Arrests Made in Multi-Agency Operation by SMPSO and BPD 

SMPSO arrest: George Arthur Hollibaugh, 69, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on April 29, 2021, at 8:46 pm for indecent behavior with juveniles. Berwick P.D. arrest of town employee: Chris Anthony Fabre, 53, Berwick, LA, was arrested on Thursday April 29, 2021 at 8:50 pm for indecent behavior with juveniles and computer aided solicitation of…

Governor Eases Some COVID-19 Mitigation Measures, Local Leaders & Businesses Now in Charge of Policies Requiring Masks in Louisiana

Following months of sustained improvement in COVID hospitalizations and an increase in the supply and availability of vaccines, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that some mitigation measures will be eased and, starting Wednesday, April 28, the statewide mask mandate will be lifted. Mask policies in Louisiana will be set by local leaders and business owners.…

Suspect in January shooting investigation in Franklin identified

The Franklin Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Michael Morris, Jr. Morris is wanted for terrorizing and attempted first degree murder concerning a shooting that occurred on January 6, 2021 at the intersection of Anderson Street and Joseph Street. If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Michael Morris, Jr., please contact…

Authorities confiscate firearms from convicted felon

3 COUNTS OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON Alyssa Ashmore, 31, of River Road Berwick, was arrested on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at 12:23 for the following charges: (BERWICK WARRANT) FOR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON On April 5, 2021 Berwick detectives began an investigation following a police report filed by Alyssa…

High Speed Pursuit Nets One Suspect, Second Suspect at Large

Jarvis Granger, 34 years of age, Joseph St. Morgan City, LA was arrested at 8:27 pm Charges: Careless Operation                 No Turn Signals                 Aggravated Flight from an Officer                 Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property                 No Drivers License                 Resisting an Officer                 Disturbing the Peace                 Possession of Marijuana 3 rd                 Possession…

Franklin Reserve Officer, Wife Arrested on Charges Against Juvenile

Travis Williams, a part-time/reserve officer with the Franklin Police Department, was arrested on charges of aggravated crimes against nature. Williams’ wife, Sherelle, was also arrested on accessory and obstruction charges. Williams has been employed with Franklin for about two years as a reserve patrol officer. A reserve officer donates volunteer hours on a part-time basis.…