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Festival of Friends brings community together
Darlene Denstorff AROUND ASCENSION
Boucherie and Balloons coming to Sorrento The Boucherie and Balloons Festival kicks off Friday on the fairgrounds, 9690 Airline Highway, in Sorrento. In addition to cracklin and jambalaya cooking contests, the festival includes music, tethered balloon rides, balloon glows, food and a market. The festival, which runs through Sunday, is a fundraiser for the Sorrento Lions Club. For a complete schedule, visit https://visitlasweetspot. com/acf-event/boucherie-andballoon-festival/.
Costume Giveaway set Halloween costumes will be distributed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wag Center in Donaldsonville. The event will also feature candy and activities.
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Despite the rainy weather, the annual St. John Primary and St. Theresa Middle School’s annual Festival of Friends brought fun and family friendly activities Oct. 3-4. The fair at St. Theresa of Avila Church in Gonzales, featured carnival rides, a jambalaya mini-pot PHOTOS BY WENDY LOUP competition, “Fair Act” performances Six-year-old Addison Trahan, left, along with her mother, Amber, and Festival of Friends’ volunteer Cori Hymel, create Spin Art during the recent fair at St. Theresa of Avila Church in Gonzales. by school classes, raffles and food.
St. Mark’s Fall Market and Festival St. Mark Catholic Church’s annual Fall Market and Festival is Oct. 16-17 on church grounds. The event includes food, games, shopping, car show and a truck or treat.
Harvest Market Saturday Haven of Ascension’s Harvest Market is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in Gonzales.
Become an adult learner tutor Could three hours of your week help someone get a job, support their child in school or become a more confident reader? The Adult Learner program offered at Ascension Parish Library pairs volunteer tutors with adults who want to strengthen their reading, writing or English language skills. Tutors meet one-on-one with a learner for at least three hours each week, working toward goals that matter to them — from improving employment opportunities to communicating more confidently at work, helping a child with homework or reading independently. Tutors receive training, and library staff assess learners and make individualized matches. Tutors must: n Be 21 years of age or older
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Children ride a mini Ferris wheel during the Festival of Friends at St. Theresa of Avila Church in Gonzales Saturday, Oct. 3. The annual fair features carnival rides for children of all ages.
This year’s annual Festival of Friends on Oct. 3-4 featured more than a dozen carnival rides. The event, held at the St. Theresa of Avila Church in Gonzales, is the primary fundraiser for St. John Primary and St. Theresa Middle Schools.
Ascension public schools building $6.2M board office BY ANNAKATE FREELAND Staff writer
Construction has begun on a new $6.2 million office for Ascension Parish public schools. The 13,300 square foot building, which is funded through the district’s general fund, will create new offices and collaborative spaces along with a new board room that will be able to accommodate 80 to 100 people. “As Ascension Parish has grown, so has our school system. The scope of our work has expanded, our needs have changed and
we have simply outgrown our existing office, which was built in the 1960s,” said Kourtney Turner, public information coordinator. The new office will be built right beside the current one at 1100 Webster St. in Donaldsonville on school board owned property. The new office will be about 800 square foot bigger than the current one. The project is expected to be finished in December 2027. Once employees have relocated to the new office, the existing building will be demolished and the site will be used as a green space, Turner said.
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A rendering of the new Ascension Parish public schools office in Donaldsonville by Mougeot Architecture.
Week 6 roundup
St. Amant, East Ascension, Dutchtown, Ascension Christian, Ascension Catholic win
St. Amant big winner over Walker
St. Amant 42, Walker 14 The Gators needed a win and were amid a three-game losing streak. Running back Jourden Hickerson had four touchdowns and the Gator defense held a good Walker offense to 14 points. QB Brock Koontz continues to improve each week, tossing two touchdown passes, one to Hickerson and the other to Aiden Broussard. The Gator defensive line and offensive lines, a strength coming into this season, were outstanding.
Ascension Christian downs East Iberville Ascension Christian 15, East Iberville 6
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The Lion’s defense was outstanding; they nearly pitched a shoutout. Kason Tanner was the spark on offense and Taylor Painter was good on defense. The Lions are 6-0 for the first time in school history and have a real opportunity to get to 9-0 before a week 10 matchup at St. John.
Bulldogs keep winning Ascension Catholic 60, West St. John 14
The Bulldogs move to 6-0 for the season. Freshman running back Braeden Landry had 186 yards and two touchdowns. QB Greg Fernandez tossed two touchdown passes to receiver Cy Landry and ran for another. Defensive lineman Peyton Ledet led the defense with eight tackles, including a sack and two tackles for a loss. Freshman defensive back Graham Alleman had an interception. Raif Melancon and Karson Folse recovered fumbles. ACHS is the top ranked team in D4 select.
Other scores n Dutchtown 44, Live Oak 18
n East Ascension, 43 Prairieville 21 n Episcopal 21, Donaldsonville 0 n Week 7 schedule n St. Amant (3-3) @ Denham
Springs n East Ascension (5-1) hosts Live Oak n Dutchtown (5-1) hosts Tioga n Prairieville (2-4) Walker n Donaldsonville (2-4) hosts Dunham n Ascension Catholic (6-0) @ St Martin’s Episcopal n Ascension Christian (6-0) @ White Castle
Parish volleyball records, power rankings Division I 10th ranked Prairieville (17-7) 12th ranked St. Amant (17-7) 19th Dutchtown (12-10) 21st East Ascension (19-11) Division IV 17th ranked Donaldsonville (4-2) Division V
4th ranked Ascension Christian (16-7) 7th ranked Ascension Catholic (13-11)
Middle school football scores, standings n Lake 16, Bluff 6
n St. Amant 32, Galvez 6
n Dutchtown 20, Prairieville 14
n Gonzales 34, Lowery 8 Central 5-0 Lake 4-1 Dutchtown 4-2 Bluff 3-2 Prairieville 2-3 Gonzales 2-3 Lowery 2-4 St. Amant 2-4 Galvez 0-5
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Ascension Economic Development Corporation hires project manager Community news report Jacob Cheatwood has joined the Ascension Economic Development Corporation as project manager. Cheatwood joins AEDC after serving as vice president of marketing and communications for the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance,
where he supported regional economic development initiatives, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications, a news release said. In his new role, Cheatwood will support AEDC’s business attraction and project development efforts, while working with companies, property own-
economic developers and local, regionment experience, al and state partners project manageto advance investment skills and ment and job creability to work ation opportunities effectively with throughout Ascenpartners will be a sion Parish. great asset as we “We are excited to Cheatwood continue building welcome Jacob to the on Ascension ParAEDC team,” said Kate MacArthur, president ish’s strong economic moand CEO of AEDC. “His mentum.”
A Louisiana native and LSU graduate, Cheatwood earned a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication with a concentration in journalism and a minor in sociology. He has worked professionally in Baton Rouge and southwest Louisiana and has remained involved in civic and leadership initiatives across the state.
“I’m excited to join AEDC and contribute to the continued growth of Ascension Parish,” Cheatwood said. “I look forward to working with the team and our partners to help move projects forward and create new opportunities for the community.” Cheatwood began his role with AEDC on Oct. 5.
East Ascension High names Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Hall, Wall of Fame inductees debuts mobile grocery store BY JOY HOLDEN
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East Ascension High has announced its inductees into it 2026 Hall of Fame and Wall of Fame. The inductees will be honored during the Oct. 16 Homecoming game.
Wall of Fame Individuals who contribute a substantial amount of time and/or financial contributions to East Ascension High School can be nominated to the school’s Wall of Fame. Ricky Gautreau has dedicated “so many hours of service and financial backing to EA over the years,” a news release said. He is a member of the Class of 1976, where he lettered both in football and baseGautreau ball and “wanted to give back to his alma mater in some manner,” the release said. He found it by being the public address announcer at all football games from 1992 to 2024.
Hall of Fame Spartans who earned All State or All American honors in high school and/or played their respective sports on the collegiate or professional level are eligible to be in the school’s Hall of Fame. Martin “Buzzy” Haydel is a member of the Class of 2005, where he was also named the Student of the Year “due to his gregarious personality and his leadership in many clubs Haydel and teams at East Ascension High School,” the release said. Haydel was the starting quarterback for two years for the Spartans and led the team to the 2003 district championship and to the playoffs both his junior and senior seasons. But Haydel’s true legacy in sports at the school was in baseball. He was a two-time All State performer and was instrumental in leading the Spartans to its only baseball state championship in 2003 with a .416 batting average. He was named district 7-4A’s MVP both his junior and senior seasons and helped the school to win three district championships while playing third base, shortstop and pitcher. Haydel was awarded a scholarship to play baseball for LSU and lettered four years for the Tigers. He was a part of three SEC tournament championships and the 2009 National Champion team. “Fun fact is that Buzzy hit the last home run in the Old Alex Box Stadium during the 2008 Super Regional,” the release said. Holly Moran is a member of the Class of 2004. She said EA continues to hold a special place in her heart as she has countless memories of Friday night football games where she roamed the field as the mascot, hanging out in the Moran Mall, and credits the incredible faculty and staff and coach Chris Goodall for helping to shape her into the person she is today. She was a dominant force in the soccer
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Lawrence Nelson
world during her years as a Spartan. She was a four-year letterman who earned All District, All Metro, and All State honors as goalkeeper. After her junior season, she was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Louisiana and also honored as the Star of Stars by The Advocate. Her exploits on the field gave her the opportunity to earn a scholarship to Southeastern Louisiana University where she earned Southland Conference Goalkeeper of the Week awards several times as she led the Lions to three Southland Conference tournament appearances. She has coached on many levels since college — with the most notable achievement being an assistant coach on two state champion teams with St. Scholastica in 2015 and 2018. Her acumen on the pitch has also seen her sought out by club teams to train their upcoming goal keepers on what it takes to find success in the goal. Lawrence Nelson Jr. returns to East Ascension as a member of the Class of 1994. He said his formative years at EA were shaped by family, community and the values of hard work and resilience. This led to his earning a scholarship to Tulane University where he established himself as one of the most prolific shot blockers in the Green Wave’s history finishing his collegiate career with 181 blocked shots. While at Tulane, he developed into a versatile big man whose size, defensive awareness and physicality provided him with the tools to continue his career beyond the collegiate level. He embarked on a professional career that saw him compete in leagues across the globe from Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Russia. He saw even more of the world during his tenure playing with the Harlem Globetrotters. Today, Nelson lives in Houston and has entered into a new chapter of his life as an entrepreneur and founder of Big Man Business, where he serves as a mentor to guide the next generation of young basketball talent.
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Breaking the silence on domestic violence
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Community Sisterhood invites area organization, leadership team, and members to join their members for an evening of awareness, education, empowerment, and community solidarity at the Domestic Violence Awareness Program. Domestic violence affects individuals and families across all communities, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic background. As community lead-
Kyra Muse was three weeks into her job as the nutrition services manager at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank when she was assigned as the program director for a mobile grocery store project. She said she felt overwhelmed with the large task, but she put her whole effort into it. Now, that project has come to life with the introduction of the food bank’s “Groceries on the Geaux” initiative, a 22-foot truck that will expand grocery store access in the city by providing fresh and affordable food. On Sept. 28, food bank employees, leadership and board members gathered to celebrate the launch of the mobile store. “This mobile market will travel into communities throughout our service area, particularly communities where access to fresh food is limited,” said Liz Pfifer, president and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank who has been with the nonprofit for 11 months. “Inside, our neighbors will have something that is extremely important to us: choice.” To start, Groceries on the Geaux will debut in Modeste in Ascension Parish this month, but it will eventually serve all 11 parishes in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including Livingston and West Feliciana Parishes. The goal is to bring affordable and nutritious food — fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, frozen proteins, shelf-stable foods and cooking essentials at discounted prices — closer to communities with limited access to full-service grocery stores. The truck has refrigerated sections for proteins and dairy and metal shelving for dry goods, canned goods and fruit. “A primary goal of the program is to increase food access,” Muse said. “We’ll partner with local organizations, our own pantry partners, community centers, parks and other trusted community locations to establish reoccurring market sites.” CF Industries out of Donaldsonville partnered with Mitsui & Co and JERA to provide a $1.797 million donation from Blue Point Number One, which has made the grocery truck pos-
ers and organizations committed to service, advocacy, and positive change, we have a shared responsibility to raise awareness, support survivors, and help create safer communities. Together We Can Break the Silence starts at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 in Jambalaya Parak Amphitheater.
Live Well Ascension health event Stop by Jambalaya Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 for Live Well Ascension, a rescheduled event. The free community health event is about helping you take charge of your health with breast,
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Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s new Groceries on the Geaux mobile market truck.
Refrigerated dairy and proteins in the Groceries on Fresh produce in the Groceries on the Geaux truck the Geaux truck sible. The money will cover costs associated with operating the mobile market for three years. Jackie McCreary, the community relations manager for CF Industries and one of Feeding Louisiana’s Hunger Action Ambassador for 2026, attended the launch with representatives from Blue Point Number One. “We believe that being a good neighbor means investing in the places where our employees live and work at CF Industries,” said McCreary, who was integral in the grant process. “Our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the
colorectal, prostate and skin cancer screenings, along with health resources, food, music and door prizes.
Ascension Community Theatre to stage ‘Misery’ “Misery” is coming to the Ascension Community Theatre stage Oct. 15-18 and Oct. 22-25. When successful novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “No. 1 fan,” Annie Wilkes, it seems like fate has intervened. But as Paul soon discovers, Annie has no intention of letting him go. What begins
world sustainably. Feeding the world is about supporting communities and helping ensure that local families have access to nutritious food.” “Groceries on the Geaux” will be a certified SNAP retailer and accept cash, credit or debit as well. “There’s been an enormous amount of work behind what you see here today: months of work, months of lots of meetings, planning, logistics, operations, communications, coordination and countless details to bring us to where we are today,” Pfifer said in her closing remarks.
as gratitude quickly spirals into a tense, terrifying battle of survival. Based on Stephen King’s chilling novel and the Academy Award-winning film, “Misery” is a pulse-pounding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. For tickets, visit https:// ci.ovationtix.com/35620/production/1251186. Contact Darlene Denstorff by phone, (225) 388-0215 or (225) 603-1998; or email, ascension@ theadvocate.com or ddenstorff@ theadvocate.com. Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday.
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ASCENSION PARISH BOOKINGS The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Sept. 10-24.
SEPT. 10
COX, MARLANDA: 141 Dville Village Circle, Donaldsonville; 29; violations of protective orders LATHERS, LAWRENCE TRAMAINE: 41021 Villa Court S., Gonzales; 39; violations of protective orders GREEN, JACQUEZ: 14380 La. 44, Gonzales; 19; simple assault, carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon on school property/at schoolsponsored functions or firearm-free zone, terrorizing BROOKS, CARVONA DEYSHAWN: 14311 Peridot Drive, Gonzales; 18; simple assault, carrying a firearm, or dangerous weapon on school property/at school-sponsored functions or firearm-free zone, terrorizing
SEPT. 11
WILLIS, DERELLE MICHAEL: 1207 S. Sanctuary Ave., Gonzales; 33; proper equipment required on vehicles-display of plate, failure to appearbench warrant, no proof of insurance, flight from an officer, resisting an officer SOUTHALL, COY: 1483 Meadow Crossing Drive, Gonzales; 19; simple assault, carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon on school property/at school-sponsored functions or firearm-free zone, terrorizing JOHNSON, TOREY MICHELLE: 1243 S. Sheena Drive, Gonzales; 43; unauthorized use of SNAP benefits access devices KENNEDY II, TROY DEWAYNE: 12556 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge; 41; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, two counts fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction HAMILTON, BERNADETTE: 200 Merchants Blvd., Lafayette; 43; unauthorized use of a motor vehicle NELSON IV, LEANDER: 5689 La. 75, No. 2901, Geismar; 32; three counts failure to appearbench warrant JONES, TERENCE: 6275 La. 70, Belle Rose; 60; peeping Tom, criminal trespass DIGGS, JOHNNY: 38276 Josh Brown Road, Gonzales; 17; possession or dealing in unregistered or illegally transferred weapons, unlawful sale/purchase/or possession of tobacco-signs required, obstruction of justice/ all others, sale/distribution/or possession of legend drug without prescription, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, illegal carrying of weapons, handling of machine guns unlawful CALLENDER JR., JACKIE MALCOME: 37160 City Park Ave., Geismar; 44; flight from an officer, proper equipment required on vehicles-display of plate, procedure on approach of an authorized emergency vehicle-passing a parked emergency vehicle, reckless operation CULPEPPER, MACY ALEXANDRA: 37137 John St., Geismar; 31; fugitive-other state jurisdiction FORD, GABRIELLE ALEXANDRA: 1601 E. Silo Ridge Drive, Ozark, Missouri; 22; careless operation with accident, operating while intoxicated-first
SEPT. 12
SIMONEAUX, MICHELLE A.: 170 Michael St., Napoleonville; 48; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methadone) BELL, NYA YVONNE: 2200 W. Baker Road, Apt 128, Baton Rouge; 22; driving on roadway laned for traffic, operating while intoxicatedfirst VOINCHE, DUSTIN DAVID: 1350 S. Park Ave., Gonzales; 33; tracking devices prohibited JONES, RANDY: 10504 La. 22 No. 27, St. Amant; 45; reckless operation, operating while intoxicated; 3rd BATISTE, JORDAN JOSEPH: 8190 Brittany Road, Sorrento; 20; disturbing the peace/violent and tumultuous manner/disorderly conduct, domestic abuse battery LANIEU, JOSH: 5045 Madison Ave., Baton Rouge; 39; two counts simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, failure to appear-bench warrant, battery of a dating partner HORNE, FESTUS LANE: 38344 Osprey Pointt, Prairieville; 46; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling ARBUCKLE, TYRON JEREMIAH: 37313 La. 74, Geismar; 24; possession of marijuana less than 14 grams, domestic abuse battery GLOVER, DENZEL DWAYNE: 37313 La. 74, Lot 139, Geismar; 28; state probation violation, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment
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MERRIDY, TIFFANI NICOLE: 1291 38th St., Baton Rouge; 31; registration-commercial vehicles/ expired plate, careless operation, operating while intoxicated-first
VICTOR, DASIA: 604 Chetimatches St., Donaldsonville; 26; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment BASSETT, DOMINIQUE SHUNQUILL: 1227 S. Stacy Ave., Gonzales; 36; parole violation, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, contraband defined-certain activities regarding contraband in penal institutions prohibited, criminal conspiracy, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, battery of a dating partner JOHNSON, JARED KEITH: 2003 S. Ringer Ave., Gonzales; 40; resisting an officer, fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction, failure to appearbench warrant, failure to appear-bench warrant SMITH, ANGELA M.: 8544 S. St. Landry Ave. No. 51, Gonzales; 35; two counts failure to appearbench warrant DEMBY, DAMION MICHAEL: 1005 Elizabeth St., Donaldsonville; 32; failure to appear-bench warrant ELPHAGE, ALBERT JOSEPH: 427 E. Ascension St., Gonzales; 22; battery of a dating partner PHAM, SELENA TRUC: 427 E. Ascension St., Gonzales; 20; battery of a dating partner RILEY, QUENTIN JAMAL: 221 Dville Village Circle No. 221, Donaldsonville; 33; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant HINDS, CHRISTINA LEIGH: 11025 Shoe Creek Drive, Baton Rouge; 35; state probation violation, failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction TIPSWORD, ZACHARY: 9450 La. 44, Convent; 38; resisting a police officer with force or violence, battery of a dating partner; strangulation
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JOSEPH, SHANAE RAYNELL: 1207 St. Vincent St., Donaldsonville; 34; theft less than $1,000 DUMAS, PHIL STANLEY: 2138 S. Commerce Ave. Apt. 2, Gonzales; 44; failure to appear-bench warrant SEPULVADO, HILLARY ROUSSEL: 1818 E. Evergreen St., Gonzales; 46; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of heroin
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METREJEAN, JONATHAN LEE: 206 Church St., Donaldsonville; 43; two counts theft less than $1,000, resisting an officer ALEXANDER, QUAYSHAUN JOSEPH: 11232 Roddy Road No. 8, Gonzales; 35; criminal trespass/trespassing of real property HUBER, WILLIAM ROBERT: 14471 George Rouyea Road, Gonzales; 58; five counts failure to appear-bench warrant, no motor vehicle insurance, operating vehicle while license is suspended, headlamps on motor vehiclesmotorcycles and motordriven cycles PERKINS, STEPHENIE LASHAWN: 1355 N. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge; 35; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment HERNANDEZ, CADE MICHAEL: 9042 Camille Court, New Orleans; 25; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction COOK, RODNEY CORNELIUS: 17950 Airline Highway, Prairieville; 51; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction WILLIAMS, DAREION: 5224 Galaxy Blvd., Darrow; 27; failure to appear-bench warrant DELANEY, KYLE: 13170 Dutchtown Point Ave., Apt. 231, Gonzales; 25; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, second-degree murder/attempt
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SIMMONS, MICKEY JERNELL: 156 Dville Village Circle, Donaldsonville; 39; state probation violation, two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, disturbing the peace/violent and tumultuous manner/disorderly conduct, contributing to the delinquency of juvenilescommission of any other felony, second degree battery, principals ALEXANDER JR., JOSEPH: 120 Oakridge Ave. Apt. A, Donaldsonville; 40; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, two counts failure to appear-bench warrant HOTARD, TYLER ANTHONY: 40481 Ethel St., Prairieville; 39; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, breach of bail condition GREEN, JAMES DAVANTA: 3042 Brasset Road, Donaldsonville; 33; resisting an officer, domestic abuse battery-pregnant victim CAMPORA, CHELSEA ANTONIA ALEXIS: 503 N. Dilton St., Metairie; 27; bank fraud, criminal conspiracy, monetary instrument abuse, criminal conspiracy EICKLEBERRY, BRANDON: 40152 Trace Ave., Prairieville; 33; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct
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RICHARDSON, DOUGLAS WILL: 7917 S. Throop St., Chicago, Illinois; 43; second-degree battery MATHIS, MICHAEL DEAN: 3222 N. State Road 25, Logansport, Indiana; 32; resisting an officer ALEXANDER, QUAYSHAUN JOSEPH: 11232 Roddy Road No. 8, Gonzales; 35; simple burglary (all others) LEWIS, KAI ANAIS: 41032 Lakeway Cove Ave., Gonzales; 29; two counts failure to appearbench warrant CROCKETT, AZIA WAYNE: 25451 U.S. 190 E, Robert; 35; issuing worthless checks $5,000 to $25,000, failure to appear-bench warrant POCHE, JUSTIN PAUL: 43100 Poche Lane, Gonzales; 32; parole violation, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction DAVIS, CARMAN GAYLE: 39285 Camp Drive, Prairieville; 56; failure to appear-bench warrant, two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction PIERRE, SUSAN: 424 S. Sammy St., Gonzales; 53; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia PIERRE, KANDI MICHELLE: 434 S. Sammy St., Gonzales; 31; failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of heroin LALONDE, PATRICK DALE: 8261 Brittany Road, Sorrento; 45; disturbing the peace/drunkenness, resisting a police officer with force or violence, battery of a police officer, battery of emergency room personnel or a healthcare provider, self-mutilation by a prisoner/all other BREAUX, BERTELL PAUL: 1819 America St., Donaldsonville; 40; possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) DUHE SR., ERIC P.: 8370 S. St. Landry Deer Run Mobile Home Road Lot 46, Gonzales; 43; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment
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BENNETT, TAKIYA TREMENYELL: 1035 E. Bienville, Gonzales; 29; careless operation, operating while intoxicated-first FARLOUGH, SKYHE ORJANAE: 48417 Red Fox Drive, Hammond; 26; probation violation, three count failure to appear-bench warrant HOLMES, ALEXANDER: 412 W. Genie St., Chalmette; 47; identity theft, bank fraud TANNER, JERDAE VERICE: 7746 Capistra Drive, Baton Rouge; 30; theft less than $1,000 HODGE, JASEI KATHERINE: 40140 Anna Oak Ave., Gonzales; 33; reckless operation, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, operating while intoxicated-first, possession of Schedule III controlled dangerous substance, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (oxycodone) TOUSSAINT, TENISHA JANEE: 2293 Acosta Road, Donaldsonville; 35; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, failure to appear-bench warrant
SEPT. 19
COLLINS, ANTHONY R.: 2426 Guilford Drive, Baton Rouge; 56; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, resisting an officer VARNADO, MITCHELL GERARD: 8356 Paul Road, St. Amant; 69; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction PATTEN, STEVEN R.: 212 N. Roscoe Ave., Gonzales; 61; theft less than $1,000
SEPT. 20
CARDENAS-CAMPOS, LUIS ENRIQUE: 15150 Daigle Road, Prairieville; 26; hold for other agency, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment LOPEZ, GEIDY ABIGAIL: 15150 Daigle Road, Prairieville; 22; hold for other agency, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment WILLIAMS, RANDALL KEITH: 2669 Lukeville Lane, Brusly; 38; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment, domestic abuse batterystrangulation, domestic abuse battery-minor burn OWENSBY, DEXTER JOSEP: 18147 La. 3235 P.O. Box 1622, Galliano; 35; simple criminal damage to property $1,000 to $50,000, illegal possession of stolen things $5,000 to $25,000, criminal trespass/all other HAINES, JAMIE: 15880 La. 16, French Settlement; 19; theft less than $1,000 LEWIS, TEMAYA ALYSEH: 508 E. Great Haven St., Gonzales; 23; disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct, battery of a dating partner HARVEY, MARLON CHARLES: 1122 S. Sky Ave., Gonzales; 22; criminal trespass/all other, two counts resisting an officer THOMAS, BRAYLEN RENELLE: 3039 Mount Olive Church Road, Donaldsonville; 27; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, operating vehicle while license is suspended, tail lamps
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ROBERTS, DAIVEYAE LEAHIUNDRA: 46060 Y A Tittle Ave. No. 37, Baton Rouge; 24; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, parks rules and regulations SCOTT, ALLEN W.: 45305 Mayers Estate Road, Prairieville; 41; state probation violation, domestic abuse battery BROWN, TAJMALIK KAQUAN: 601 N. Dilton St, Metairie; 19; contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, criminal mischief/tampering with any property of another DUNBAR, DONTE JOSEPH: 40152 Trace Ave., Prairieville; 21; flight from an officer, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, criminal mischief/tampering with any property of another CHOPIN JR., NATHANIEL L.: 12469 Forest Braud Lane, Gonzales; 52; domestic abuse battery DUHE, OZZIE KOSAR: 14496 Airline Highway, No. 726, Gonzales; 39; domestic abuse battery, failure to appear-bench warrant BROWNING III, JOHN THOMAS: 39427 Woodrun Circle, Gonzales; 32; violations of protective orders, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, theft of a firearm KELLY, KEITH KOLE: 45125 Fontenot Road, St. Amant; 47; two counts failure to appearbench warrant ALEXANDER, DREW GAGE: 41151 Bertville Road, Gonzales; 18; two counts criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, two counts, simple burglary (all others), criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, theft of a firearm, two counts simple burglary (vehicle) LOUIS III, JOE: 39090 Candlewood Ave., Gonzales; 42; reckless operation, hit-and-run driving, operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offense SANDERS, JATAYVEON: 800 Riverview Complex, 201A, Donaldsonville; 20; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, negligent carrying of a concealed handgun, illegal carrying of weapons, resisting an officer JOHNSON, ADRIAN LEON: 800 Riverview Complex, No. 104A, Donaldsonville; 22; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant
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ARCHIBALD, DUSTIN: 30180 Barnett Road, Denham Springs; 38; failure to appear-bench warrant JAMES JR., CALVIN: 15417 Old Hammond Highway, Baton Rouge; 20; theft of a motor vehicle LANDRY, LATRICE M: 612 E. Merry Ave., Hammond; 45; animal owner responsibilities, cruelty to animals-aggravated ASHTON, WALTER: 803 Aberdeen Crossing, Wylie, Texas; 42; fugitive-other state jurisdiction AARON, ROBERT DERRICK: 8544 S. St. Landry Ave., No. 55, Gonzales; 58; battery of a dating partner, home invasion (battery) CABALLERO, JAMES ALEXANDER: 2228 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 29; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction CARRANZA GUERRA, ARODY OVED: 1906 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 42; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
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MARTINEZ ORENDAY, EDUARDO: 8544 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales; 17; criminal mischief/ tampering with any property of another, unlawful sale/purchase/or possession of tobacco-signs required, production/manufacture/distribute/dispense/possessiotn with intent to distribute consumable hemp product, illegal possession of stolen firearms, handling of machine guns unlawful INIGUEZ, CARLOS ALEXANDER: 118 S. Purpera, Gonzales; 17; unlawful sale/purchase/or possession of tobacco-signs required, criminal mischief/tampering with any property of another, possession of synthetic cannabinoid, illegal possession of stolen firearms, handling of machine guns unlawful RICHARD, OLIVIA GAIL: 2936 Magazine Drive, Baton Rouge; 23; no seat belt, maximum speed limit, operating while intoxicated-first BROCKWAY, KITIARA STORM: 1718 N. Cedar Ave., Gonzales; 34; operating while intoxicated-first ANWEILER, DANIELLE MARIE: 1016 E. Bonnie St., Gonzales; 42; accessories after the fact, indecent behavior with juveniles, accessories after the fact, molestation of a juvenile SANDERS, BILLY JR: 5246 Hemingway Drive, Darrow; 49; disturbing the peace/simple assault LEMOINE, TESA: 38376 Charleston Road, Prairieville; 29; manufacture/distribution/possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, forgery RINEY, JACOBY DAJON: homeless; 20; violations of protective orders, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment, domestic abuse battery-strangulation GAUTIER JR., DAMMION: 42456 Baystone Ave., Prairieville; 19; resisting an officer, domestic abuse battery
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