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Auto theft report leads to arrest on firearm theft, burglary charges

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 5:45pm

Morgan City police, called to investigate a stolen vehicle, arrested a Susan Drive man on burglary and firearm theft charges Tuesday.

Fredrick Calloway, 18, Susan Drive, was arrested at 12:42 p.m. Tuesday on charges of unauthorized entry into a place of business, theft of a firearm, theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of unauthorized use of a movable and two counts of simple burglary.

On Tuesday, officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to the area of Victor II Boulevard regarding a vehicle that had been stolen from a local hotel in the area of la. 182. Officers arrived and identified Calloway as the individual who had taken the vehicle, which was located by the victim on Victor II, the Police Department said. Information was received that Calloway fled the area on foot.

Officers began canvassing the area and located Calloway behind businesses on David Drive. He fled on foot and was apprehended a short time later and taken into custody. Calloway also held several active arrest warrants in connection to multiple investigations being conducted by the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division, the Police Department said.

According to police:

--The warrants for unauthorized use of a movable and unauthorized entry into a place of business stem from an investigation that began Sept. 10, when Calloway allegedly entered the business in the area of Patton Street and took a vehicle on multiple occasions. The vehicles were later returned. When the victim had learned what had taken place they contacted police.

--The warrant for theft of a firearm stems from an investigation conducted by detectives that began Sept. 30 in the area of Bush Street, where Calloway allegedly took a firearm from the residence.

The warrants for simple burglary stem from an investigation Tuesday at a business on L. 70. Calloway allegedly entered two buildings on the property and committed a theft. Arrest warrants were obtained for Calloway's arrest in each investigation.

Calloway was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail. where he was booked and processed.

Morgan City family wakes to find stranger in home

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:45pm

The morning of Sept. 28 started like a regular day at the Federal Avenue home of Katy Babin and Dr. Francis Scott Sicard: getting up, seeing to the married couple’s 3-year-old, getting the 9-year-old ready for school.

And then they discovered the stranger who spent the night on their porch and their couch.

Sicard called the Review to say the story should be a warning to make sure doors are locked.

Morgan City police reported that Monika Marie Faulk, 56, Main Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:23 a.m. Sept. 28 on a charge of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Babin told the Review that when she woke that Wednesday morning, she found someone sleeping on a couch with a cover pulled over her head. The hair not covered by the blanket was the same color as her daughter’s, and Babin assumed her girl had fallen asleep watching TV.

But Sicard discovered that the 9-year-old was in her room, Babin said.

The family went to the backyard and called police.

Babin and Morgan City police Lt. John Schaff both said the woman said she had spent part of the night on the front porch of the house but came in through an unlocked door when the weather turned cool.

Local agencies report five arrests

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:42pm

(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.)

Local law enforcement agencies on Tuesday reported five arrests, including two on warrants alleging failure to appear on theft charges.

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:

—Lonny Ray Baker Sr., 57, Franklin, was arrested at 2:04 p.m. Monday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of theft and driving while intoxicated. Alvarado was released on a $2,500.

—Dustin Michael Lovell, 24, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:15 a.m. Saturday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of theft, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cocaine.

Bail has not been set..

—Glenn David Carline, 58, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Bail was set at $2,500.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 47 calls for service over the last 24-hour
reporting period and made this arrest:

—Terrence D. Ingram, 30, Harvey, was arrested at 6:16 a.m. Tuesday as a fugitive from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to one complaint over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

—Jennifer LeBlanc, 47, Girl Scout Road, Breaux Bridge, was arrested at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant dated Sept. 23 alleging unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. LeBlanc was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

DEBORAH LYNN HUGHES

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:17pm

April 22, 1965 — October 1, 2022

Deborah Lynn Hughes, age 57, of Morgan City, LA passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Deborah was born April 22, 1965 in Morgan City, LA to the late Thomas Sr. and Noella Keller Ackman.

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents; mother in law, Dianna Miles; sister, Lisa Ackman; grandchildren, Nathan Ivy, Steven Hunt, Victoria Hughes; great-grandchild, Drako Guerrero and her best friend and cousin, Ronnie Barbier.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 42 years, Rodney Wayne Hughes; son, Thomas (Ciara) Hughes, daughters, Lisa (Atanacio) Guerrero, Christine Hughes and her companion Cody Thibodaux, Rhonda Hughes and Crystal Pennell; brothers, Thomas (Sandy) Ackman Jr., Terry Sr. and Kerry Daigle; sisters, Penny Galloway and Angela Gilbert; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren, 3 godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hargravefuneralhome.com for the Hughes family.

BEVERLY CATHERINE LEDET

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:13pm

December 28, 1969 — September 29, 2022

Beverly Catherine Ledet, 52, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022. She was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, on December 28, 1969. She spent her childhood years in Morgan City, graduating from Morgan City High School and then received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. With her Registered Nurse certificate, she was able to work and live in various locations throughout Louisiana and Texas. Most recently, she was employed by The Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Beverly Clement Ledet and Sherry Bridges Ledet. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Mark and Anastaja Ledet; her sister and her husband, Deborrah Ledet Yarbrough and James Yarbrough, Sr.; her niece, Somer Yarbrough Klusman, and her nephews, James Yarbrough, Jr., Holden Ledet, and Rowan Ledet.

Anyone who knew Cathy immediately knew what she was passionate about: her friends and family, her pets, and her football teams. She was a loyal

friend to many. She enjoyed spoiling her two Chihuahuas, Ozzy and Emma. Her Louisiana roots also made her an avid supporter of both the Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers and the New Orleans Saints.

A visitation will be held at Twin City Funeral Home, from 12:00 – 2:00, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with burial immediately following.

TAMMY ANGELIA PLAISANCE

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:07pm

Tammy Angelia Plaisance, 61, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou Vista, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.

She is survived by a son, Catlin Plaisance; two grandchildren; three sisters, Hope, Stacy and Pam; and a brother, Darrel.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RALPH ANDREW FALCON

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:05pm

Ralph Andrew Falcon, 76, a resident of Jennings, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Rosella Falcon; son, Anthony Bellon; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister and brothers.

Visitation was Sept. 29 at Twin City Funeral Home. Burial followed in Morgan City Cemetery.

Twin City Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

More AGU Art Show and Sale winners

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 12:51pm

Here is the final group of winners from the Artists Guild Unlimited Art Show and Sale, which closed with a reception Sept. 22. The art show and sale drew 80 artists, whose work was displayed at the Everett Street gallery during the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival. More photos of art show winers appeared in the Sept. 28 and Sept. 30 editions, and have been posted on StMaryNow.com and our Facebook page.
Photos by Bill Decker

To see photos of all the award-winners, use these links:

AGU Art Show and Sale winners, Part 1

AGU Art Show and Sale winners, Part 2

AGU Art Show and Sale winners, Part 3

Diabetes information at Ochsner St. Mary

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 5:44pm

Ochsner St. Mary recently hosted a free Hello Health seminar on diabetes for the community, led by Dr. Juan Sarmiento, endocrinologist.

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Phoenix awarded $112M contract for Navy work

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 5:39pm

Phoenix International Holdings Inc. of Largo, Maryland, which has a facility in Bayou Vista, announced the award of a $112 million contract for worldwide undersea deep ocean search and recovery operations and engineering and technical support to the U.S. Navy Director of Ocean Engineering, Supervisor of Salvage and Diving.

Phoenix described the contract as "cost-plus-award-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity." Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed in September 2027, the company said.

“Phoenix has a long history of providing undersea operations services to the U.S. Navy and we are honored by SUPSALV’s selection of our company to continue performing this critical mission," Phoenix President Patrick Keenan said.

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity.