“Scott was good at what he did and he excelled at anything he loved or cared about. Being a PJ is what he lived for,” said Mrs. Duffman Duval, who lives about 40 miles away from the Arlington cemetery.
Before COVID-19 struck, she visited her son’s grave at least once a month and during all the holidays. Mrs. Duffman Duval said she can understand the frustration of other family members of the fallen who might have faced more challenges getting into the cemetery.
Arlington National Cemetery “is run by the Army, and my experience is that there is an expectation from them that family pass holders need to understand this is an Army cemetery and not open to displays or activities found at other cemeteries,” Mrs. Duffman Duval said. “In my opinion, the rules were over the top and could have been lifted much sooner.”
Staff Report
A search warrant by Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents led to the arrest of a St. Gabriel man on numerous drug-related charges, according to Sheriff Brett Stassi.
Agents arrested Charles Alexander Jr., 37, of 4725 Martin Luther King Parkway following an investigation, which led to the seizure of drugs that had a street value of approximately $20,000.
Alexander was arrested on the following charges:
Illegal possession of marijuana, second offense.
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics (cocaine over 200 mg.)
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV narcotics (Xanax).
Unlawful use of body armor.
Possession of a firearm by a felon.