Amelia News

It's like a Carnival float in reverse. Arc Enterprises' new "Catch and Release" float doesn't throw beads and baubles to parade-goers: The decorated trailer provides a place for revelers to pitch their surplus beads and baubles at the end of the parade.

According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 47 complaints and reports the following arrests: MacArthur Bailey 35 yoa of 1349 Joseph St., Siracusa was arrested on 2-2-2012 at 8:45 am for Illegal Use of a Weapon.

Joshua Pellissier 26 years old and Samantha Landreneau 19 years old both of 183 Aucoin St., Amelia were arrested on 2-1-2012 at 1:14 pm for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Xanax, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Keeping a Disorderly Place with Pellissier also being charged with Obstruction of Justice and ... (more)

According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 34 complaints and reports the following arrests: Richesha Colar 34 yoa of 1711 West Iberia St., Franklin was arrested for Theft over $500. Deputy was called to Landry Truck Stop in reference to an employee theft.

Parish President Paul Naquin and members of the St. Mary Parish Council will take their oaths of office Monday prior to their first regular meeting of their new four-year terms.