Gretna Man Booked with Aggravated Second Degree Battery, Along with Other Charges, After He Shot a Chalmette Man in Leg the St
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The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Volume 52, Issue 12 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." – Josh. 1:9 (NIV) Gretna man booked with aggravated second degree battery, along with other charges, after he shot a Chalmette man in leg The St. Bernard Sheriff's Of- Force, arrested a Gretna man MDMA (Ecstasy), possession of to University Hospital where he fice, in conjunction with the who shot a Chalmette man in Cycloben, possession of Seve- underwent surgery and is listed United States Marshals Ser- the leg during a domestic alter- lame, and possession of drug in stable condition. vice and the Major Crimes Task cation that took place on March paraphernalia. Francis’ sister, Chanel Mc- 13 in Chalmette, Sheriff James Shortly before 2 p.m. on Ginnis, 32, of the 8100 block of Pohlmann said. Narcotics and March 13, Sheriff Pohlmann West Judge Perez Drive in Chal- a handgun also were seized fol- said, deputies responded to a mette, was arrested March 13 lowing the arrest. call about a male being shot in in connection with the case and Andrew Francis, 33, of the the leg in the 3500 block of La- booked with principal to second 1200 block of Truxton Street in Place Street in Chalmette. When degree aggravated battery and Gretna, was booked March 15 deputies arrived on the scene, obstruction of justice. with aggravated second degree they came in contact with the Sheriff Pohlmann said no one battery, as well as possession victim who was suffering from a else was injured during the al- with the intent to distribute mar- single gunshot wound to his up- tercation and this was an isolat- ijuana, possession of a firearm per left thigh. ed incident. while in possession of a con- Francis, who was later iden- Following Francis’ arrest for trolled dangerous substance, tified as the shooter, fled the the shooting, a search warrant possession of Diazepam, pos- scene and an arrest warrant was executed on his Gretna session of Codeine, posses- was issued. Andrew Francis sion of Alprazol, possession of The victim was transported See BATTERY on Page 11 CHS Voices presented Glitter and Gloves, announce summer play Talent filled the stage last Superintendent Doris Voi- weekend when the Chalmette tier said she was amazed by High School Voices presented the number of students whose its annual Glitter and Gloves vocal talent was on a par with production. This year’s Broad- collegiate or professional pro- way revue included selections grams. from major classics such as “Often in high school produc- Hairspray, Anastasia, and Les tions, audiences might see this Miserables. type of talent with a select few The vocal program at Chal- students. But over a dozen stu- mette High School has been dents had solos – each of whom recognized throughout the re- were truly exceptional,” Voitier gion for its superior quality and said. ability to develop young voices. Coordinator of Cultural Arts Glitter and Gloves featured a Charles Cassar said the suc- wide-range of talent and cele- cess of the show is truly a testa- Over 60 students performed in this year’s Glitter and Gloves presented by the CHS Voic- brated the 22 seniors who will es with musical selections from major classics such as Hairspray, Anastasia, and Les be graduating this spring. See SUMMER PLAY on Page 11 Miserables. Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device. INDEX Calendar of Events ..........................2 Local News ...................1, 4, 8, 10-12 Arrest Reports .................................4 Classifieds ..................................... 7 Church Directory .............................2 State News ......................................3 Education ...........................5-6, 8, 10 Obituaries .................................. 9-10 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Assembly of God 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 Church 494-7378 Sun. School 10:30am 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm services 10am & 5:30pm Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Wed. Bible study 7pm Garden of Prayer Assumption of Our Family Worship Center Lady Catholic Church 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Sun. Service 8am • Wed. Service Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses 7pm Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am Gethsemane Lutheran Bethlehem Baptist Church 271-4254 Church 682-0675 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette MARCH 24, 2018 its 23rd annual induction class and award Year with our bike riding group. We ride at 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Worship 10am • Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun in St winners. Dr. Tommy Warner will be the night with lighted wheels through neigh- Sun. School 8am, worship 9am Gospel Temple 272-0123 • Bernard, Delacroix Hope Baptist Church, guest speaker at this year’s ceremony. Ad- borhoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 Thu. Bible study 7pm 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) 1932 Bayou Road, St Bernard, will provide ditionally, the Hall of Fame will be honoring PM, Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First Call on Me Ministries a Chalmette, LA non-denominational Christian Church Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm an Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day, the 1967-1968 and 1968-1969 Chalmette Baptist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Ber- 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. Greater South Shore 10:00-noon. Come and enjoy games, sno- High School football teams. The event will nard Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is F.G.B.C. balls, snacks, and stories. Plus, register be held at the St. Bernard Civic Center on before the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Tues-Thurs 12-3pm “Rebuilding the family Structure” to win great door-prizes! The cost? It's all Saturday, April 21st at 6:30pm. Tickets are Bernard Social Ride” and join our group. Carolyn Park Presbyte- 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, rian Church La 70032 • 278-8854 free! A gift to the community in honor of the $500/table of ten or $50/person, which 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Sun. worship 9:00am risen Lord. For more information, contact includes dinner and soft drinks. A cash Monthly, 4th Wednesday 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 Phil or Debbie Smith at (504) 400-4095, bar will be available for other beverages. • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- Chalmette Church of Lighthouse Pentecos- [email protected] Please forward all ticket inquiries to one of mer’s Caregiver Support Group, de- Christ 250-8492 tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school the following Hall of Fame board members: signed to provide emotional, educational, study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm 10am, worship 11am APRIL 4, 2018 Dr. Bryan Frichter (President) (504) 554- and social support for caregiver’s through Wed. Bible study 7pm Wed. Bible Study 7pm • St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Com- 2685; Roy Cortes (Vice President) (985) regularly scheduled meetings. Participants Celebration Church Living Cornerstone munity Parade & Marching Club, The 246-8354; Eddie Appel (Tresurer) (504) develop methods and skills to solve prob- 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Church International Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., 2018 St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Com- 301-6135. The Hall of Fame may also be lems. The group encourages caregivers to 10:45am Braithwaite 228-6401 munity Parade & Marching Club will hit the reached on Facebook (St. Bernard Sports maintain their own personal, physical, and Sun. service 10am Christ Lutheran Church streets of St. Bernard Parish on Saturday, Hall of Fame group page), Twitter (STB Hall emotional health, as well as optimally care 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Our Lady of Prompt April 14, 2018 with the theme “Through the of Fame @ParishHOF), or at www.stbhof. for the person with dementia. St. Bernard (504) 342-2830 Succor Catholic Sunday Worship 10:00 am Church 271-3441 Decade’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s”. The parade com. Parish Hospital first floor conference room, Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: will feature approximately 50 floats and ap- 2 PM. Christian Fellowship Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, proximately 40 additional groups and other 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm MAY 26, 2018 Family Worship Center units. The club has some floats available • PGT Beauregard Classes 1980-86, at 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Our Lady of Lourdes 324-4092 Catholic Church 682-7070 for those interested in adding a float with The Old Court House, limited tickets are Events in nearby Parishes Sun. Service 8am 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses friends, family or even a business. For more $50 (classmates only). Contact Jenifer at • MARCH 30, 2018 - Disney Junior Dance Wed. Bible Study 6pm Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • information or to secure a float in the pa- (504) 669-2280. Party On Tour. 6PM, Saenger Theatre, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm A Closer Walk, Meeting rade please call Chad, (504) 655.7555 or New Orleans. Parents can go to disney. the Need Ministry • Sun. 9:00&11:00am 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Peace and Prayer Danny, (504) 655.7553 or email iiiparade@ com/disneyjuniortour to get more informa- Violet, La 70092 Ministries 919-6625 att.net. Young ladies ages 10-18 are invit- Daily tion and to purchase tickets.