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Morgan City police radio logs for Feb. 16-17

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 8:26pm

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.
Thursday, Feb. 16
6:01 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
7:03 a.m. 200 block of Chennault Street; Simple battery.
7:08 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Welfare check.
7:25 a.m. 900 block of Fig Street; Patrol request.
7:33 a.m. 400 block of Sixth Street; Welfare check.
9:19 a.m. Second Street/Railroad Avenue; Fire.
10:13 a.m. 1800 block of Filmore Street; Complaint.
10:16 a.m. 10 block of Glenwood Street; Complaint.
10:46 a.m. 3100 block of Karen Drive; Animal complaint.
11:33 a.m. 300 block of Patton Street; Animal complaint.
1:20 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Simple battery.
2:45 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Vehicle accident.
3:03 p.m. 10 block of Glenwood Street; Vehicle accident.
3:27 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
3:45 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
4:53 p.m. Front/Louisa streets; Welfare check.
4:57 p.m. 400 block of Kidd Street; Welfare check.
5:14 p.m. Railroad Avenue/Oceaneering; Medical.
5:15 p.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
5:32 p.m. 600 block of Louisa Street; Welfare check.
6:18 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Subject removal.
6:37 p.m. 3000 block of Catherine Street; Traffic complaint.
7:18 p.m. U.S. 90 West Bridge; Stalled vehicle.
7:37 p.m. La. 70/U.S. 90 Junction; Accident.
7:52 p.m. 100 block of Canary Street; Welfare check.
8:41 p.m. Cottonwood Street/La. 182; Missing person.
9:34 p.m. 7900 block of La. 182; Alarm.
9:35 p.m. 700 block of Sixth Street; Criminal trespass.
Friday, Feb. 17
12:05 a.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Disturbance.
12:35 a.m. 600 block of Arenz Street; Assistance.
1:43 a.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Mental patient complaint.
4:38 a.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Mental patient complaint.
5:12 a.m. 900 block of David Drive; Alarm.
6:41 a.m. 900 block of David Drive; Alarm.
7:23 a.m. Union and First streets; Hit and run.
7:30 a.m. 900 block of David Drive; Alarm.
8:08 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
8:26 a.m. 700 block of Terrebonne Street; Patrol.
8:33 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
8:39 a.m. 600 block of Fourth Street; Complaint.
8:45 a.m. 600 block of Louisa Street; Warrant.
9:25 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Animal complaint.
9:44 a.m. 600 block of Kentucky Street; Complaint.
9:51 a.m. 300 block of Oriole Street; Medical.
10:12 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
10:14 a.m. 1700 block of Filmore Street; Complaint.
10:55 a.m. 500 block of Terrebonne Street; Medical.
11:03 a.m. 100 block of First Street; 911 hang up.
11:06 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Stalled vehicle.
11:09 a.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Removal of subject.
11:37 a.m. Railroad Avenue and Second Street; Reckless operation.
11:42 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Stand by.
12:44 p.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Medical.
12:47 p.m. 100 block of Canary Street; Complaint.
1:05 p.m. 400 block of Fourth Street; Removal of subject.
4:09 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Stalled vehicle.
5:41 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
6:43 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
7:21 p.m. 900 block of Sycamore Street; Complaint.
7:33 p.m. 1400 block of Filmore Street; Juvenile problems.
7:45 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Hit and run.
8:02 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Criminal damage to property.
9:06 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Vehicle accident.
9:20 p.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
10:18 p.m. 700 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
10:48 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
3:17 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Vehicle accident.

Hera Parade lights up Lundi Gras

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 7:48pm

The Krewe of Hera Parade made its way through Morgan City on Monday to celebrate Mardi Gras.

This year's queen is Ruby Lemoine, and the king is Gerald Hotard.

One parade remains on the schedule: Morgan City's Hephaestus Parade at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The Review/Bill Decker

Police: Pills found in traffic stop contain suspected fentanyl

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 6:19pm

More than 500 pills that police discovered in a traffic stop tested positive for the presence of fentanyl, Morgan City police said.

Herman Yvette Gatewood, 46, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:36 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of fentanyl, disregard of traffic controls, improper equipment and no driver’s license.

The Police Department said officers saw a vehicle traveling in the Federal Avenue area fail to stop at a stop sign, and saw that it had improper equipment. The vehicle, driven by Gatewood, was stopped.

She did not have a valid driver’s license, police said.

According to reports, officers saw green pills scattered on the seat, the center console and the floorboard, police said. They collected more than 529 pills suspected to be alprazolam, the antidepressant sold as Xanax. Field testing indicated the presence of fentanyl, they said. The total weight of the pills was more than 5 ounces.

Gatewood was transported to the Morgan City Jail, where she was booked. Bail was set at $201,500.

Fentanyl is deadly, Police Chief Chad M. Adams said in a press release.

“The Morgan City Police Department and other agencies in our area have seen an influx of overdoses believed to be linked to fentanyl. We are seeing the pills that are being pressed with fentanyl and even cases where heroin has been cut with the drug.

“Please understand the dangers of this drug. It only takes a small amount to kill. This is not only an epidemic in our area, but all over the country. Parents, please educate yourselves with the latest drug trends.

“It may save a life.”

Berwick police investigate shooting that wounded 3

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 5:30pm

Berwick police are asking the public for any information about the Friday night shooting on the U.S. 90 bridge. Three people were wounded, including a child.

Calls about multiple shots on the bridge came to the Berwick Police Department at 10:50 p.m. Friday, police said. After those calls, Morgan City police told Berwick officers that three gunshot wound victims had arrived at Ochsner St. Mary.

Police learned the shooting into a vehicle had taken place in Berwick on the bridge near the Berwick exit. Berwick investigators, with the assistance of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office and Morgan City police, shut westbound lanes of the U.S. 90 bridge to be able to work the crime scene.

Several shell casings were located and recovered on the scene.

Three males, including a child, were wounded. One was in stable condition, and the others were released that night.

A fourth occupant in the vehicle, also a child, was not hit.

Police Chief David S. Leonard stressed that the ongoing violence in our communities show that these individuals have total disregard for life.

“Our communities need to take a stand against these acts of gun violence that is now in our own backyards,” the Police Department said. “Berwick police are asking that this violence be stopped, and witnesses come forward with information and let the investigators handle it.

“Too many times the criminals want to handle these incidents themselves by retaliating. This is unfortunate, because the vicious cycle will continue until someone decides enough is enough."

The investigation into the shooting continues, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Berwick Police Department at 985-384-7710. All callers with information can remain anonymous.

SHIRLEY P. HEBERT ZANDER

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 5:16pm

September 8, 1934 - February 18, 2023

Shirley P. Hebert Zander, a native of Berwick, LA and a resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1934 to the late Andrew L. Pisani and Lucretia Autin Pisani.

Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a great-great grandmother. Her husband, children and her grandchildren were always the greatest love of her life. Shirley loved making memories with them by cooking and simply being in their presence. A incredible close family, Shirley was the glue that held her loved ones together and she knew it. Shirley always said she was so blessed to have some of her children living so close to her.

One of her greatest enjoyments was traveling. She adored camping with her husband and sometimes family. Connie, Walter, Stephen, Mark, Tommy and Anita Fromenthal, Janice, Kim and Laura all made her traveling days bright and funny. The day trips she made with her very close friends, Margie Scully and Irma Lombas, were often highlights of her traveling days. A major part of her life revolved around her church and her beloved pastors. She also headed the church group of the 'Sunshine Girls'; she adored doing this fellowshipping with all the ladies at her church. Together, they would often meet and laugh over lunch.

Shirley retired with Tidewater Marine after 20 dedicated years. She greatly enjoyed her work there and the beautiful people whom she spent her working days. After retirement, she returned to Tidewater Marine part time for seven more wonderful years.

Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her children, Constance Shepherd (Walter), Janice Adams (Ricky), Kim Hayes and her companion, Dr. Milton Kidd, Stephen "Buster" Hebert (Mark); a daughter of her heart, Laura Sons Kennedy and her companion, David Hyams; nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her step son, Charles Zander Jr. (Mary) and his family who showed Shirley so much love after their dad passed away; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who were like her own.

Alongside her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Zander; her first husband, Valarie Hebert Jr.; her son-in-law. Robert "Bob" Hayes; her brothers, Noel, Norris, Wilton "Billy" and Horace Pisani; her sisters, Eldora Konopasek and Bonnie Roberts; and two grandsons, Joey Paul and Aaron James Hebert.

Visitation will be held at Cornerstone Ministries on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 9am until time of services which will begin at 1pm with Pastor Tommy Fromenthal officiating the celebration of Shirley's life. Following services, Shirley will be laid to rest next to her first husband, Valarie Hebert Jr.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cornerstone Ministries in Shirley's name and in honor of the passion she had for her church family.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to St. Joseph Hospice; her nurses, Kelly and Julie; her CNA Juanita; Dr. Eric Melancon, Dr. Brian Parker, Dr. Kenneth Civello, and Dr. Darrell Solet; and close family, Andy Hebert, Kim Kennedy, and Gail Adams.

Galatea and Nike roll in Sunday parade

Sun, 02/19/2023 - 3:39pm

The women's Krewe of Galatea parade rolled down Morgan City's Second Street on Sunday, followed by members of the children's Krewe of Nike.

The Review/Bill Decker

Dionysus rolls in Berwick

Sat, 02/18/2023 - 4:40pm

The annual Krewe of Dionysus Parade rolled through Berwick on Saturday under sunny skies and along routes lined with would-be bead catchers.

The remainder of the Mardi Gras parade schedule for the Tri-City area:

—Krewe of Galatea: Sunday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Amani: Monday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m., Patterson.
—Krewe of Hera: Monday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Hephaestus: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m., Morgan City.

Morgan City man arrested in $100K theft

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 1:27pm

(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 Morgan City man has been arrested in the theft of construction equipment valued at more than $100,000, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office said.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Nolan J. Vedros Jr., 56, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of theft (over $25,000).

On Nov. 28, deputies were dispatched to a location near the 2600 block of La. 1 relative to the theft.

Detectives initiated an investigation and were able to identify Vedros as the suspect in the theft.

Detectives established probable cause sufficient to obtain warrants for the arrest Vedros.

The suspect was arrested on Wednesday with the assistance of the Morgan City Police Department.

Vedros was transported to Assumption Parish and booked into the detention center with bond set at $50,000.

Morgan City

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

--Skylar J. Williams, 41, Gray, was arrested at 9:39 a.m. Wednesday on charges of improper lane usage, possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

--Elaina N. Ashmore, 23, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:41 p.m. Thursday on charges of battery on a police officer and resisting an officer and on a warrant alleging three counts of failure to appear (6th Ward Morgan City).

--Aubrey A. Corsaro, 34, Carol Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:46 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging two counts of violation of a protective order.

Patterson

Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Skyler J. Louis, 21, Leo Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of stolen things, resisting an officer (giving false information) and obstruction of justice (tampering with evidence). Louis is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Robert Ellison, 29, Tiffany Street, Patterson, was arrested at 6:26 p.m. Thursday on charges of simple battery and resisting an officer by force.

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