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La. moves to provide info on child vaccination

Tue, 07/12/2022 - 11:36am
VICTOR SKINNER, The Center Square

Louisiana is integrating child vaccination information into the state’s digital driver’s license to give parents and guardians quick access to health information.

"As a parent, I know the importance of having our family’s health care information at my fingertips,” Louisiana Health Secretary Courtney Phillips said. “This is another great tool to help families better manage their health care.”

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Friday that parents and guardians will now have access to their child’s or dependent’s vaccination status through the state’s LA Wallet app by adding a digital SMART Health Card.

SMART Health Cards are verified versions of clinical information, such as vaccination history or test results. They are easily shared through secure QR codes or printed to paper. COVID-19 SMART Health Cards are available through organizations authorized by the Verifiable Clinical Information coalition, which includes pharmacies, hospitals, health care providers, medical labs, public health agencies and others.

More than 825,000 residents have added their SMART Health Card to LA Wallet since June 1, 2022, which accounts for nearly 60% of the platform’s 1.4 million active users, according to an Edwards statement.

Edwards said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Louisiana Department of Health, “recommend all children six months and above be vaccinated against COVID-19. Now, after parents get their eligible children vaccinated, they know they have a convenient, secure way to access their own family’s health care information. This new feature in LA Wallet is another important step forward in meeting people where they are and helping bring back Louisiana for families throughout our state.”

Users must have their Louisiana driver’s license or state ID added to the app and their name must be listed as a guardian on their child’s or dependent’s vaccination record on file with the Louisiana Department of Health. A health care provider can update the guardians listed on the record.

Morgan City police radio logs for July 8-10

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 12:12pm

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.

Friday, July 8
7:03 a.m. 600 block of Arenz Street; Medical.
7:26 a.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Removal of subject.
8:04 a.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
8:21 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Removal of subject.
9:03 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Stand by.
9:18 a.m. 600 block of Leona Street; Complaint.
9:29 a.m. 700 block of Levee Road; Disturbance.
9:33 a.m. 200 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
9:47 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
10:23 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Crash.
10:40 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Medical.
10:40 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Traffic incident.
10:55 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.
11:22 a.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
11:24 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Lost and found.
11:27 a.m. 1500 block of Walnut Drive; Juvenile complaint.
11:32 a.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Com-plaint.
11:33 a.m. 1800 block of Filmore Street; Medical.
12:08 p.m. La. 182 and Martin Luther King Boulevard; Crash.
1:16 p.m. 100 block of Brownell Street; Animal complaint.
2:29 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Juvenile complaint.
2:38 p.m. Bowman Street; Complaint.
3:04 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
4:34 p.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Crash.
6:43 p.m. Behind Cy-press Gardens; Complaint.
7:29 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Civil.
7:41 p.m. 200 block of Robin Street; Disturbance.
8:16 p.m. U.S. 90 Eastbound, Berwick; Stalled vehicle.
8:37 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
10:38 p.m. 1600 block of Federal Avenue; Alarm.
10:41 p.m. Lake End Park; Patrols.
10:48 p.m. 1600 block of Chatsworth Drive; Alarm.
11:53 p.m. 400 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
Saturday, July 9
12:55 a.m. 1300 block of Second Street; Disturbance.
1:33 a.m. U.S. 90 Eastbound off elevated portion; Stalled vehicle.
2:22 a.m. 6200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
4:12 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
7:05 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Animal com-plaint.
9:49 a.m. Railroad Av-enue and Myrtle Street; Animal complaint.
10:26 a.m. 100 block of Terrebonne Street; Animal complaint.
11:19 a.m. 100 block of First Street; 911 hang up.
12:22 p.m. 300 block of Aucoin Street; Welfare concern.
1:25 p.m. 900 block of First Street; Lost and found.
1:59 p.m. La. 182 and Martin Luther King Boulevard; Assistance.
2:08 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Arrest.
4:59 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Alarm.
5:31 p.m. 600 block of Greenwood Street; 911 hang up.
6:48 p.m. 1400 block of Chatsworth Drive; Theft.
6:49 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Patrol required.
6:51 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Animal complaint.
7:23 p.m. 100 block of Brownell Street; Disturbance.
8:04 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Welfare check.
8:48 p.m. Roderick near Park streets; Suspicious person.
9:21 p.m. 1200 block of Onstead Street; Accident.
10:12 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Medical.
Sunday, July 10
12:31 a.m. Pat-ton/Halsey streets; Complaint.
12:54 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
1:24 a.m. 300 block of Patton Street; Loud music complaint.
2:32 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Aggravated battery.
3:56 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Simple battery.
8 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
8:13 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Arrest.
8:37 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Arrest.
10:19 a.m. 2000 block of Keith Street; Complaint.
10:49 a.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Civil.
10:50 a.m. 2100 block of Federal Avenue; Arrest.
12:58 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Theft.
1:16 p.m. 2500 block of Maple Street; Medical.
1:22 p.m. 700 block of Levee Road; Stand by.
1:48 p.m. Freret and Everett streets; Arrest.
2:28 p.m. Mount Street; Complaint.
3:36 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
3:36 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
3:43 p.m. 700 block of Levee Road; Stand by.
4:50 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Arrest.
6:40 p.m. 1600 block of Front Street; Complaint.
7:15 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
7:39 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
7:56 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Disturbance.
9:52 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
10:29 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Patrol request.
10:39 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Car accident.
10:56 p.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Complaint.
11:04 p.m. 900 block of Onstead Street; Alarm.
11:39 p.m. Area of Youngs Road; Suspicious vehicle.

Morgan City police make arrest in attempted armed robbery

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 12:07pm

(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 arrested a suspect in an attempted armed robbery Saturday, and made four more arrests over the weekend on assault or battery charges.

St. Mary sheriff’s deputies made a burglary arrest and six arrests on drug charges.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 98 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Raul Miguel Navarez, 59, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:29 p.m. Saturday on charges of attempted armed robbery and entry or remaining where forbidden.

—Sarah Pearce, 22, Joey Street, Patterson, was arrested at 11:51 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging simple battery.

—-Demetrius Owens, 29, Orange Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:09 a.m. Sunday on charges of aggravated assault and disturbing the peace.

—-Denisica A. Startling, 41, Barrow Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:18 p.m. Sunday on charges of domestic abuse battery and disturbing the peace.

—Barbara Murray Hanks, 46, Brownell Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Sunday on two counts of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment law).

—Darren Ann Boggan, 45, La. 317, Centerville, was arrested at 3:16 p.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

—Tre James Landry, 26, Coleen Street, New Iberia, as arrested at 3:06 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension, no insurance and vehicle license required and as a fugitive from the New Iberia Police Department.

—Joshua James Robert Jones, 34, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:34 a.m. Sunday as a fugitive from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

—Reinerio Guillen-Gavarete, 34, Keith Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:27 a.m. Sunday on a charge of child desertion.

—Neysa Marie Sauce, 54, Helen Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:09 p.m. Sunday on a charge of theft under $1,000.

—Terri I. Helman, 40, Everett Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:34 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace.

—Ky’lon Malik Garrison, 18, Fortins Street, Berwick, was arrested at 12:09 a.m. Monday on a charge of marijuana possession.

—Ingrid Torres, 21, Veterans Boulevard, Gonzales, was arrested at 12:18 a.m. Monday on a charge of possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 113 com-plaints and made these arrests:

—Keith Paul Brown, 55, Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:32 a.m. Friday on charges of burglary of an inhabited dwelling and resisting arrest or officer. Bail has not been set.

—Darius Kentrel Davis, 31, Morgan City, was arrested at 11 p.m. Friday on charges for maximum speed limit, possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. Davis was released on a $7,500 bond.

—Zadre Devon Johnson, 29, Patterson, was arrested at 11:56 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of possession of MDMA. Bail has not been set

--Lester Jonte Angus, 24, Lafayette, was arrested at 1:11 a.m. Sunday on charges of speeding, possession of firearm by a convicted felon and possession of marijuana. Bail was set at $15,000.

—John Anthony Henry, 43, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:25 p.m. Sunday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, and on a warrant alleging resisting an officer. Bail was set at $6,000.

—Shan Perara, 48, Napoleonville, was arrested at 11:47 a.m. Sunday by the Narcotics Section on a warrant alleging possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has not been set.

—Jonathon Perou, 19, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:37 p.m. Friday by the Narcotics Section on charges of failure to yield to emergency vehicles, possession of marijuana, obstruction of justice and no driver’s license.

Bail has not been set.

—Earl Lynn Perro, 41, Patterson, was arrested at 11:33 p.m. Saturday on three warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of methamphetamine, criminal neglect of family and domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set at this time.

—Leon Damon Clark, 46, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 8:48 a.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of aggravated flight from an officer. Bail has not been set.

—Brian Antonio Pineda, 22, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:50 p.m. Saturday on charges of reckless operation (no accident), driver must be licensed, open container and driving while intoxicated.

Bail was set at $3,500.

—David Wade Woods Jr., 37, Patterson, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. Sunday on an Assumption Parish warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of simple criminal damage to property and violation of protective orders. Woods was transferred to another agency.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 20 complaints over the past weekend and made these arrests:

—Deondric Butler, 27, Ninth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:19 a.m. Friday on a warrant dated alleging domestic abuse battery. Butler was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.

—Gerald Dupas, 36, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Friday on a charge of battery of a dating partner. Dupas was additionally arrested on a warrant dated July 1 alleging domestic abuse battery. Dupas was booked, processed and held with no bond set at time of press release.

FLORENCE RULF LACOSTE

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 8:19am

Florence Rulf LaCoste, 92, a resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, July 9, 2022.

She is survived by a son, Carl LaCoste of Sulphur; brother, Mac Rulf of Stephensville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, daughter and four brothers.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until rosary at 11 a.m., with graveside services at noon at Morgan City Cemetery Mausoleum.

Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Chitimacha police make arrest in drug case

Sat, 07/09/2022 - 10:11am

(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.)

Chitimacha tribal police have arrested a Charenton man with production or distribution of drugs.

Chitimacha Tribal Police

Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported this arrest:

--Jason Magee, 43, Pequot Drive, Charenton, was arrested Friday on charges of unlawful production, distribution, intent to distribute, sale, possession, or use of drugs and neglect of children. He was transported to St Mary Parish jail

Chitimacha Tribal Police Department Officers executed a search warrant at a tribal residence during a narcotics investigation. The search led to illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia being located within the residence. Located along with drug paraphernalia were 4.6 grams of methamphetamine and Adderall pills weighing 8.1 grams.

SLCC program can help St. Mary people pursue higher education

Fri, 07/08/2022 - 3:49pm

South Louisiana Community College is seeking residents in St. Mary and two other nearby parishes Lwho may want to pursue their higher education dreams.

SLCC received a five-year, $1.16 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education through a program known as TRiO Educational Opportunity Centers grant. The funding aims to help colleges provide enhanced college admissions and support services to underserved populations. SLCC’s grant allows them to serve the populations of Iberia, St. Martin, and St. Mary parishes.

"The central goal of this program is right there in the name: opportunity,” states Program Manager Brittany Renard.

Nationwide, these programs are traditionally found in areas with populations of disadvantaged, underserved residents with a desire to attend a college or university. Services are open to residents 19 years of age or older. Participants can be US citizens, permanent residents, resident aliens, or people who show intent to become a permanent resident.

Renard adds, “We at the TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers are eager to connect with community members, hear their stories and dreams, and provide guidance and support as they take those next steps towards achieving their goals. Whether that goal is to earn high school equivalency, a certificate, or a degree — or even if someone isn't sure of what their goals are — we’re here to help."

Counseling, application assistance, financial aid and career exploration, and mentoring are just a few ways the TRiO EOC can assist.

In addition to the target populations mentioned above, the program also serves students with disabilities, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system, veterans, or other disconnected students. For more information about SLCC’s Educational Opportunity Centers, visit the College’s website at www.solacc.edu/college-for-you, email eoc@solacc.edu, or call 337-373-3244.

More marijuana arrests reported by St. Mary deputies

Fri, 07/08/2022 - 12:34pm
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.)

A string of marijuana arrests this week continued Thursday when the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office made three more. Deputies also made an arrest alleging home improvement fraud.

Patterson police arrested a man accused of speeding at more than 100 mph.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 37 complaints and made these arrests:

--Cedric Griffin, 40, Patterson, was arrested at 10:14 a.m. Thursday on two failure to appear warrants for the original charges of distribution of marijuana and simple criminal damage to property.

Bail has not been set.

--Anthony Trahan, 33, Erath, was arrested at 1:31 p.m. Thursday on two counts of home improvement fraud.

Bail has not been set at this time

--Kai'lynn Verrett, 26, Franklin, was arrested at 7:41 p.m. Thursday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Deondric Butler, 27, Franklin, was arrested at 7:41 p.m. Thursday by the Narcotics Section on charges of window tint violation, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm in the presence of controlled dangerous substance.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Aries Keal, 39, Charenton, was arrested at 7:41 p.m. Thursday by the Narcotics Section on a charge of possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Desarie Same, 30, New Iberia, was arrested, at 9:59 p.m. Thursday by the Narcotics Section on charges of no license plate light, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, possession of crack cocaine, resisting an officer, obstruction, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

Bail has not been set at this time

Patterson

Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Mikie L. Landry, 23, Mike Street, Pierre Part, was arrested at 8:21 p.m. Wednesday on charges of resisting arrest by flight, reckless operation, improper lane usage, passing in a no passing zone, speeding 60 mph in a 35 mph zone, speeding 100 mph in a 55 mph zone and stop sign violation.

Landry was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,950.

--Darrell Riggins Jr., 33, Columbus Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving with license suspended or revoked and speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Riggins was issued a summons.

--Desiree E. Rebert, 37, Broussard Road, St. Martinville, was arrested at 4:35 p.m. Thursday on a charge of theft.

Rebert is currently incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 37 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Robert Earl Williams, 57, Grand Caillou Road, Houma, was arrested at 3:35 p.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Christi Kelly, 44, Pond Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:01 a.m. Friday on a charge of battery of a dating partner.

Franklin

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

-- Jules Druilhet Jr., 48, Mitchell Street, Franklin, was arrested at 8:51 a.m. Thursday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Druilhet was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

Local pitchers set to compete in World Horseshoe Championships

Fri, 07/08/2022 - 11:41am

Ten local people are set to compete in the World Horseshoe Pitching Championships Monday through July 23 in Monroe.

Hosted at the Monroe Civic Center, the tournament's admission is free with competition beginning at 8 a.m. and ending approximately 10 p.m. daily. A total of 649 athletes will be competing in the event with entries from the United States, South Africa, Norway and Canada. Nine world champions will be determined by July 23 with over $180,000 in cash. COVID-19 protocols will be followed.

The competitors from this area are Tim Gilmore of Bayou Vista, Kevin Kinslow of Morgan City, Burnie Williams of Morgan City, Jimmy Percle of Morgan City, Clyde Landry of Pierre Part, Dwain Arceneaux of Thibodaux, Hilton Rhodes of Bayou Vista, Randy Giroir Sr. of Berwick, Al Dodson of Morgan City and Linda Dodson of Morgan City

The defending women’s champion is Joan Elmore of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, who has her goal set on adding her 11th world championship this year. She will be attempting to break the world record of total women’s national championship wins set by Vicki Winston in 1981.

Moving up into the Women's Division earlier than normal, is Sarah Chafee from Wisconsin. Sarah is just 16 years old and is the 2021 Junior Girls World Champion. Sarah entered the World Tournament this year with a ringer percentage of 88.3% and is ranked No. 11 with the highest percentage of the women's division.

Ron LeGrand of Missouri is the defending world champion for the Elder Men's Division and enters this World Tournament in ninth place. David Holmes of West Virginia enters as the No. 1 seed with an 80.7% and will try to repeat as elders champion with Russ Phillips of Washington as the No. 2 seed trying to recover the top spot.

Sheila Shepard of Colorado is the defending champion for Senior Women. She will be going for her 9th title this year. Her competition will be after her again. Last year in Winnemucca, Nevada. Shepard pitched 55.26% for the Senior Women Division and ended with a 6-1 record. Her single loss came against Diane Luiz of California.

Once again returning to defend his 2021 world title, the “Desert Cowboy,” Jacob Fimbres of Arizona, aka Mr. “No-Step,” will be looking to capture his second title win for 2022. Fimbres won the Valley of the Sun tournament early in February entering with a 66.24% and won his class with a 54.47.%. He keeps on trekking for a title. There are several newcomers in this division.

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