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🌱 Why a Harvey resident ended up in this weekend’s arrest report
Coming up: JEDCO Executive Committee Meeting on the Harvey Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Harvey resident ended up in this weekend’s arrest report
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Find out what's happening in Harveyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Harveyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arrests Report for Dec. 12-14, 2025. (stjohnsheriff.org) — Residents should know that a Harvey man living on Lake Elizabeth was among those recently arrested, facing charges including first-offense DWI, careless operation, and lacking required insurance. The broader report lists multiple arrests and warrants from nearby River Parishes between December 12 and 14, all noted as public records without implying guilt.
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📸 Around Harvey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harvey
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- JEDCO Executive Committee Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 700 Churchill Parkway , Avondale
8:30 am - Planning Advisory Board East Bank Public Hearing Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard , Jefferson
5:00 pm - Christmas Eve Holiday
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar - Christmas Day Holiday
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
Thursday December 18
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Personnel Board Regular Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard , Jefferson
2:00 pm - French Quarter - Arrowhead Jazz Band
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
3:00 pm - Jefferson Parish Library Board Meeting (Canceled)
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 4747 West Napoleon Avenue , Metairie
4:00 pm - French Quarter - Jazz Program - Eric Lucero Duo
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
1:00 pm - French Quarter - Jazz Program - Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
3:00 pm - Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Rendezvous in the Prairie
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center , 250 W. Park Avenue , Eunice
5:30 pm - Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Saints & Souls Talk
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center , 250 W. Park Avenue , Eunice
11:00 am - French Quarter - Jazz Program - Jason Marsalis Duo
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Harvey. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Harvey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harvey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gretna
- With over 750 punchlines sent, check out the WINNER and finalists in Walt Handelsman's LAST Cartoon Caption Contest! (nola.com)
- Gretna Police Department Spotlights "Law & Learning" Program for Recruits on Social Media (hoodline.com)
- Austin Spurs Agree to Trade with San Diego Clippers (oursportscentral.com)
Marrero
- Louisiana high school blows state championship football game in unbelievable fashion (yardbarker.com)
Jefferson
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-- The Patch AM Team
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