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Santa on the Bayou Marks Another Year of Service to Local Families

Santa on the Bayou Marks Another Year of Service to Local Families

Santa on the Bayou Marks Another Year of Service to Local Families

This was the 26th year of the Santa on the Bayou Christmas Celebration. Over 1,200 gifts were distributed to children during this Christmas season. Santa’s volunteers also delivered food to needy households. Over one hundred volunteers assisted.

FOR THE RECORD

January 5, 2026Suit #26-0001-B: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Kevin James - Open Account.Suit #26-0002-D: Capital One NA vs. Kandace M. Sentmore - Open Account.Suit #26-0003-A: Capital One NA vs. Jarion Allen - Open Account.Suit #26-0004-B: Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Glenn P. Rocher Jr.

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

January 1, 2026Karen Bitter, 64, Slidell: reckless operation of a vehicle.Benedetta Morari, 27, Arabi: domestic abuse battery.Sean Newman, 36, Chalmette: false imprisonment, domestic abuse battery.Tyrone Tillman, 29, Avondale: handling of machine gun unlawful – exceptions.
St. Bernard Sheri's Oce Dep. Gabriel "Trip" Roques III receives the prestigious Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard Sammie Catalanotto LifeSaver Award. At the award ceremony are, from left: Col. Daniel Bostic Jr., Capt. Leander Morgan, Sheri James Pohlmann, Sgt. Mitchell Perkins, Dep. Roques, Sgt. Matthew Chiasson, Col. Chad Clark and Capt. Ryan Melerine.

St. Bernard Sheri's Oce Dep. Gabriel "Trip" Roques III receives the prestigious Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard Sammie Catalanotto LifeSaver Award. At the award ceremony are, from left: Col. Daniel Bostic Jr., Capt. Leander Morgan, Sheri James Pohlmann, Sgt. Mitchell Perkins, Dep. Roques, Sgt. Matthew Chiasson, Col. Chad Clark and Capt. Ryan Melerine.

SBSO NEWS

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Dep. Gabriel “Trip” Roques III received the prestigious Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard Sammie Catalanotto LifeSaver Award for his heroic actions that helped save a man’s life, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.Dep. Roques was honored Tuesday (Jan.
St. Bernard Sheri's Oce's 202526 Deputy of the Year Agent Patrick Clark at an awards ceremony hosted by the Knights of Columbus.

St. Bernard Sheri's Oce's 202526 Deputy of the Year Agent Patrick Clark at an awards ceremony hosted by the Knights of Columbus.

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Names Agent Patrick Clark 2025-26 Deputy of the Year

Agent Patrick Clark has been named the St. Bernard Sheriff ’s Office 2025–26 Deputy of the Year, a prestigious honor reserved for those whose service, character and performance consistently exceed expectations, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

St. Bernard Parish Real Estate Transfers

January 9, 20264709 Hopedale Highway, Hopedale. James A. Guttierrez Jr., Michelle Townsend Guttierrez, Michelle Guttierrez Townsend to Cajun Angel LLC. $100,000.January 12, 2026Lots 19 and 20 of Andrew Jackson Subdivision. Dana Marie Methvin to Michael Sport Faust. Price Not Listed.Zacarias.

WEEKLY

• Visit the Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum at Jackson Barracks Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.• Weekly: Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step meetings, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.