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10 4.0 seniors will lead Berwick High seniors at graduation

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 4:36pm

Staff Report

Ten students with 4.0 grade-point averages will lead the Berwick High Class of 2022 at graduation ceremonies Thursday.

Commencement is set for 7 p.m. at the high school stadium.

The 4.0 graduates are:

Carsyn Fabre
Carsyn Fabre is the daughter of Mickey and Tara Fabre. At BHS, she has been involved in Drama Club, helping create elaborate sets and decorations for plays.
Fabre has also been a member of Beta Club, helping at sporting events and often donating items for areas in need. She has been a part of the talented art program since second grade, trying out many different art styles but mainly focusing on creating pop-art paintings of her favorite musical artists.
She received first place for Fine Arts Survey and second place for Economics at the district rally, and received awards for having the highest grade in Speech, Food and Nutrition, Pre-calculus, Chemistry 1 and Spanish 2 classes. She plans to pursue a degree in political science at Nicholls State University, then she hopes to pursue a law degree.

Jaci Hebert
Jaci Hebert is the daughter of Jarret and Joy Hebert. While at BHS, she participated in talented art and both the BETA and Drama clubs.
In drama, she worked on the sets for school productions, and in BETA she volunteered selling programs and concessions at school games. Along with three of her fellow graduates, she was a “shining star” of BHS, picked by administrators for being a model student. She also participated in district rally her first year of high school for physical science.
After high school, Hebert plans to attend Nicholls. She is undecided on a major but hopes to focus on writing. She plans to travel the world and learn firsthand about diverse cultures and lifestyles.

Amanda Rose Jamand
Amanda Rose Jamand is the daughter of Jessica and Nelson Jamand. She has participated in the St. Mary Parish Gifted Program for four years.
She participated on the volleyball team for one year and attended Ochsner St. Mary Breakfast with the Docs. She has volunteered in schoolwide activities, such as decorating for homecoming week and cheering on the school baseball team.
Jamand has been awarded the Nicholls Academic Honor Scholarship. She is a fourth-degree WiseCat and fifth-degree PowerCat.
After high school, she plans to attend Nicholls to major in nursing and one day become a registered nurse.

James Klein
James Klein is the son of Frank and May Klein. He is a member of the Sound of Pride and the swim, power-lifting and tennis teams. He qualified for All-Academic teams for all three sports.
Klein has volunteered with the Boy Scouts to run the Tour de Teche and other projects. He also competed at the state level in all three sports. After high school, he plans to attend LSU to pursue a degree in business.

Magdalene Lemoine
Magdalene Lemoine is the daughter of Shawn and Stacey Lemoine. During her time at BHS, Lemoine was on the cheerleading squad and softball team all four years. She was also a member of FBLA, Student Council and ARK.
Lemoine played volleyball for two years and participated in power-lifting her senior year. Her junior year she was awarded first team all-district outfielder and senior year, second team. She was also varsity cheer captain. This year she placed third at the Regionals’ power-lifting meet and fifth at state.
Throughout all four years, Lemoine has gotten the highest average award in FACS 1, algebra 2 and U.S. History Dual Enrollment, and is a member of the 30’s + ACT club. After high school, she plans to attend LSU where she will major in biology or engineering.

Victoria Nguyen
Victoria Nguyen is the daughter of Melissa and Linh Nguyen. She is currently in BETA, HOSA, and Talented Art. On the weekends, Nguyen volunteers at a local petting zoo to expose herself to animals and their behaviors/lifestyles. Occas-ionally, Nguyen volunteers at the local Amelia church to create paintings or murals to fit their events.
Nguyen won the LHSAA poster contest and was recognized in the middle of the Caesar’s Super Dome during the LHSAA State football championship in New Orleans. She also won best of show senior year at the St. Mary Parish art show.
She plans to attend LSU to follow the pre-vet path and then eventually go into veterinarian school. After college, Nguyen plans to work in a clinic for several years until she develops the business skills to create her own clinic.

Mikah Mary Ortiz
Mikah Mary Ortiz is the daughter of Mike and Evelyn Ortiz. Over the past four years at BHS, she has enjoyed being involved in Beta Club, Key Club, FBLA, Acts of Random Kindness, Student Council (Class President 10th-12th), Health Occupations Students of America, Debate, Quiz Bowl and Hope Squad.
Ortiz has also enjoyed participating in volleyball, track, softball, power-lifting and tennis.
Volunteering at the Assisted Living Facility, being a student advocate for the LA NERR (Louisiana National Estuary Research Reserve) selection of the Atchafalaya Basin, Special Olympics, and St. Joseph Catholic Church have been tremendous blessings. She enjoyed participating in the virtual Hugh O’Brian Leadership Conference, becoming a first responder through her Emergency Medical Responder class, and attending the New Generation Forum by the MC Rotary.
Ortiz plans to attend LSU and major in kinesiology with the aspiration of becoming a physical therapist.

Emily Grace Terrebonne
Emily Grace Terrebonne is the daughter of Kelly and Mark Terrebonne Jr. She was involved in various school activities, including dance team, BETA Club and student council.
Terrebonne was dance team captain and made the top three for student of the year, maintained a 4.0 GPA, and danced in Disney World as an All-American dancer. After graduation, she plans to attend Nicholls and major in nursing.
After getting her bachelor’s degree, Terrebonne will work at a local hospital for one year, then become a travel nurse and work across the country. Later in her career, she intends to get a master’s degree in nursing and become a nurse practitioner.

Gabriela Maria Utra
Gabriela Maria Utra is the daughter of Grisel Torres. Throughout her four years of high school, she participated in BETA, HOSA, volleyball, tennis and power-lifting.
Some of her biggest accomplishments are being the pep rally emcee and becoming BHS Student of the Year. She also was active in the arts and has performed on the piano at various events.
In visual art, Utra received awards for various entries in the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Art Show and the St. Mary Parish Student Art Show. She plans to attend Louisiana State University in the fall, majoring in biology with a concentration in pre-medicine.
Utra has hopes of becoming a doctor.

Jude Vasquez
Jude Vasquez is the son of Kimberly and Martin Vasquez; he has been in the Berwick school system for his entire school career. Vasquez was a member of the football team for three years and the baseball team for four years, and a member of the Beta Club for four years.
Vasquez earned and maintained a 4.0 GPA while balancing his lawn care business, playing sports, and being a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church. After high school, he plans to attend Nicholls and major in geomatics while continuing his lawn care business.

Revenue conference finds $350M for this year near, $104M for 2023

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 4:10pm
VICTOR SKINNER, The Center Square

The Louisiana Revenue Estimating Conference on Monday increased the state’s income projections for the current and next fiscal years, boosting figures for the state general fund by $350 million for FY 22 and $104 million for FY 23.
Legislative Fiscal Office economist Deborah Vivien told members of the Revenue Estimating Conference state finances are facing many of the same issues in May as when the REC last met in January, but new actions from the Federal Reserve and the Russian invasion of Ukraine has added to the “super-heated economy.”
In January, economists predicted about $1.66 billion in additional revenue for fiscal year 2022, with about $847 million of that for the state general fund. The forecast also boosted revenue projections for fiscal year 2023 by $963 million, with $771 million of that for the state general fund.
Vivien revised those figures higher on Monday, adding another $538 million in revenues for fiscal year 2022, and $267 million more for fiscal year 2023. The revision added $350 million to the state general fund for the current fiscal year and $139 million to the state general fund for fiscal year 2023, which begins June 1.
“I think it needs to be said, all of the things we’re talking about that’s heating up these numbers, are big question marks going forward,” she said. “We don’t know how they’re going to work out.”
“I’m not forecasting a recession, even though I’m sure you’ve heard recession talk out there. I’m forecasting the soft landing,” Vivien said.
Administrative economist Manfred Dix offered a similar soft landing forecast, though he projected a smaller increase of $104 million for the state general fund next year.
“The question is, is (the big revenue increase in the current fiscal year) the new baseline, or is it somewhat of an anomaly?” Dix said. “I think we are agreeing here that probably it was, at least let’s qualify it as a somewhat of an anomaly. It’s not the new baseline to project the revenues, you have to kind of taper it down because the revenues in FY 22 were too high.”
The REC — comprised of Senate President Page Cortez, R-Lafayette, House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, R-Gonzales, economist Stephen Barnes, and Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne — ultimate opted to adopt the more conservative forecasts for each year, taking the LFO projection for fiscal year 2022 and the Department of Administration’s prediction for fiscal year 2023.
“It’s almost insignificant between the two” forecasts, Cortez said. “I guess if you’re going to drill down, the fiscal office shows a greater individual personal income growth in 23, with not quite as much sales tax.”
The REC adopted forecast is more than enough to cover a proposal by Gov. John Bel Edwards to further increase $1,500 raises for teachers and $750 raises for school support staff to $2,000 for teachers and $1,000 for support staff, though it remains unclear whether lawmakers will act on the proposal.
The bigger raises would add an estimated $50 million to the $148 million recurring cost of the $1,500 and $750 raises. House Concurrent Resolution 23, which includes $4 billion in school funding and the smaller raises for next year, cleared the House Appropriations Committee on Monday morning and now moves to the full House for consideration.

Bill would require info on vaccine exemptions

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 4:08pm
VICTOR SKINNER, The Center Square

A bill to require Louisiana schools to inform students and parents about exemptions from school immunizations cleared the House this week.

“House Bill 47 basically requires that any communication issued to students or parents relative to immunization requirements include exemption information,” Rep. Kathy Edmonston, R-Gonzales, the bill’s sponsor, said on the House floor.

Representatives unanimously approved the bill on Thursday without discussion or objection.

Lawmakers vetted HB 47 in the House Education Committee on April 27, when Edmonston elaborated on the legislation.

“There is an option for exemptions with a written statement from parents or the student included in (state statute), and we want to clarify existing law the responsibility of schools to accept exemptions,” she said. “Currently most parents are not
aware that they can opt out of any immunization with a written statement. This will make it clear that it is a choice.

“Some schools refuse to accept exemptions listed (in state statute) and this legislation will … make it clear that if an exemption is presented it must be accepted.”

Jill Hines, co-director of Health Freedom Louisiana, a parents rights group, told the committee “parents and students have been done a great disservice by the Louisiana Department of Health, the Louisiana Department of Education, and the many public and nonpublic schools across the state that have failed to accurately convey vaccine exemption information.

“Withholding exemption information is an egregious act of medical coercion, especially for those who may not have resources or access to seek accurate information regarding the law,” she said.

Hines provided committee members of examples of communications to parents with “complete omission of exemption information,” as well as demands for shots not required under current law, the use of a standardized form, use of a notary, requirement of a physician’s signature, and for vaccine information beyond of what’s required in law.

“In addition to these school policies that are not in compliance with (state statutes) some schools intentionally refuse to enroll students that submit a vaccine exemption,” Hines said, adding that similar issues in higher education are occurring, as well. “Education should not be held hostage in lieu of a medical procedure.”

Multiple parents shared personal stories with the committee of schools rejecting students based on school-imposed rules regarding vaccinations.

Gov. John Bel Edwards added the COVID-19 vaccine to the state’s school immunization schedule in December, though the change only applies to FDA-approved vaccines. In a letter to the House Committee on Health and Welfare, Edwards noted that “no child will be forced to be vaccinated against the will of his or her parents.”

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization, the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, and Louisiana Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics opposed the bill in committee, based on concerns the measure could lower vaccination rates.

The education committee approved HB 47 with a vote of 7-4.

The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Panthers prepare for state semifinal Thursday; ticket, radio info

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 4:04pm

Berwick High's baseball team works out Tuesday in preparation for the 10 a.m. Thursday Class 3A state semifinal game against Sterlington at Sulphur's McMurry Park.

Tickets are available only online. They're available at https://gofan.co/app/events/586781?schoolId=LHSAA

The game will air locally -- radio only -- on KQKI 95.3 FM beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday with a pregame show.

KBZE 105.9 will also carry the game live.

If Berwick wins Thursday, the Panthers will play either Lutcher or Iota at 2 p.m. Saturday for the state title.

Morgan City police radio logs for May 8-9

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 2:19pm

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, May 8
8:40 a.m. 400 block of Laurel Street; 911 hang up call.
9:16 a.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Animal complaint.
10:11 a.m. 900 block of Spruce Street; Medical call.
10:39 a.m. 700 block of Sixth Street; Disturbance.
11:26 a.m. 3200 block of Vine Drive; Disturbance.
12:20 p.m. Grove Street; Complaint.
3:25 p.m. 600 block of Belanger Street; Loud music.
3:32 p.m. 1300 block of Front Street; Medical call.
4:18 p.m. 700 block of Federal Avenue; Vehicle crash.
6:05 p.m. 500 block of Levee Road; Subject removal.
6:08 p.m. Area of Acorn and Leona streets; Noise complaint.
6:44 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Noise complaint.
6:51 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Alarm.
7:35 p.m. 300 block of Patton Street; Complaint.
7:37 p.m. 200 block of Everett Street; Com-plaint.
8:25 p.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Complaint.
8:27 p.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Animal compliant.
9:51 p.m. 3000 block of Helen Drive; Suspicious person.
10:09 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
10:28 p.m. Area of Railroad Avenue and Florida Street; Traffic stop/arrest.
10:52 p.m. 3200 block of Lake Palourde Road; Car accident.
11:40 p.m. 2300 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
Monday, May 9
1:15 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
1:31 a.m. 1400 block of Sandra Street; Alarm.
3:56 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
6:35 a.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Juvenile complaint.
7:25 a.m. 1400 block of Maple Street; Medical.
8:32 a.m. 2400 block of Maple Street; Complaint.
8:33 a.m. 700 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
8:51 a.m. 300 block of Wren Street; Open door.
9:22 a.m. 1200 block of Onstead Street; Animal complaint.
9:24 a.m. 3200 block of Lake Palourde Road; Complaint.
9:31 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
9:47 a.m. 1000 block of Sixth Street; Trespassing.
9:58 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Crash.
10:19 a.m. 600 block of Sixth Street; Suspicious vehicle.
10:31 a.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; 911 hang up.
10:34 a.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Alarm.
11:08 a.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Disturbance.
12:06 p.m. La. 182 and Myrtle Street; Stalled vehicle.
1:01 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
1:13 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
2:49 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Alarm.
3:30 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Crash.
3:31 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
3:32 p.m. 1800 block of Parlange Street; Arrest.
4:10 p.m. 1100 block of Sixth Street; Juvenile complaint.
4:36 p.m. 3300 block of Youngs Road; Suspicious vehicle.
10:29 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
10:37 p.m. Leona Street/Federal Avenue; Disturbance.

Deputies arrest juvenile on sexual battery charge

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 2:14pm
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.)

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a juvenile accused of sexual battery on Monday, and Morgan City police made their fourth drunk-driving arrest in four days.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 42 complaints and made these arrests:

--Juvenile male, Franklin, was arrested at 10:06 a.m. Monday on a warrant alleging sexual battery. The juvenile male was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

—Joseph Lee Robertson Sr., 57, Jeanerette, was arrested at 10:39 a.m. Monday on a charge of second-degree battery. Robertson continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

—Edwin Young Jr., 42, Charenton, was arrested at 9:40 p.m. Monday by the Narcotics Section on a warrant alleging window tint violation, improper display of a license plate, flight from an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia, and on warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of simple criminal damage to property.

Young was released on a $4,500 bond.

—Christopher Haynes Sr., 39, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:58 a.m. Monday by the Narcotics Section on four warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of marijuana, failure to maintain automobile liability insurance, operating a vehicle with an unlit license plate, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane usage and speeding.

Bail has not been set.

—Kristi Adams, 42, Berwick, was arrested at 11:58 a.m. Monday by the Narcotics Section on two warrants for failure to appear on the charges of possession of carisoprodol and possession of methamphetamine. Bail has not been set.

Morgan City

Police Chief James F. Blair reports that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 37 calls over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Riva Thomas, 31, Sixth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 9:32 a.m. Monday on a warrant alleging simple battery.

—Bridget R. Skinner, 49, Grace Street, Amelia, was arrested at 5:36 p.m. Monday on warrants alleging driving under suspension, careless operation, resisting an officer (false information) and crossing over private property to avoid traffic control.

—Bridget Lefort, 71, Cyril Street, Pierre Part, was arrested at 9:17 p.m. Monday on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense) and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

— Jeremy James Rodgers, 42, Bonjovi Boulevard, Gray, was arrested Monday on an Iberia Parish warrant alleging failure to appear for felony arraignment and on a fugitive warrant from Terrebonne Parish.

The arrested followed a traffic stop near Amelia on Sunday night.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle with an equipment violation and executed a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Rodgers, and initiated an interview.

The deputy requested a warrants check on Rodgers, and the Communications Division advised that Rodgers was wanted by Iberia and Terrebonne on fugitive warrants.

Rodgers was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending transfer to the custody of the respectful jurisdictions.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 11 complaints over the past 24 hours and made this arrest:

—Joseph Thomas, 59, Myra Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:52 p. m. Monday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on the charge of battery on a correctional facility employee. Thomas was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

Two from east St. Mary win track titles

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 12:55pm
Staff Report

Two east St. Mary athletes brought home state championship medals from the LHSAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships over the weekend at LSU.

Ava Claire Calais, a sophomore at Central Catholic, won the Class 1A girls 300-meter hurdles championship in 49.05, the only sub-50 time in the finals. Calais also finished second in the 100-meter hurdles.

Brett Bearb, a Berwick High senior, won the Class 3A boys javelin with a 173-08.50.

Also placing at the state meets:

--Davonte Walker, Patterson, in the Class 3A boys 110-meter hurdles.

--Sarah Daniels, Morgan City, in Class 4A girls 400 meters.

--Arion Calloway, Morgan City, in the Class 4A girls javelin.

--Greg Toups, Berwick, in the Class 3A boys discus.

--Addison Grizzaffi, Central Catholic, in the Class 1A girls discus.

--Lucy Hamer, Central Catholic, in the Class 1A girls triple jump.

JACQUES BERNARD FAVRET

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 12:08pm

Jacques Bernard Favret was a wonderful son, loving husband, devoted father, and an outstanding leader. Jacques was born and raised in Morgan City, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University where he earned a Bachelor’s in finance and later a law degree. Those who knew him best knew Jacques as a giver to the community, a lover of travel, a talented cook, and the quintessential Southern gentleman.
He is survived by his wife, Francine Broussard Favret; his mother, Lynda Jones Favret; and stepfather, Terry Steven Boyce; his father, Bernard Alphonse Favret III; his children, Alexandre Bernard Favret and Jeanne Madeline Favret, and his stepchildren, Lane Lonion, Zachary Mathiew, and Hunter Mathiew; and his half-brothers, William Cannon Favret and Bernard Alphonse Favret IV.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. Visitation was from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and a memorial service was held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. He will be laid to rest on Thursday, May 12th, 2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Cemetery in Leroy, Louisiana.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Greenoaksfunerals.com for the Favret family.

PEARL MARIE PELLERIN

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 12:05pm

May 1, 1944 — April 30, 2022
Pearl Marie Pellerin, 77, of Franklin, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on April 30th surrounded by loved ones, after suffering a stroke.
Pearl was born on May 1, 1944 to Numa Morvant Sr. and Loritta St Amant Morvant, in the city of Abbeville. She is preceded in death by her husband James R. Pellerin; Siblings, LJ Gene Morvant and Grace Bergman; Stepsons, Ernest P. Stratton Jr. and Lonnie J. Stratton Sr.; Granddaughter, Sasha Stratton.
Pearl served her community of Franklin, where she worked for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office, and committed her time assisting in local government campaign efforts.
Always on the go, and certainly never meeting a stranger, Pearl lived a full life celebrating many accomplishments, hobbies and interests. Throughout her many milestones in life, her greatest pride came from her children. With skilled hands, from years of experience, she taught her children and grandchildren how to give life, and find joy, in nature and the small things in life.
Pearl’s favorite pastime was quilting and sewing, creating countless treasures shared with loved ones. Every piece small, but square by square sewn with love. She spent her sunny days fishing, always with the biggest grin on her face reeling in a catch. Her peaceful hours were well spent with her hands covered in soil. Tending her garden, pruning and propagating plants to share. A tradition that would quickly become a love language passed down. Pearl loved to travel, to adventure and experience new sights. She loved walking beaches, while hunting simple treasures and rocks. She relished collecting antiques, unique odds and ends, and sharing their story.
Pearl is survived by her son, Gene J. Stratton Sr. and his wife, Amanda; Daughter, Kathleen S. Bland, and her husband Glenn Bland; Daughter, Christine S. Crane; Daughter, Rebecca A. Concienne; Stepdaughter, Pamela S. Hubler; Grandchildren, Gene J. Stratton Jr., Shane Stratton, Kasey Stratton, Taylor Mayon, Logan Stratton, Justin Stratton, Destiny Crane, Blaze Crane, Kayla M. Bergeron and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in her honor on May 14, 2022 at 255 Meadow Drive, Bridge City, Texas 77611.

Sheriff's Narcotics Section arrests 5; Morgan City police charge 3 with drunk driving

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 11:49am

(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 three people on drunk driving charges over the weekend and two more on charges of disturbing the peace by intoxication.

St. Mary sheriff’s deputies made four arrests on drug charges Friday and a fifth alleging failure to appear on a heroin charge.

Morgan City

Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 113 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Alyssa Louise Ashmore, 32, River Road, Berwick, was arrested at 2:14 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

—Vernon Joseph Robin Jr., 58, Front Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:07 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense), improper lane usage and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

—Jonathan Killingsworth, 31, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated), simple battery, two counts of battery on emergency room personnel (two counts), criminal damage to property and resisting an officer.

—Dayshon Terell Pete, 18, Lizabeth Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:23 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), hit-and-run driving and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

—David M. Mire, 45, Velma Court, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:55 p.m. Friday on three counts of failure to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

—Donald R. Watts, 35, Oliver Wheat Road, Livingston, was arrested at 1:24 a.m. Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

—Jesse Mosley, 41, Nichole Street, Houma, was arrested at 10:08 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

—Jacob Nathaniel Kelnart, 28, Front Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:44 p.m. Sunday on charges of no insurance, driving under suspension, registration required and disobeying traffic controls.

—Henry Collins III, 27, Lawrence Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:44 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana, improper lighting, switched license plate and possession of stolen things (over $25,000).

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 100 complaints and made these arrests:

—Nicole Rodrigue, 49, Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:55 p.m. Friday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Rodrigue was released on $3,000 bond.

—Jondre Wesley, 39, Franklin, was arrested at 4:46 p.m. Friday by the Narcotics Section on two warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bail was set at $15,000.

—Dwayne Provost, 38, Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Friday by the Narcotics Section on charges of failure to signal 100 feet prior to turning, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession of marijuana, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family.

Bail was set at $26,318.80.

—Trevion Jackson, 19, Four Corners, was at 7:10 p.m. Friday by the Narcotics Section on charges of window tint violation, switched plate, flight from an officer, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

Jackson was released on a $75,000 bond.

—Leroy Jackson III, 47, Four Corners, was arrested at 7:10 p.m. Friday 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.

Jackson was released on a $50,000 bond.
—Dylan Blake Alexis, 19, New Iberia, was arrested, at 11:40 a.m. Friday on charges of improper lane usage, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Alexis also held a New Iberia Police Department warrant for attempted second-degree murder. Alexis is being held for another agency.

—Crystal Renee Rubin, 36, Breaux Bridge, was arrested at 11:21 a.m. on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has not been set.

—Tracie Lynn Dudek, 41, Thibodaux, was arrested at 4:16 p.m. Friday on a war-rant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug para0phernalia. Bail has not been set.

—Machele Jade Brasher, 40, Houma, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, driving under suspension, switched or stolen license plate and failure of owner to secure registration, and on a Lafourche Parish warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of identity theft.

Brasher was transferred to another jurisdiction.

—Crystal Lynn Duplantis, 37, Houma, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Saturday on a Lafourche Parish warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of theft. Duplantis was transferred to another jurisdiction.

—Juan Keith Doir Shearron, 33, Baldwin, was arrested at 2:59 p.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. Bond was set at $500.

—Bobby D’Angelo Jackson, 34, Franklin, was arrested at 10:08 a.m. Sunday on charges of criminal damage to property and battery of a dating partner. Bail was set at $4,000.

—Shawn Case Lovell Sr., 44, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:41 a.m. Sunday on a charge of simple battery. Lovell was released on a summons to appear Aug. 26.

—Jerell Antoine Jones, 30, Patterson, was arrested at 4:19 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Bond was set at $2,778.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly said the Franklin Police Department responded to 24 complaints over the past weekend and made these arrests:

—Mark Thomas, 57, Mechanic Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. Friday on two counts of aggravated assault. Thomas was booked, processed and released on a $3,000 bond.

—Chris Baptiste, 54, Eighth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:37 p.m. Saturday on a charge of monetary instrument abuse. Baptiste was booked, processed and held on a $500.00 bond.

—Erin Peters, 38, Martin Luther King Boulevard, Lafayette, was arrested at 12:09 a.m. Monday on the charges of disturbing the peace (public intoxication) and remaining where forbidden. Peters was booked, processed and held on a $1,500 bond.

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