Kevin Bourque, 41, New Iberia; failure to appear, warrant, St. Martin Sheriff’s Office (SMSO).
Jassmine Journet, 24, 1000 block of Kennedy Dr., Breaux Bridge; failure to appear, warrant, Breaux Bridge Police Department (BBPD).
Albert "Da Da" Menard
City Councilman Albert “Da Da” Menard, who withdrew his candidacy for reelection over a tardy campaign finance report back in 2009, might be able to stay in office until the seat is filled by special election next year, city attorney Chester Cedars told the City Council last week.
Breaux Bridge – The Police Department received 472 complaints in the period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 5, leading to 78 citations and nine arrests.
In the period from July 12 to Aug. 8, there were 471 complains, 38 citations issued and 21 arrests, according to BBPD statistics.
UPDATE: Lavar Williams turned himself in to the St Martinville Police Department today, Sept. 16.
The St. Martinville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Lavar Junuis Williams, 22, of St. Martinville.
St. Martinville – Jennifer Olivier, 35, St. Martinville, was arrested Sept. 5 by St. Martin Sheriff’s Office investigators in connection with theft of funds from her employer.
SMSO investigators on Aug. 20 began looking into a complaint of theft of funds from a local business in the parish.
NEW D.A.R.E. OFFICER – St. Martin Sheriff’s Office Deputy Troy Dupuis (left) and his mentor, Senior Cpl. Toby Briggs of the Alexandria Police Department, at D.A.R.E. officer graduation. (Submitted)
Baton Rouge – After an intensive two weeks of training in Baton Rouge, Deputy Troy Dupuis became the new D.A.R.E. officer for the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The training encompassed team building exercises, lesson plan construction, classroom management, communication skills, along with other areas of instruction.
Friday, Sept. 12
Christopher Alexander, 29, 1000 block of Amelie Dr., Breaux Bridge; possession of firearm/concealed by convicted felon, aggravated assault with a firearm, illegal use of a weapon, disturbing the peace, trespassing (SMSO).
Johnie Benoit, 45, Crowley; failure to appear, warrant (SMSO).
The raison d’être for the Teche Fest Art Walk and Cajun Paddle is the proposed Teche Center for the Arts in the old Dan Theater on Bridge Street in downtown Breaux Bridge.
Andrew Arceneaux, 46, 1800 block of Rees St., Breaux Bridge; careless operation, open container, simple criminal damage to property $500 or over, OWI (BBPD).
Shirmaine Calais, 50, 1000 block of Kennedy Dr., Arnaudville; failure to appear (SMPD).
Monday, Sept. 8
Ronald Blanchard, 47, Scott; failure to appear, warrant, St. Martin Sheriff’s Office (SMSO).
Sky Brasseaux, 26, 1000 block of Babineaux Rd., Breaux Bridge; domestic abuse battery, resisting an officer (SMSO).
The three candidates for mayor will make their cases to the public at a forum in City Hall here Thursday, Sept. 18, starting at 6 p.m.
The candidates are former City Councilman Ricky J. Calais, Parish Councilwoman Jill Hebert, and businessman George J. Williams.
An informational session for students interested in SLCC’s Practical Nursing program at the Evangeline Campus will be held on Monday, Sept. 15. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. The campus is located at 600 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in St. Martinville.
Poche Bridge
Tour du Teche, Inc., begins its sixth season of races with some significant changes including a new race in May, more opportunities for youths, and an exciting new finish line for the Ecrevisse (Cr
Charli, 9, mans the net for her "Paw Pete," Carl Peter Boggs of St. Martinville, a licensed charter captain in Grand Isle
The Grand Réveil Acadien organizers will hold an informational gathering at NuNu's Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 3:30 p.m. There will be complimentary coffee and snacks and everyone is invited.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015, at St.
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