Mona Barrow, 70, a resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at her residence.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at this time.
Carolyn Ann Ross, 53, a native of Charlotte, N.C. and resident of Kentucky, N.C., died Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Tell City, IN.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BIDDY BASKETBALL
Morgan City Recreation Department Biddy Basketball opening ceremonies is 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at old M.D. Shannon School gym. All teams must be present. Games follow. Public welcome.
Last week, Cajun Broadband, a Louisiana-based internet service provider, along with representatives from the Louisiana Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity, and parish presidents and police jurors from St. Mary and Assumption parishes, hosted two kick-off meetings for new broadband projects part of the Granting Underserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities program.
The projects are being implemented through use of GUMBO grant funding, which was awarded to the parishes and Cajun Broadband in 2022 and allows internet service providers and municipalities to partner together to obtain available grant funding for build out of fiber infrastructure in previously underserved communities.
The project in St. Mary Parish will bring nearly 40,000 feet of high-speed fiber-to-the-home connectivity for almost 450 homes in the parish, specifically in the Irish Bend and Sorrel areas. In nearby Assumption Parish, 28,000 feet of fiber will be installed serving 270 homes along La. 70 Spur.
During the kickoff meetings, local community stakeholders and elected officials expressed interest in assisting residents in need of better broadband service.
Attendees were informed of current project plans and invited to participate in a question-and-answer session with parish leadership, Cajun Broadband, and representatives from ConnectLA.
“We are eager to continue working with Connect LA and local governments to close the digital divide in Louisiana and we will continue to seek grant funding for build out in areas of the state where the need is high”, said Cajun Broadband Managing Director Chris Disher.
“Our partnership with local parish leaders is critical to expanding this service and improving opportunities and the quality of life for residents in Louisiana.”
In December 2022, three months after breaking ground, Cajun Broadband completed the state’s first GUMBO project in St. Martin Parish. With offices in Morgan City, Disher, a St. Mary Parish native, says the company will continue to expand access to high-speed internet throughout South Louisiana.
Nicholls named 2,701 students to honors lists for the summer and fall 2022 semesters, including students form St. Mary, Assumption and St. Martin.
Undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Nicholls State University during the summer and fall 2022 semesters who maintained a scholastic grade point average of 3.5 or higher have been named to the president’s list to recognize their academic achievements.
Full-time undergraduate students who maintained a scholastic grade point average between 3.2 and 3.499 have been named to the dean’s list, and those who maintained a scholastic grade point average between 3.0 and 3.199 have been named to the honor roll to recognize their academic achievements.
St. Mary
Summer
Luc, Katie, Dean’s List
Miller, Zachary, Dean’s List
Rideau, Reginald, Dean’s List
Robison, Dane, Honor Roll
Albritton, Madeline, President’s List
Bailey, Hannah, President’s List
Barbier, Reagan, President’s List
Carter, Mattie, President’s List
Grogan, Gaylen, President’s List
Landry, Zion, President’s List
Long, Brionna, President’s List
Lovell, Tiffany, President’s List
Toups, Shanicca, President’s List
Verrett, Laura, President’s List
Williams, Jenna, President’s List
Fall
Foti, Anthony, Dean's List
Louviere, Katie, Dean's List
Mallet, Dylan,Dean's List
Aucoin Hailey, President's List
Mitchell Rami, President's List
Robichaux Chloe, President's List
Adams, Emily, Dean's List
Alcina, Zeph, Dean's List
Autrey, Catherine, Dean's List
Barbier, Luke, Dean's List
Billiot, Madison, Dean's List
Blanchard, Taylor, Dean's List
Bourgeois, Mia, Dean's List
Breaux, Robert, Dean's List
Comeaux, Alexander, Dean's List
Conrad, Mary, Dean's List
Conrad, Parker, Dean's List
Darden Nina, Dean's List
DeHart, Kamryn, Dean's List
Deal Jordan, Dean's List
Dehart, Heaven, Dean's List
Dupre, Zoie, Dean's List
Dupuis, Abbie, Dean's List
Fontenot, Ainsley, Dean's List
Grizzaffi, Kennedy, Dean's List
Guillot, Eric, Dean's List
Hamer, Hugh, Dean's List
Hillen, Trent, Dean's List
Hymel, William, Dean's List
Jackson, Caitlin, Dean's List
Johnson, Kennedi, Dean's List
Lambert, Dylan, Dean's List
Lewis, Alexis, Dean's List
Lombas, Allie, Dean's List
Nguyen, Justin, Dean's List
Notto, Dante, Dean's List
Parro, Chase, Dean's List
Pham, Lyne, Dean's List
Phillips, Jaylin, Dean's List
Price, Sara, Dean's List
Samaroo, Alaina, Dean's List
Santos, Juliana, Dean's List
Sauce, Raven, Dean's List
Seneca, Hayden, Dean's List
Skinner, Lauren, Dean's List
Spinella, Jonathan, Dean's List
Thibodeaux, Juliet, Dean's List
Thorguson, Owen, Dean's List
Toups, Rachel, Dean's List
Toups Shanicca, Dean's List
Vaccarella Anna, Dean's List
Voisin, Jordyn, Dean's List
Whitehead, Tamera, Dean's List
Williams Selena,Dean's List
Wisdom, Gavin, Dean's List
Zavala, Ana, Dean's List
Aman, Christina, Honor Roll
Angeron Drew, Honor Roll
Barajas, Monica, Honor Roll
Blakeman, Madison, Honor Roll
Borkowski, Joseph, Honor Roll
Cavalier, Haley, Honor Roll
Clinton, Dacie, Honor Roll
Crochet, Carlie, Honor Roll
Derouen, Haley, Honor Roll
Gallegos, Jordan Honor Roll
Giroir, Seth, Honor Roll
Hartman, Elizabeth, Honor Roll
Hayes, Isaac, Honor Roll
Hebb, Nathan, Honor Roll
Ibert, Hunter, Honor Roll
Landry, Zion, Honor Roll
Mayea, Jackson, Honor Roll
Pearce, Brittany, Honor Roll
Perot, Emilena, Honor Roll
Peterson, Blake, Honor Roll
Radtke, Sarah, Honor Roll
Rideau, Reginald, Honor Roll
Robertson, Tramaya, Honor Roll
Ross Gracie, Honor Roll
Spitale, Santo, Honor Roll
Taylor, Ravyn, Honor Roll
Turner, Austin, Honor Roll
Adams, Aleksandra, President's List
Adams, Sadie, President's List
Albritton, Madeline, President's List
Alleman, Eian, President's List
Angeron, Logan, President's List
Babin, Ashlyn, President's List
Bailey, Hannah,President's List
Baio, Olivia, President's List
Barbier, Reagan,President's List
Barragan-Mata, Monserrat, President's List
Barrilleaux, Quentin, President's List
Beam, Hena, President's List
Benjamin, Patricia, President's List
Berry, Anna, President's List
Blakeman, Alli, President's List
Breaux, Nicole, President's List
Broussard, Maci, President's List
Broussard, Matthew, President's List
Burley, McKayla, President's List
Burrell, Kasyira, President's List
Burton, Alyssa, President's List
Calderon, Eulises, President's List
Caldwell, Ryan, President's List
Cali, Mary, President's List
Carter, Mattie, President's List
Chasson, Brannan, President's List
Colgin, Emily,President's List
Collier, Meghan, President's List
Coomer, Jude, President's List
Coulon, Janaa, President's List
Crooks, Mia, President's List
Daniel, Jacob, President's List
DeRouen, Faith, President's List
Domingue, Ryan, President's List
Domingue, Sarah, President's List
Dreyer, Bailey, President's List
Dupre, Alexis, President's List
Dupre, Kade, President's List
Dupuis, Rylie, President's List
Dupuy, Jamie, President's List
Duval, Harley, President's List
Eues, Lily, President's List
Fabre, Camryn, President's List
Fabre, Carsyn, President's List
Falgout, Chloe,President's List
Favre, Jenna, President's List
Fontenot, Shelbi, President's List
Foret, Trey, President's List
Francis, Jamari, President's List
Galloway, Ryan,President's List
Gibson, Gisele, President's List
Gore, Logan, President's List
Gouaux, Madison, President's List
Guidry, Paris, President's List
Harrington, Madelyn, President's List
Hebert, Aubree, President's List
Hebert, Gavin, President's List
Hebert, Jaci, President's List
Hickman, Richard, President's List
Hill, Alyssa, President's List
Hill, Michael, President's List
Holmes, Kiley, President's List
Jamand, Amanda, President's List
Kidder, Brendan, President's List
Kinchen, Samantha, President's List
Kober, Samuel, President's List
Koen, Anna, President's List
LaCoste, Emma, President's List
LaCoste, Hannah, President's List
LaCoste, Tori, President's List
Lacoste, Gabrielle, President's List
Lanclos, Chloe, President's List
Landry, Mackenley, President's List
Larson, Katelyn, President's List
Lipari, Megan, President's List
Louviere, Kaitlyn, President's List
Lovell, Tiffany, President's List
Luc, Katie, President's List
Luc, Kerrilyn, President's List
Marcotte, Brody, President's List
Marcotte, Kaitlyn, President's List
Marcotte, Kaleb, President's List
Martinez, Stefanie, President's List
Mayon, Allie, President's List
Mayon, Fallyn, President's List
Miguez, Bryce, President's List
Miller, Zachary, President's List
Morell, Matthew, President's List
Morella, Julie, President's List
Nguyen, Truongduy, President's List
Nguyen Truonggiang, President's List
Paray, Alaina, President's List
Perez, Tailer, President's List
Peterson, Karmen, President's List
Phillips, Faith, President's List
Prado, Hannah, President's List
Ratcliff, Reise, President's List
Richard, Lex, President's List
Robicheaux, Jaycie, President's List
Scully, Abbie, President's List
Seneca, Hunter, President's List
Soileau, Megan, President's List
Soileau, Zane, President's List
Sons, Rose, President's List
Soriano, Jimenez Clara, President's List
Spitale, Giuliana, President's List
Spitale, Nicolas, President's List
Spurlin, Kaylee, President's List
Stephens, Brynn, President's List
Stinnett, Luke, President's List
Terrebonne, Emily, President's List
Thibodeaux, Sara, President's List
Thomas, Dontrenae, President's List
Toups, Austin, President's List
Vasquez, Jude, President's List
Verrett, Laura, President's List
Vincent, Mary Frances, President's List
White Gabriel, President's List
Wiggins, Symone, President's List
Williams, Celestina, President's List
Williams Jenna, President's List
Assumption
Summer
Burd, Mysti, Dean’s List
Smith, Claude, Dean’s List
Landry, Emily, Honor Roll
Fields, Kate, President’s List
LeBlanc, Brittney, President’s List
Mcdaniel, Chloe, President’s List
Richard, Emily, President’s List
Scribner, Shalena, President’s List
Fall
Baldwin, Grace, Dean's List
Berthelot, Gabrielle, Dean's List
Blanchard, Madison, Dean's List
Bonadona, Dakota, Dean's List
Cayette, N'kayley, Dean's List
Chenvert, Nicole, Dean's List
Clifton Lani, Dean's List
Coddou, Parker, Dean's List
Compeaux, Caleb, Dean's List
Cortez, Ethan, Dean's List
Delatte, Caley, Dean's List
Garner, Dextiny, Dean's List
George, Madison, Dean's List
Jones, Rebecca, Dean's List
Leblanc, Emily, Dean's List
Mitchell, Alex, Dean's List
Mury Adley, Dean's List
Pellegrin, Ady, Dean's List
Pintado, Gracie, Dean's List
Rodrigue, Beaux, Dean's List
Sanders, Shemar, Dean's List
Soudelier, Andre, Dean's List
Woods, Ben, Dean's List
Blanchard, Cru, Honor Roll
Blanchard, Kathryn, Honor Roll
Falsetta, Mckenzie, Honor Roll
Gros, Lindsey, Honor Roll
Jacobs, Cody, Honor Roll
Leblanc, Allie, Honor Roll
Mason, Kayla, Honor Roll
Melancon, Lex, Honor Roll
Savoy, Madeline,Honor Roll
Scribner, Shalena, Honor Roll
Simmons, Jeanne, Honor Roll
Templet, Erin, Honor Roll
Thomas, Talayah, Honor Roll
Triche, John, Honor Roll
Adams, Kirsten, President's List
Barbera, Peyton, President's List
Berthelot, Claire, President's List
Boudreaux, Juli, President's List
Boudreaux, Lexie, President's List
Breaux, Marlee, President's List
Burd, Mysti, President's List
Castro, Haley, President's List
Cernuska, Mackenzie, President's List
Domingue, Hailey, President's List
Dupaty, Grant, President's List
Dupre, Lexi, President's List
Fields, Kate, President's List
Green, Carolyn, President's List
Gros, Nicole, President's List
Guidry, Alex, President's List
Guidry, Lerline, President's List
Guillot, Lily, President's List
Guillot, Sara, President's List
Hebert, Allie, President's List
Jacobs, Sadie, President's List
Jupiter, Kaya, President's List
Lambert, Lexie, President's List
Landry, Abby, President's List
Landry, Abigail,President's List
Landry, Christian, President's List
Landry, Hagen, President's List
LeBlanc, Sarah, President's List
Leblanc, Ashley, President's List
Legleu, Koby, President's List
Lowery, Markayla, President's List
Lucien, Jamere, President's List
Mabile, Chaley, President's List
Mabile, Shelbie, President's List
Mcdaniel, Chloe, President's List
Medine, Grace, President's List
Morales, Claire, President's List
Naquin, Isabella, President's List
Ourso, Sydni, President's List
Pack, Anastazia, President's List
Pilley, Emily, President's List
Ponville, Adly, President's List
Prejean, Mackenzie, President's List
Richard, Emily, President's List
Roberts, Cadence, President's List
Simoneaux, Brennan, President's List
St Germain, Sydney, President's List
Templet, Desi, President's List
Theriot, Taylor, President's List
Thibodaux, Lucas, President's List
Trahan, Kayla, President's List
Vaughn, Gabrielle, President's List
Viallon, Paul, President's List
Walker, Alyse, President's List
Weber, Jade, President's List
White, Morgan, President's List
St. Martin
Summer
Lancon, Kelly, President’s List
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Arceneaux, Jake. Dean's List
Foti, Anthony, Dean's List
Louviere, Katie, Dean's List
Mallet, Dylan, Dean's List
Aucoin, Hailey, President's List
Mitchell, Rami, President's List
Robichaux, Chloe, President's List
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 and Berwick police reported a total of three arrests on drug charges over the long weekend. Morgan City officers also made arrests on drunken-driving and hit-and-run charges.
Morgan City
Police Chief Chad M. Adams responded to 190 calls for service over the last 96-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Kerwing Benitez-Deleon, 23, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:27 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and three counts of failure to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Marin I. Colindres-Matamoros, 23, Drexel Avenue, Franklin, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), no driver’s license and improper turning.
--Josiah Swan, 20, Chester Bowles, Morgan City, arrested 5:05 p.m. Friday on two counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Donna Davidson, 63, Franklin Street, Morgan City, arrested at 7:52 a.m. Sunday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Chelsey D. Celestine, 31, Emy Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:45 a.m. Sunday on charges of aggravated battery and disturbing the peace (fighting).
--Charles Anthony Watts Jr., 25, Willow Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:45 p.m. Sunday on three counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court) and failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Mark Clements, 57, River Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:01 p.m. Sunday on a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
--Julissa Flores Avila, 34, Short Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:36 p.m. Monday on a charge of hit-and-run driving.
--Anthony Ignatious Troulliet Jr., 47, Eighth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:29 p.m. Monday on charges of battery on a police officer, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.
--Johnnie Renet Troulliet, 52, Eighth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:29 p.m. Monday on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.
--Devin A. Troulliet, 26, Eighth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:29 p.m. Monday on charges of battery on a police officer, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.
--Dakota Aubrey Daigle, 30, Second Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:15 p.m. Monday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
Berwick
Police Chief David S. Leonard reported these arrests:
--Jeremy Blackburn, 44, North Third Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone), and on a hold for the Morgan City Police Department.
--Kimberly Freyoux, 41, Knight Street, Berwick was arrested at 8:16 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana (under 14 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of controlled dangerous substance law (drug-free zone).
About 7:26 p.m. Sunday, officers went to a residence on Knight Street to locate Blackburn, who had active warrants through the Morgan City Police Department. Officers made contact with Blackburn and Freyoux.
Blackburn was advised of the warrant and placed under arrest without incident. During this time, items of drug paraphernalia were located on his person. Through the course of the investigation, consent was given to search the residence, where marijuana and methamphetamine were located. The residence in which the incident occurred is within a drug-free zone.
Following the investigation, Freyoux was placed under arrest and was released on a summons to appear in court. Blackburn was booked.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 96-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 96 complaints and made these arrests:
--Joseph Anthony Acosta, 40, Morgan City was arrested at 10:40 a.m. Friday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace (offensive words), failure to secure registration, operating a vehicle without proof of insurance, operating a vehicle without driver’s license on person and attempted theft.
Acosta was also named in a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging driving on protected levee. Bail has not been set at this time.
--Kendrick Juan Madison, 45, Franklin, was arrested at 4:44 p.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear. Bail was set at $6,160.
--Brian John Klein, 41, Patterson, was arrested at 7 p.m. Saturday on a charge of aggravated battery. Klein was released on a $500 bond.
--Stephanie Lee Milton, 54, Franklin, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Sunday on a Chitimacha Tribal Police Department warrant alleging theft. Milton was released on a $500 bond.
Patterson
Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:
--Rondell J. Guy, 29, Hurtsville Road, Spring, Texas, was arrested at 1:59 a.m. Monday on charges of speeding 70 mph on a 55 mph zone and no driver’s license. He was issued a summons.
Franklin
Interim Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 27 complaints over the past holiday weekend and made these arrests:
--Ishia Joseph, 29, Plantation Village, New Iberia, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Friday on charges of speeding, no proof of insurance and failure to carry registration in vehicle. Joseph was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rde Ward City Court.
--Royal Jackson, 21, Trowbridge Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:40 p.m. Saturday on a warrant dated Aug. 13 alleging aggravated assault with a firearm. Jackson was booked, processed and released on a $15,000 bond.
--Desiree LeBlanc, 31, Second Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at 12:20 a.m. Sunday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on the charge of vicious dog prohibited. LeBlanc was booked, processed and released on a $358 bond.
Chitimacha
Police Chief B.C. Trahan reported these arrests:
--Harold Marks, 53, Francis Street, New Iberia, was arrested Thursday on charges of driving under suspension, speeding, and no insurance. He was released on a summons.
--Angela M Talkington, 49, Charles Holton Road, Kentwood, was arrested Saturday on charges of driving on roadway laned for traffic, possession marijuana, possession of THC oil and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on a summons.
--Stephanie Milton, 54, Irish Bend Road, Franklin, was arrested on warrants obtained from an investigation on Friday. She was transported to St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
--Roy J Verret, 57, Verret Road, Jeanerette, was arrested on active warrants through Baldwin Police Department alleging aggravated flight from an officer (felony), drivers to exercise due care, careless operation, reckless operation of a vehicle, maximum speed law, and stop sign and yield sign. He was also arrested on warrants obtained from an investigation Friday on charges of aggravated flight from an officer (felony), reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and maximum speed law (55 mp) in a 35 mph posted speed zone). He was transported to St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:
--Lawrence Alex Garrett, 26, Willow Bend Lane, Patterson, was booked Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear in court in Assumption Parish.
Garrett was previously arrested on charges in Assumption Parish on charges of possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice. Upon release, Garret was served notice to appear in court Dec. 5 and failed to do so.
As a result, on Dec. 6, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Garrett.
On Dec. 8, Garrett was arrested by Morgan City Police on local charges there. On Friday he was transferred and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center with bond set at $750.
Berwick High Photo
The Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association has named Lud Henry of Berwick High 2022 3A Assistant Coach of the Year. Henry, a former head coach who is now assistant to his son, Seth Henry, right, is a former Berwick player, too, and has served as a principal. On Jan. 10, Henry was elected mayor pro tem by his fellow Town Council members. “We are proud of you, Coach Lud Henry!” said the Berwick High Facebook page.
Morgan City Police Department Photo
On Friday, the Morgan City Police Department Benevolent Association made a donation to Elizabeth Amador, a 15-year-old sophomore who attends Morgan City High School. Elizabeth has received a scholarship to attend a program at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. She will be attending classes for 10 days in the Intensive Law and Trial Envision Program, which includes an introduction to the law school program. The scholarship covers Elizabeth’s tuition. The cost of travel has been placed on her as she works hard to raise the money to be able to take advantage of this opportunity.
St. Mary Chamber members and local officials join in Friday's ribbon-cutting for Cher t’Dough, 2014 La. 182 East, Suite A, Bayou Vista. Cher t‘Dough is an eclectic artisanal bakery offering a from scratch seasonal menu with daily lunch options, fresh baked breads, desserts and more. Chef and owner Leigha Haywood offers a variety of king cakes using a staple recipe in St. Mary Parish: Meche's. Pictured with owner Haywood are St. Mary Parish Chief Administrative Officer Henry C. "Bo" Lagrange, Morgan City Councilman Lou Tamporello, Chamber Office Administrator Trinisha Hayes, Chamber ambassadors, and a host of family and friends.
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Franklin police believe the fight Friday outside a Franklin Senior High boys basketball game involved gangs, and three people have been arrested, according to Interim Chief Tina Thibodeaux.
Arrested were:
--Kalob Peters, 19, Ninth Street, Franklin, at 8:44 p.m. Friday on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting), inciting to riot and criminal street gangs. Peters was booked, processed and held on a $10,000 bond.
--Ash Lee Miller Jr., 21, Moss Oaks Drive, New Iberia, at 8:46 p.m. Friday on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting), inciting to riot and criminal street gangs. Miller was booked, processed and held on a $10,000 bond.
--Daylon Hines, 22, Wattigny Street, Jeanerette, at 8:46 p.m. Friday on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting), inciting to riot and criminal street gangs. Hines was booked, processed and held on a $10,000 bond.
According to the Franklin police account, officers responded to a report about a large fight at Franklin Senior High. The call came while Franklin was hosting a boys basketball game with West St. Mary High
Officers began efforts to separate the subjects who were fighting and evacuated the gymnasium. Upon evacuation, officers were advised of shots fired outside of the school. Franklin Senior High School was then placed on lock-down.
During the course of the investigation, the Franklin Police Department cannot confirm that any shots were fired during the incident, but they have confirmed that no shots were fired inside the school. Further investigations showed that no student athletes were involved in the incident.
The suspects are affiliated with gangs known as the "Purple Babies" and "Bray Lane Steppers" and have been engaged in conflicts between the rival gangs, the Police Department said.
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The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are pending. All arrests regarding this incident will be forwarded to the 16th Judicial District Attorney's Office and any further questions should be directed to the prosecutor's office.
The Franklin Police Department is asking anyone who has any information or was a witness to the above incident to call the department at 337- 828-1716. You may remain anonymous.
The Franklin Police Department thanked the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, Baldwin Police Department Chitimacha Tribal Police Department and the St. Mary Parish school district personnel for their assistance.
Violence at high school sporting events has been all-too-common this year.
A fight at a Jeanerette-Morgan City High girls basketball game Nov. 15 resulted in the suspension of games for the remainder of 2022.
Security was tightened for Berwick High’s football playoff game Nov. 18 at Bogalusa, where a fatal shooting occurred in the stadium’s parking lot Oct. 15.
A fight involving players and fans broke out Friday at Washington-Marion’s basketball game at Eunice.
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