana State Police Fugitive Task Force, the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigative Unit , Louisiana attorney general’s investigators (Louisiana Bureau of Investigation), the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Morgan City Police Department and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

“Chief Leonard would like to let the criminal element know that we will not tolerate this type of gun violence in our town,” the Berwick Police Department said in a press release. “We will use every investigative tool possible to seek you out and bring you to justice if you are involved in this type of activity.”

Patterson falls from championship chase in triple OT thriller

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 7:18pm

Staff Report

Defending Non-Select Division III champion Port Allen knocked Patterson out of the boys basketball title chase Wednesday in a 77-75 triple overtime thriller at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.

Port Allen will move into the 4 p.m. Saturday championship game against Winnfield, which beat French Settlement 57-52 in Wednesday's other semifinal.

St. Mary Parish's title hopes now rest with Franklin, which will play North Central at 4 p.m. Friday for the Non-Select Division IV crown, also in Lake Charles.

Patterson, 22-5, relying on tough defense and the inside play of Josiah Jennings and Demond Davis, led by 14 points and 11 points over the course of the game. But a game that was marked by epic moments was also occasionally ragged.

Patterson was plagued by turnovers and eventually by foul trouble. Starters Davis, Kylin Brooks and Kendall Francois all fouled out, along with sixth man Taij Tillman.

Port Allen’s top scorer, Aries Lewis, spent large pieces of both halves on the bench in foul trouble and finished with only two points. The Pelicans also hit a woeful two of 28 three-point shots.

But Elliot McQuillan and Isaiah Howard stopped up to dominate Port Allen’s scoring. McQuillan finished with 35 points, including a 5-for-6 free throw performance in overtime, and Howard sank 32 points.

Jennings led Patterson scorers with 24 points.

Led by nine points from Davis and a pair of threes from Carlos Brooks, Patterson jumped to a 23-9 lead by 5:50 of the second quarter. Port Allen closed the half with a 16-6 run fueled by eight points by McQuillan, including a rare three-pointer.

Back-to-back buckets by Howard pushed Port Allen briefly into the lead at 32-31 in the third quarter. But Jennings went on a tear, working the paint for 10 points to put Patterson back on top 48-37 at the end of the third quarter.

Then, with the turnovers and fouls piling up, Patterson’s offense went cold. The Lumberjacks managed only a pair of Jennings free throws and a Khylin Brooks bucket in the first 4-1/2 minutes of the fourth quarter.

McQuillan and Howard, meanwhile, got hot. McQuillan hit 12 points in the third quarter, including an 8-for-8 performance at the line. Howard added seven points, including a layup and free throw inside the final minute, tying the game at 60 and sending the game into the first overtime.

Davis and Jennings kept the Lumberjacks afloat in the first overtime, along with a free throw by Kobe Marcel and a bucket by Ke’ron Ray. Howard hit five for Port Allen, and the score was 70-70 after the first overtime.

In the second, Port Allen held the ball until the Pelicans could set up Howard in the lane with 23 seconds left. But Patterson managed to get the ball into Jennings for a shot from the lane and a 72-72 tie.

Port Allen held the ball again in the third overtime, but this time went for the hoop with about a minute left. McQuillan rolled off five points, while Patterson could manage only a Marcel free throw and a Jennings two-pointer.

Traffic stop results in arrest on meth charge

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:31am

(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 traffic stop near Bayou L’Ourse resulted in an arrest on a methamphetamine charge.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Jason Joseph Olivier, 40, Cleveland Street, Patterson, was arrested Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, obstruction of justice, resisting an officer, driving under a suspended driver’s license and license plate required, and on a fugitive warrant from the Morgan City Police Department.

A uniformed patrol deputy assigned to the I.C.E. detail observed a westbound vehicle on U.S. 90 near Bayou L'Ourse with an equipment violation. The deputy made contact with the driver, now identified as Olivier. The deputy identified signs that the driver may have ingested controlled dangerous substances.

During a vehicle walk around, the deputy observed a package on the driver’s seat that was opened and containing a substance the deputy believed to be methamphetamine. The suspect acknowledged that he had ingested methamphetamine.

The suspect, Olivier, was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Olivier was later released from hospital.

Olivier was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center with bond set at $45,000.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 43 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Clifton Joseph Vining, 52, Chennault Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:51 p.m. Tuesday on charges of unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling and remaining after forbidden.

--Betty Coleman Vesh, 66, Moon Street, Morgan City, was arrested on 1:15 p.m. Tuesday on charges of theft (under $1,000) and principal to theft (under $1,000).

--Renata Jolene Harris, 42, Village Lane, Amelia, was arrested at 2:57 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (16th Judicial District Court).

--Amy Stratton, 42, Elm Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4 p.m. Tuesday on a probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Garrett Daigle, 38, Roderick Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Keyandre V. Polidore, 32, Clements Street, Patterson, was arrested at 2:21 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of resisting an officer by flight. Polidore was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $505.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 48-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 49 complaints and made these arrests:

--Timothy Van Truong, 28, Amelia, was arrested at 1:16 p.m. Monday on charges of domestic abuse battery and simple battery. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Holly Nicole Foster, 41, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:07 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of failure to appear on a charge of forgery. Bail was set at $5,000.

--Jasmine Rae McCoy, 29, Franklin, was arrested at 10:12 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of failure to appear on a charge of reckless operation of a vehicle. McCoy was released on a $430 bond.

--Jarvis Nigel Mack, 37, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:34 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of failure to appear on a charge of failure to pay annual registration fee. Bail has not been set at this time.

Morgan City police radio logs for March 7-8

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 9:52am

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.
Tuesday, March 7
6:46 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Theft.
8:01 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Animal complaint.
8:05 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.
8:08 a.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Harassment.
8:49 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Assistance.
10:04 a.m. 100 block of Moon Street; Assistance.
10:10 a.m. 1600 block of McDermott Drive; Suspicious person.
10:28 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Medical; .
10:53 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
11:45 a.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
1:08 p.m. 900 block of Hickory Street; Complaint.
1:13 p.m. Area of La. 182 and East Boulevard; Vehicle crash.
1:19 p.m. 600 block of Fourth Street; Theft.
1:32 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Harassment.
1:46 p.m. 1600 block of Federal Avenue; Theft.
3 p.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Disturbance.
3:18 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrant/arrest.
4:14 p.m. U.S. 90 near Martin Luther King Boulevard; Stalled vehicle.
4:32 p.m. 300 block of Chennault Street; Complaint.
5 p.m. Victor II Boulevard and La. 70; Vehicle crash.
5:33 p.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Loud music.
6:01 p.m. 900 block of Fourth Street; Medical.
6:33 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
8:05 p.m. 300 block of Levee Road; Complaint.
8:47 p.m. 2600 block of Fir Street; Complaint.
10:05 p.m. 600 block of General McArthur Street; Juvenile problems.
11:44 p.m. 1600 block of Front Street; Juvenile problems.
Wednesday, March 8
5:37 a.m. U.S. 90 Westbound past Martin Luther King Boulevard; Reckless operation.