Friday's Easter Egg Hunt at the Morgan City Petting on Friday gave youngsters the chance to interact with the animals as well as hunt for goodies in the grass.
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Shorts in December, bottom photo, performed for the inaugural Alive After 5 on the riverfront in Berwick. The free Alive After 5 will be held each Saturday in April. Déjà vu will perform Good Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Rides will once again be available. All-day bracelets are $25. The remaining bands scheduled are Soulshine on April 22, and Cliff Hillebran and the Anytime Band on April 29. Food is also sold during the event. In the top photo, dancing to the beat was part of the offerings at Berwick’s first Alive After 5 event on the riverfront Friday.
The city of Morgan City held its rescheduled Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Lawrence Park. In the top photo, Reid Pellerin, 2, of Morgan City tastes a Sweet Tart while looking for a winning egg in the City of Morgan City Easter Egg Hunt. Participants looked through their eggs at the end of the hunt in hopes of finding the special egg to win a chocolate Easter Bunny.
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The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Market was held Saturday under the U.S. 90 bridge in downtown Morgan City. Crowds were able to browse from a variety of booths containing gifts, food, crafts and much more.
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The oldest age group poses for a photo after the New Age Patterson Civic Organization Egg Hunt at Park Street Park. The event also featured free food and door prizes.
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Thursday, April 7
7:58 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Hit and run.
8:12 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Theft.
8:22 p.m. 1400 block of Youngs Road; Medical.
10:01 p.m. 700 block of Florence Street; Medical.
11:14 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
11:29 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious subject.
11:44 p.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious vehicle.
11:46 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Arrest.
Friday, April 8
12:32 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Complaint.
5:17 a.m. 1500 block of Cedar Street; Medical.
5:55 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Crash.
7:52 a.m. 6200 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
9:05 a.m. 300 block of Terrebonne Street; Identity theft.
10:23 a.m. Fourth Street; Traffic incident.
11:18 a.m. 1600 block of Sixth Street; Com-plaint.
11:59 a.m. U.S. 90 Eastbound; Reckless driver.
12:05 p.m. 500 block of Louisa Street; Alarm.
12:32 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
12:42 p.m. 900 block of Spruce Street; Complaint.
1:59 p.m. U.S. 90 Westbound; Traffic incident.
2:10 p.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; Suspicious person.
2:10 p.m. 1800 block of Elk Street; Assistance.
2:16 p.m. U.S. 90 Westbound; Traffic incident.
2:17 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Removal of subject.
3:05 p.m. 1300 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
4:55 p.m. 3100 block of Karen Drive; Complaint.
4:59 p.m. Area of Wel-come Center; Complaint.
5:06 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Car accident.
5:37 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
5:48 p.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
6:21 p.m. 600 block of Onstead Street; Complaint.
6:32 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Domestic disturbance.
6:36 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.
6:50 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
7:19 p.m. Area of U.S. 90 East; Reckless driver.
7:29 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Hit and run.
7:45 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Disturbance/arrest.
8:11 p.m. 800 block of Hickory Street; Complaint.
8:41 p.m. 600 block of Arenz Street; Patrol request.
11:07 p.m. 1000 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
Saturday, April 9
12:07 a.m. 500 block of Louisa Street; Alarm.
12:13 a.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Alarm.
1:17 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
1:30 a.m. 700 block of Freret Street; Disturbance.
1:49 a.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Disturbance/arrest.
1:51 a.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
1:58 a.m. 1200 block of Clothilde Street; Alarm.
2:24 a.m. 1000 block of Seventh Street; Com-plaint.
6:45 a.m. InterMoor; Alarm.
6:57 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Com-plaint.
8:41 a.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
12:01 p.m. 200 block of Federal Avenue; Animal complaint.
12:11 p.m. Ochsner St. Mary; Aggravated battery.
2 p.m. 1500 block of Sixth Street; Violation of protective order.
3:12 p.m. Under U.S. 90 Bridge; Assistance.
3:18 p.m. 400 block of Belanger Street; Loud music.
4:19 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Warrant.
5:55 p.m. 800 block of Ditch Avenue; Animal complaint.
6:09 p.m. Area of Louisiana Alley; Frequent patrols.
7:34 p.m. Area of North Third Street; Animal complaint.
9:26 p.m. 700 block of Hilda Street; Noise complaint.
10:20 p.m. 2900 block of Lake Palourde Road; Assistance.
10:41 p.m. 400 block of Halsey Street; Disturbance.
11:32 p.m. Area of Front and Terrebonne streets; Noise complaint.
Sunday, April 10
12:05 a.m. 400 block of Levee Road; Disturbance.
1:53 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint/arrest.
4:50 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Suspicious vehicle.
(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 Pierre Part man under investigation for sex crimes with a juvenile victim has been arrested on charges that also include drug crimes.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest Saturday:
— James Gregoire, 66, North Curtis Street, Pierre Part, was arrested on charges of computer-aided solicitation of a minor (felony), distribution of marijuana, distribution of methamphetamine, misdemeanor sexual battery, attempted possession of pornography involving juveniles and solicitation of prostitution (felony).
The Sheriff’s Office recently received a complaint in which Gregoire was identified as a suspect in numerous sex crimes upon a juvenile.
Detectives and deputies initiated a complex investigation that quickly identified Gregoire as having committed numerous sex crimes upon the victim in question through use of electronic social media outlets.
Investigators determined that Gregoire allegedly communicated with the victim requesting certain pornographic material in exchange for illegal drugs and in fact did provide illegal narcotics to this individual.
It is believed that Gregoire made additional offers sexual in nature to the juvenile, which were declined.
A search warrant was requested and granted for the home of Gregory, resulting in the seizure of various illegal drugs.
Gregoire was also previously charged with possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia, possession of Xanax (felony) possession of methamphetamine (felony), possession of marijuana (first offense) and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
At the conclusion of the matter, Gregoire was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on the aforementioned charges and remains in custody pending court proceedings.
Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 103 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
—David Charles McDonald, 58, Chennault Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:59 a.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).
—Louis Sterling, 45, Shady Oaks, Pierre Part, was arrested at 2:19 a.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).
—Patrick E. Arabie, 52, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:31 p.m. Saturday on charges of resisting an officer by false information and two counts of violation of a protective order.
—Todd Lee Broussard, 33, La. 311, Houma, was arrested at 2:01 a.m. Sunday as a fugitive from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office.
—Abram Granger, 22, Apple Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:35 a.m. Sunday on charges of no driver’s license and careless operation.
—Cody James Loupe, 33, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:26 p.m. Sunday on a 6th Ward Morgan City Court warrant alleging failure to appear for arraignment.
—Heebie Ray LaFleur, 49, Trevino Street, Berwick, was arrested at 10:23 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle and improper lane usage.
Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 26 complaints over the past weekend and made these arrests:
—Kevin Loston Jr., 28, Bayouview Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 8:42 a.m. Friday on a warrant dated March 23 alleging aggravated assault. Loston was booked, processed and released on a $1,500 bond.
—Levar Variet, Jr., 20, Pine Street, Franklin, was arrested at 4:44 p.m. Friday while incarcerated at the Franklin Police Department on a warrant for probation violation. Variet was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
—Percy Brown, 63, La. 182, Jeanerette, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Saturday on a warrant dated March 9 alleging 20 counts of theft and five counts of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. Brown was booked, processed and released on a $35,000 bond.
—Carl Dupas, 58, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:19 a.m. Sunday on a charge of criminal mischief (filing a false report of a crime) and a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court for failure to appear on the charge of criminal mischief. Dupas was booked, processed and held on an $818 bond.
—Tron Davis, 28, Garber Street, Broussard, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. Monday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended, careless operation and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Davis was booked, processed and released on a $1,000 bond.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 99 complaints and made these arrests:
--Juvenile male, 17, Franklin, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. Friday on a charge of reckless operation (no accident). The juvenile male was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
--Michael Wade McFarland, 67, New Iberia, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of for maximum speed limit, driver must be licensed, no insurance. Maggard was released on a summons to appear July 19.
--Carlton Joseph Melancon Jr., 45, Franklin, was arrested at 9:53 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving on roadway laned for traffic, possession of marijuana and obstruction of justice (tampering).
Melancon also held a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family, as well as a warrant through the Louisiana State Police. Bail was set at $174,383.13.
--Jules Edward Anderson III, 36, Baldwin, was arrested at 1:14 a.m. Sunday on charges of improper lane usage and driving under suspension. Anderson was released on a summons to appear July 19.
--Drake Walker, 25, New Iberia, was arrested 4:24 a.m. Sunday on a charge of reckless operation (with accident). Walker was released on a summons to appear July 19.
--Chamber Eugine Ardoin, 24, Schreiver, was arrested at 6:58 a.m. Saturday on charges of hit and run and failure to report accident. Ardoin was released on a summons to appear July 19.
--Ken L. Domengeaux Jr., 22, Kaplan, was arrested at 9:52 a.m. Saturday on charges of maximum speed limit and possession of drug paraphernalia. Domengeaux was released on a summons to appear July 19.
--Adrian Franco, 20, Kaplan, was arrested at 9:52 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Franco was released on a summons to appear July 19.
--Cory Robert Frank Jones, 37, Berwick, was arrested at 11:40 a.m. Sunday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of no driver’s license on person. Bail has not been set.
--Roger Ray Campbell Jr., 31, Franklin, was arrested on at 9:50 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of MDMA, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles.
Bail was set at $14,000.
David Lee Duhon II passed peacefully at home Friday, April 8, 2022 after his brave battle against cancer.
Family, friends and fellow officers of David are invited to attend the Visitation on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Hargrave Funeral Home from 9am-11am with Funeral Services immediately following.
David was a full-time patrol officer for 9 years with the Berwick Police Department. Upon leaving the department in 2008, he continued to serve as a reserve officer. He traveled the world the past 14 years as an employee of the US Army Corps of Engineers where he served our country for 1 year in Afghanistan.
David was a loving devoted husband, father, son, grandfather, brother and a true friend. He will always be remembered for his humor, wit, kindness, devotion and that sly smile.
David was born in Morgan City, LA May 22, 1972. He loved everything South Louisiana Cajun; crawfish boils and spicy wings. David was true WHO DAT Saints fan. He loved rocking that Zydeco beat but most of all he loved his family, especially Kaitlyn, Addison and his friends.
David is survived by his wife of 15 years, Stephanie Hebert Duhon and their daughter Addison; daughter Kaitlyn Duhon and her partner Mason Oubre; twin grandchildren, Ryder and Aurora Oubre; parents Karen Lopez and her spouse Chuco; David Duhon and spouse Brenda; sister Renee Landry and her spouse Martin; father and mother-in-law, Tim and Cindy Hebert.
David is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pete and Violet Markunas and paternal grandparents Loylis "T-Shoo" and Gloria Duhon.
David was a true friend and inspiration and he touched many lives with positive energy and humor.
"A sweet friendship refreshes the soul and awakens our heart" -Proverbs 27:9
From the Berwick Police Department Facebook page:
On Friday, April 8th one of our own passed away. David Lee Duhon, II, served the community of Berwick for 20-plus years in every division. He worked for the public works, was a Volunteer Firefighter, as well as a full time Police Officer from 1999 to 2008. Upon leaving the police department in August of 2008, he remained active as a Reserve Officer for the Police Department. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.
Here's a look at some of the legislation being considered by the Legislature:
Bill deferred, would ban solar and wind projects from tax exemptions
Legislation to exclude wind and solar farms from a Louisiana tax exemption program drew pushback from lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee this week, forcing the bill’s author to voluntarily defer the measure for now.
Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, told committee members on Tuesday he sponsored House Concurrent Resolution 6 to exclude wind and solar power facilities from the Industrial Tax Exemption Program to ensure an “equal playing field” with oil and gas producers.
The program was created to offer property tax exemptions to manufacturing facilities in exchange for creating jobs. McCormick noted that companies extracting oil and natural gas do not qualify for ITEP, and argued that the same should apply to solar and wind farms
Interstate toll ban stalls in committee
A Louisiana lawmaker wants to outlaw tolls on the state’s interstate system by removing exceptions to an existing ban, but a House committee has deferred his bill.
State Rep. Les Farnum, R-Sulphur, told the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works that Louisiana law prohibits tolls on existing roads, bridges, overpasses or highways “unless you improve or expand the system.”
Farnum sponsored House Bill 814 to remove the exception because he said tolls constitute a double tax and plans in the works to toll I-10 to fund bridge work would send the wrong message to folks coming into the state.
House OKs bill exempting mu shots from public records
The Louisiana House has approved legislation to exempt police mug shots from public records until a person is convicted of a crime.
The House approved House Bill 729, sponsored by Rep. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans, with a vote of 75-21 to exempt most police booking photos from public record until a person is proven guilty.
The bill provides exceptions "if the person is a fugitive, or if law enforcement deems that person to be an imminent threat or danger," Duplessis said Tuesday. "There’s also language in the bill that would allow for a court hearing, for a judge to make the determination that it's in the public interest that the mug shot be released prior to conviction."
Rep. Raymond Crews, R-Bossier City, raised questions about whether other aspects of arrest records and public information could also be deemed prejudicial, such as a name or sex of a suspect. He also pointed to the value of mug shots in identifying additional victims of crimes.
School choice bills move ahead in committee
The House Education Committee advanced several school choice bills that would create education savings accounts parents can use for educational options outside of the public school system.
The committee voted along party lines to approve House bills 33, 194, 452, and 824 to create education savings accounts (ESAs) with the average per pupil state funding parents can use for tuition, tutoring, and educational services and supplies necessary to meet their child’s educational needs.
HB 33, sponsored by Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, would create an ESA program for children of military families, children in foster care and those attending schools with D and F ratings under the state accountability system.
HB 194, sponsored by Rep. Rhonda Butler, R-Ville Platte, would do the same for students with disabilities such as deafness, blindness or autism. HB 452, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Freiberg, R-Baton Rouge, would extend ESAs as an option for students who have documented at least two instances of bullying, or any student who is the victim of sexual assault.
HB 824, sponsored by Rep. Laurie Schlegel, R-Jefferson, would provide ESAs as an option to all Louisiana students.
--Victor Skinner, The Center Square
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