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Deputies make Amelia-area arrests on gun and drug charges

Tue, 02/28/2023 - 4:33pm

(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.)

Assumption Parish authorities reported three arrests on gun and drug charges in the Amelia area.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

--Logan Jay Gilbert, 24, Lavender Street, New Orleans, was arrested Monday on a charge of prohibited possession of firearms.

--Christopher Lee McCarty, 43, Hickory Ridge Drive, Coldspring, Texas, was arrested Monday on charges of possession of Adderall without a prescription and illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

-- Blain Patrick Casey, 25, Desert Street, Conroe, Texas, was arrested Monday on a charges of speeding and possession of an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle.

The arrests resulted from a from a traffic stop on U. S. 90 in the Amelia area late Monday.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed an eastbound vehicle commit a traffic violation and initiated a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, now identified as and engaged the driver in an interview.

The deputy noticed movement within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The deputy removed the two remaining occupants, Gilbert and McCarty, from the vehicle and conducted a protective pat down search of the three individuals.

During the personal search of McCarty, the deputy located and seized a quantity of Adderall, and McCarty acknowledged that he did not have a prescription for the substance.

The deputy requested and was granted consent to search the suspect vehicle. During the search process, deputies recovered two handguns.

Gilbert and McCarty were booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending bond hearings.

Casey was cited and released with a court date.

-- Zavian Paul Boutte, 21, South Burnside Avenue, Gonzales, was arrested on charges of illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of controlled dangerous substances; possession of methamphetamine; possession of Klonopin (clonazepam); possession of hydrocodone; sale, distribution or possession of a legend drug without a prescription or order; possession of drug paraphernalia; obstruction of justice; possession of Suboxone; obstruction of justice; and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

The arrests followed a traffic stop on U.S. 90 near Amelia.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle with an equipment violation and initiated a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Green Blair Malik Davontae, and engaged Devontae in an interview. The deputy also interviewed the remaining occupants, one of whom is identified as Boutte.

The deputy requested and was granted consent to search the vehicle. During the search process, deputies recovered, a large-caliber handgun, a large-caliber rifle, assorted drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, Klonopin (clonazepam) and hydrocodone. Additionally, a large quantity of marijuana, methamphetamine, and Suboxone was seized from the person Boutte.

Boutte was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

Devontae was issued a citation for illegal window tint and released.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 32 complaints and made these arrests:

--Tyler Paul Rogers, 28, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 5:04 a.m. Tuesday on charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle under suspension for certain prior offenses. Bail has not been set at this time.

Glenn David Carline, 59, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:10 p.m. Monday on charges of driving while intoxicated, driving on right side of the road, open container and expired driver’s license.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Keyandre Polidore, 32, Patterson, was arrested at 1:43 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon, possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bail has not been set at this time.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 119 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Blade Desire Ballard, 28, Belanger Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:03 p.m. Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

Morgan City police radio logs for Feb. 26-28

Tue, 02/28/2023 - 4:26pm

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.
Sunday, Feb. 26
9:07 a.m. 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Hang up call.
9:30 a.m. 400 block of Adams Street; Complaint.
10:02 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Medical;.
10:13 a.m. Area of Lawrence Park; Animal complaint/arrest.
10:26 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
10:48 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.
11:19 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
11:49 a.m. Area of La. 182; Animal complaint.
12:11 p.m. 3100 block of Wytchwood Drive; Animal complaint.
12:26 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Criminal damage to property.
2:03 p.m. Area of Wren Street; Vehicle accident.
3:11 p.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Welfare concern.
3:23 p.m. 8300 block of La. 182; Loud music.
4:00 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Welfare concern.
4:07 p.m. Area of Lawrence Street/Federal Avenue; Loud music.
4:12 p.m. Area of Orange Street and Federal Avenue; Loud music.
5:04 p.m. 900 block of Ash/Clothilde streets; Complaint.
5:45 p.m. Area of Levee Road; Complaint.
Monday, Feb. 27
6:21 a.m. Area of Second Street; Complaint.
7:35 a.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Juvenile problems.
7:38 a.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
7:42 a.m. 2400 block of Sixth Street; Medical.
8:28 a.m. 800 block of Roderick Street; Animal complaint.
8:34 a.m. 900 block of Second Street; Animal complaint.
8:42 a.m. 900 block of Fig Street; Complaint.
9:13 a.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Complaint.
9:29 a.m. 3100 block of Wytchwood Drive; Stand by.
9:45 a.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Complaint.
10:21 a.m. 900 block of Hickory Street; Vehicle accident.
10:29 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
10:44 a.m. 1600 block of Federal Avenue; Vehicle accident.
11:03 a.m. 1400 block of Second Street; Complaint.
11:18 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
11:24 a.m. 700 block of Marshall Street; Stand by.
1:25 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Animal complaint.
3:10 p.m. 3100 block of Wytchwood Drive; Complaint.
3:26 p.m. 700 block of Marshall Street; Medical.
4:03 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
4:04 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
5:16 p.m. 800 block of Sacred Heart Drive; Complaint.
7:56 p.m. La. 70; Traffic incident.
7:59 p.m. 300 block of Patton Street; Complaint.
8:14 p.m. 700 block of Front Street; Alarm.
8:33 p.m. 1000 block of Belanger Street; Arrest.
8:33 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
9:11 p.m. 1400 block of Elm Street; Juvenile complaint.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
2:26 a.m. 500 block of First Street; Removal of subject.

Morgan City High student places in welding competition

Tue, 02/28/2023 - 7:20am

Morgan City High student Jairo Cruz was among the prize-winners in the American Welding Society's third annual student weld-off Feb. 24.

Fairbanks Inspection & Testing and CEI, in conjunction with the American Welding Society’s District 9 Baton Rouge Section, conducted the event.

Students from Plaquemine, St. James, Morgan City, Walker, Loranger, Ponchatoula and Live Oak high schools competed for numerous prizes, including two $1,000 AWS scholarships and the grand prize, a Pro-Tech 150 welding machine. Students were given a written exam and were given the option to compete on either 2G/3G plate or 6G pipe.

Cruz finished third in the plate test competition. Lacy Williams from Loranger was first, and second place went to Trevor Myers from Walker.

In the pipe test competition, Chandler Diaz from Live Oak was first, Ty Rodrigue from St. James was second and Skyler Tullier from Plaquemine was third.

AWS District 9 Director Calvin Pepper attended this event.

There was support from the industry’s local businesses including donations and volunteers: Blue Bayou, CEI Fabricators, Fairbanks Inspection & Testing, TNT Gas & Supply, Lincoln Electric, Mistras, Acuren, Nugent Steel, PALA, Oxford Alloys, Lowery, PAX, Trade Construction Co., Lotel Industries, Comeaux Caps, Creative Cajun Cooking, Murray’s Market and DeLaune’s Market.

The hosts were George Fairbanks and George Shaheen (CEI). The volunteers included Benny Warren, Desiree Courville, Garry Owens, James Fousse, Charles Perilloux, Herb Coupel, Jonathan Mareno, Dexter LeMaire, Jeremy Whittemore, Johnny Dupuy, Jorge Lopez, Michael Mahoney and Deanna Richardson-Miles.

Armed robbery, burglary, theft charges reported by local authorities

Mon, 02/27/2023 - 11:33am
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 and St. Mary deputies reported weekend arrests on armed robbery, burglary and theft charge.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 79 complaints and made these complaints:

--Kaelin Brikel Broussard, 21, Jeanerette, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging armed robbery aggravated with weapon. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Jessica Lynn Deshotels, 41, Opelousas, was arrested at12:06 p.m. Saturday on a charge of theft. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Juvenile Female, 17, Franklin, was arrested at 3:01 p.m. Saturday on charges of speeding, careless operation, resisting an officer by flight, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The juvenile female was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

--Shana Sherice Jones, 36, Franklin, was arrested at 5:53 p.m. Friday on charges of interference with a law enforcement investigation and resisting arrest or officer. Jones was released on a $3,500 bond.

--Damien Aurelius Hale, 33, Franklin, was arrested at 12:09 a.m. Saturday on charges of resisting arrest or officer, disturbing the peace intoxicated and battery on a police officer. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Corey James Hilliard, 35, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:41 a.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of disturbing the peace. Hilliard was released on a $368 fine.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 119 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Joey Anthony Choplin, 43, Terrace Highway, Broussard, was arrested at 7:40 p.m. Friday on a charge of theft (under $1,000).

--Wade Nathan White, 30, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:11 p.m. Saturday on a charge of simple burglary.

--Anthony Terrell Dixon, 33, Arlington Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:38 p.m. Friday on five counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Jonathan Jermaine Motte, 39, Mayon Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:41 p.m. Friday on charges of criminal damage to property and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Teirra Nicole Gollmer, 25, Field Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:51 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle, improper lighting and resisting an officer.

--Katherine Victoria Stoute, 30, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:08 p.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (16th Judicial Court).

--Christopher Joseph Adams Jr., 42, Leona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:35 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and open burning in corporate limits.

--Manuel Paul Fabre, 39, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:58 a.m. Sunday on a charge of cruelty to animals.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan ,/b>reported these arrests:

--Lillian R. Smith, 65, Lawrence Street, Patterson, was arrested at 3:37 p.m. Friday on charges of license suspended or revoked, no insurance and expired motor vehicle inspection sticker. Smith was released with a citation.

--Sherlock J. Levison, 54, Main Street, Patterson, was arrested at 10:30 p.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on two counts of no motor vehicle inspection, two counts of no license plate, failure to carry registration and no registration. Levison is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,536.

--Taylor J. Davis, 24, Natalie Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 1:38 p.m. Sunday on charges of no driver’s license, no insurance, no license plate, improper acceleration and no registration. Davis is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,234.

Franklin

Interim Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 21 complaints over the weekend and made the following arrests:

--Javell Jack, 30, Main Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:45 a.m. Friday on a warrant dated Nov. 14, 2019, alleging simple criminal damage to property. Jack was booked, processed, and released on a $1,000 bond.

--Milton Green, 36, Willow Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:41 p.m. Friday on the charges of simple battery, remaining where forbidden and resisting an officer. Green was booked, processed, and held on a $5,000 bond.

--Charlie Scott, 60, Franklin, was arrested at 5 p.m. Friday on a charge of obscenity. Scott was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Michell Fernandez, 41, Gum Point Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 10:59 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging disturbing the peace and simple battery. Fernandez was booked, processed and released on a $3,500 bond.

--Trivany Layton, 38, Augustine Maze Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:59 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging disturbing the peace and simple battery. Layton was booked, processed and released on a $3,500 bond.

--Kanesha Parker, 39, Eighth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:59 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging disturbing the peace and simple battery. Parker was booked, processed and released on a $3,500 bond.

--Alvontre Griffin, 22, Sterling Road, Franklin, was arrested at 11:13 p.m. Saturday on charges of cruelty to the infirm and simple robbery. Griffin was booked, processed and held on a $35,000 bond.

--Joseph Williams, 62, Eighth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:56 p.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Williams was booked, processed and released on a $20,000 bond.

VERGIE MARIE HARRINGTON

Mon, 02/27/2023 - 9:07am

January 11, 1950 — February 24, 2023

After a hard-fought battle with a rare, aggressive cancer, Vergie Marie Harrington of Patterson, Louisiana passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 at home while in St. Joseph Hospice Care at the age of 73. Vergie was born on January 11, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was such a loving, caring person that touched many lives and was all about family and friends.

Some of her favorite things to do were to go to the camp to fish, travel to as many places as she could, crafting, both line & freestyle dancing, and playing many different card & board games.

Vergie enjoyed bringing laughter & joy to whomever she could with her happy, thoughtful spirit. She had a big heart and will be missed by many but left so many wonderful, unforgettable memories!

Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Daniel Harrington; her five children, Shanie Sons Carline and her husband Byron, Sandy Sons Richard and her husband Eric, Sharah Sons, Sean Sons and his former wife Anita Verdun, and Sasha Sons; her grandchildren, Jolie Gaudet, Gillian Gaudet, Meagan Sons Barilleaux and her husband Jason, Brittney Sons and her husband Joseph Renfro, Rachael Hosey, Justin Sons, Jude Fonseca, Jaylynn Lirette, Bryson Sons, Seth Sons, and Kash Jones; her chosen granddaughter, Elizabeth Reiley; her great-grandchildren, Tristen Barilleaux, Thea Barilleaux, Jaxon Barilleaux, Isabella Rodriguez, Orion Rodriguez, and Raiden Renfro; her siblings, Susan Clark Welsh and her husband David, Paul Clark and his wife Janie, and Timothy Clark; her nieces and nephews, Francesca Welsh Kiran and her husband Matthew and their daughter Ella Kiran, Nathan Welsh, Rachael Welsh, and Lorne Welsh and his wife Amber; her brother-in-law, Arthur Harrington and his wife Patsy; their two sons David Harrington and his wife Paula, Drew Harrington; their children Dylan Harrington, Zoie Harrington, and Braxton Harrington; as well as by numerous extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Clark Sr. and Mary Ann Bergeron Clark; her in-laws, Leo Harrington and Eva Menard Harrington; her former husband, Ernie Sons; and her brothers, Michael Clark and Wilfred “Joey” Clark Jr.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson on Friday, March 3rd, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Saturday, March 4th, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. A celebration of Vergie’s life will be held Saturday at Ibert’s at 11:00 AM. Following she will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.

Morgan City police radio logs for Feb. 23-26

Mon, 02/27/2023 - 8:49am

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, Feb. 23
7:57 a.m. 500 block of Bush Street; Arrest.
8:22 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Open door.
8:24 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.
9:26 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
10:28 a.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Loud music.
10:34 a.m. 1600 block of Chestnut Drive; Medical.
11:17 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
11:44 a.m. Garber Street and Levee Road; Crash.
Noon Federal Avenue and Egle Street; Hit and run.
1:17 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Hit and run.
1:56 p.m. 300 block of Third Street; Medical.
3:41 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
4:29 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Patrol.
4:34 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
4:37 p.m. 200 block of Robin Street; Criminal damage to property.
5:56 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
6:32 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
8:04 p.m. Area of Victor II Boulevard and Clothilde Street; Stalled vehicle.
8:26 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Medical.
9:36 p.m. 200 block of Louisa Street; Loud music.
9:55 p.m. 2300 block of Tupelo Street; Medical.
9:59 p.m. Area of Chestnut Drive; Suspicious person.
10:21 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
10:45 p.m. 1700 block of Elk Street; Theft.
12:16 a.m. 1400 block of Lakewood Drive; Complaint.
1:49 a.m. 1800 block of Filmore Street; Complaint.
4:18 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Medical.
5:02 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Medical.
Friday, Feb. 24
6:08 a.m. Area Railroad Avenue and Eleventh Street; Welfare concern.
7:46 a.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Aggravated assault.
8:02 a.m. Area La. 70/Lakewood Drive; Lost/found property.
8:49 a.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Stand by.
9:38 a.m. 1400 block of Sandra Street; Theft.
10:37 a.m. 200 block of Robin Street; Criminal damage to property.
11 a.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; 911 hang up.
11:10 a.m. 2400 block of Sixth Street; Armed robbery/2 arrests.
1:06 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
1:15 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Armed robbery.
1:55 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Kidnapping.
2:26 p.m. Area Marguerite Street and Lakewood Drive; Accident.
3:20 p.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Criminal damage to property/arrest.
3:52 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
5:10 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Suspicious vehicle.
6:04 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Lost and found property.
6:17 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrants.
6:21 p.m. Area of Idaho Street and Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
6:52 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle; Arrest.
8:07 p.m. Area of Elk; Suspicious person.
8:58 p.m. 100 block of Brownell; Theft.
9:02 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrants.
10:21 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
10:32 p.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
11:18 p.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Animal complaint.
12:58 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
2:31 a.m. 300 block of Leona Street; Complaint.
5:47 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; 911 hang up.
Saturday, Feb. 25
8:30 a.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Theft.
9:55 a.m. 1000 block of Sixth Street; Alarm.
10:34 a.m. 1100 block of General Clark Street; Animal complaint.
12:20 p.m. 900 block of Sycamore Street; Theft.
12:24 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Resisting an officer.
12:52 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Simple battery.
1:04 p.m. 300 block of Leona Street; Complaint.
1:20 p.m. Sixth/Everett streets; Vehicle accident.
1:31 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Warrant.
1:55 p.m. 1000 block of Eighth Street; Theft.
2:50 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
3:25 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Officer stand by.
4:09 p.m. Oil Tank Alley; Warrant.
4:26 p.m. U.S. 90 West/city limits; Traffic incident.
4:37 p.m. 600 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
5:56 p.m. Sixth and Palm streets; Suspicious vehicle.
6:10 p.m. Myrtle Street and La. 182; Medical complaint.
6:19 p.m. Leona Street and Levee Road; Disturbance.
6:34 p.m. Roselawn Drive; Traffic complaint.
7:27 p.m. Fifth and Everett streets; Loud music.
8:03 p.m. 7500 block of La 182; Subject removal.
8:15 p.m. 2300 block of La 70; Officer stand by.
8:19 p.m. Wren Street; Missing person.
8:45 p.m. La 182 Bridge; Crash.
9:14 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
9:42 p.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Subject removal.
10:41 p.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Welfare concern.
Sunday, Feb. 26
12:46 a.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Suspicious person.
2:43 a.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Theft.

Five arrests Thursday on theft, burglary or stolen property charges

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 5:51pm

(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.)

Five of the six Thursday arrests reported by Morgan City police and St. Mary Parish deputies involved charges of theft, possession of stolen things, identity theft or burglary.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 45 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Roberto Antonio Guevara, 25, Murphy Road, Houston, was arrested at 6:02 p.m. Thursday on charges of monetary instrument abuse, possession of fraudulent documents, theft ($1,000-$5,000) and resisting an officer.

--Michael Lee Howard, 52, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Steven James Morris, 36, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:08 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen things and improper turning, and as a fugitive from Probation and Parole.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 29 complaints and made these arrests:

--Michael Schexnider, 50, Franklin, was arrested at 3:42 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging theft and possession of stolen things. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Shanette Bernadett Marcotte, 44, Franklin, was arrested, at 2:24 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging identity theft. Bail was set at $7,500.

--William Ollie Ware III, 33, Franklin, was arrested at 4:26 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging simple burglary. Bail has not been set at this time.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Kevin Dore, 55, David Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday on charges of no seat belt and open container. Dore was issued a summons.

--Oscar David Gomes Linares, 27, was arrested at 4:29 p.m. Wednesday on charges of stop sign violation and no driver’s license. Linares was issued a summons.

--Nylan Favors, 20, St. Lucy Street, Patterson, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Thursday on two Patterson warrants. Favors is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail.

Franklin

Interim Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to eight complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Dereal Madison, 76, St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 9:36 a.m. Thursday on a warrant dated Dec. 9 alleging driving while intoxicated. Madison was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.

--Gerald Dupas, 36, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:24 a.m. Thursday on warrants dated Feb. 15 alleging theft, battery of a dating partner, and violation of protective order. Dupas was additionally arrested on four counts of of resisting an officer by flight.

Dupas was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

After Marine graduation, Rogers reports to Camp LeJeune

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 3:41pm

Pvt. Eston Rogers, son of Howard “Buddy” and Ana Rogers and a Class of 2022 graduate of Berwick High School, graduated from United States Marine Corps Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Parris Island, South Carolina, in October 2022.

Pvt. Rogers successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD Parris Island as one of 400 recruits in Recruit Training Regiment, 3rd Battalion, India Company and one of 65 recruits in Platoon 3068.

Following 10 days home on leave, Pvt. Rogers reported to Camp LeJeune, North Carolina for combat infantry training at Infantry Training Battalion. After completing infantry training, Rogers will report to Military Occupation Specialty school in California for Reconnaissance training. He will also attend jump school and dive school.

Once Rogers completes training, he will commence college at Nicholls State University and take military officer leadership courses at Louisiana State University.

Patterson Garden Club holds February meeting

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 10:35am

Patterson Garden Club held its Feb. 13 meeting at the home of member Iris Roy. Sharon Larson was the host.
President Ginger Griffin lead the business meeting with a discussion of refurbishing the Welcome to Patterson sign and the flowerbeds at the east end of the city.
Simplifying the scholarship application was also discussed. Applications will go out soon to Patterson High School students graduating this year. Students will have an April deadline to return the application.
A March day trip has been planned for members instead of a monthly meeting.
The half-and-half drawing was won by Roy.
Members were treated to po’boys, cheesecake and pralines.

Shepherd's pie is savory St. Patrick’s Day dish

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 10:33am

Everyone has “corned beef and cabbage” on the brain come St. Patrick’s Day. But another flavorful dish might appeal to a greater number of people with Irish roots.
Shepherd’s Pie is a savory dish made of minced lamb that originated in England but also made the jump to Ireland, where it became a popular comfort food. While Shepherd’s Pie can be made with freshly cooked ground meat, it also is a fine way to use leftovers from a previous meal. Shepherd’s Pie is commonly mistaken for Cottage Pie, which is very similar, yet tends to use beef as the meat of choice.
Many families have their own ancestral recipes for Shepherd’s Pie, but for those looking to cook the dish for the first time, try “Shepherd’s Pie,” courtesy of Alton Brown, which appeared in Season 12 of his hit show “Good Eats.”
SHEPHERD’S PIE
1½ pounds russet potatoes
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ pounds ground lamb
1¾ tsp. kosher salt
¾ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup half-and-half
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk
½ cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
½ cup English peas, fresh or frozen
1. Heat oven to 400 F.
2. Peel potatoes and cut them into ½-inch dice. Put them in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, lower heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil in an 11-inch saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and carrots and saute just until they begin to take on color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir to combine. Add meat, salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle meat with the flour, toss to coat, and continue to cook for another minute. Add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to low, cover and simmer until the sauce is thickened slightly, 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, combine the half-and-half and butter in a microwave-safe container and microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds.
6. Drain potatoes and return them to the saucepan. Mash potatoes then add warmed half-and-half mixture, as well as salt and pepper. Mash to smoothness, then stir in egg yolk.
7. Add corn and peas to the meat mixture and spread evenly in a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish.
Top with mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling over, and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
Place on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or just until potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooking rack and let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Yield: 8 servings

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