Waiver to participate in the 7th Annual Juneteenth Bicycle Ride in Morgan City June 20, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: MORGAN CITY POLICE RESPOND TO ACTIVE BURGLARY; ONE ARRESTED

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On the night of May 26, 2026, officers with the Morgan City Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Headland Street in reference to a burglary that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who advised that a subject had knocked on her door before forcing his way into the residence. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that the subject began demanding firearms while inside the residence. Investigators determined that the subject subsequently located firearms inside the residence and armed himself with them. During the incident, the subject allegedly brandished a firearm at the victim. Shortly after the incident occurred, officers obtained information regarding the suspect and his location. During the investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Poncio Street in Morgan City, where evidence related to the crime was recovered from the residence. The suspect was identified as Arrie Sam, 21 years of age, of Poncio Street in Morgan City. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department Jail and booked on the following charges: • Aggravated Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling • False Imprisonment While Armed with a Dangerous Weapon • Contempt of Court (6th Ward City Court)

Enter the Adeline Guienze Memorial 5k Run/Walk, Sat Oct 25, 2025

‼️SMPSO Investigating Fatal Shooting on Bray Lane‼️

‼️Breaking News - May 6, 2025‼️

‼️SMPSO Investigating Fatal Shooting on Bray Lane‼️

St Joseph – At approximately 7:14 PM on Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Bray Lane, in response to a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, deputies located one victim who had been struck by gunfire. The individual was pronounced deceased. The area has been secured, and SMPSO detectives have responded and are actively investigating the incident.

At this time, we urge the public to avoid the area as the investigation remains ongoing. Additional details will be released as they become available.

Sheriff Gary Driskell is asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-828-1960 or submit a tip via the SMPSO website at www.stmaryso.com/crime-tips.

St Mary Parish Sheriff Gary Driskell giving inmates a second chance

St Mary Parish Sheriff Gary Driskell is all about giving his incarcerated offenders a second chance
By: Howard J. Castay, Jr.
Morgan City -- Driskell held a press conference April 16, 2025, to share the details of an initial plan that began roughly four months ago, to graduate seven of his offenders from South La. Community College, and certify them as welders.
Seven offenders housed at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center successfully completed the program, marking the beginning of a promising transition from incarceration to gainful employment.
The graduating class is part of a groundbreaking pilot program designed to equip offenders with welding skills.
This initiative prepares them for participation in the Work Release Program, enabling them to secure jobs even before completing their corrections sentences.
The program not only provides vocational training but also serves as a critical step toward reducing recidivism.
By fostering practical skills and self-reliance, the initiative aims to support offenders as they reintegrate into society, thereby contributing to safer communities and more hopeful futures.
In the YouTube video, Driskell details the plan further and answers questions from local and statewide media that were present, including KBZE 105.9FM General Manager, Howard Castay.

LSU LADY TIGERS MOVE ON TO THE 2025 SWEET 16

Press this link to hear KBZE's John Colar III recap the LSU vs Flordia State Win in the 2025 Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament on March 24th.

City of Patterson 5k Fun Run/Walk, Saturday, Oct 12 at 8AM in Patterson, La.

Register at this link to run or walk in the 2024 Patterson Main Street Festival 5K, this Saturday Morning, Oct 12th, at 8am:

https://form.jotform.com/242815052290148