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MCPD Arrest Report 10/08/2018
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 130 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 10/05/2018:
Kayla M. Francise, 20 years of age, Address-Keith St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 9:55 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial
Kayla Francise was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the 6th Ward City Court. Francise was booked and incarcerated
Tori Madise, 24 years of age, Address-Baton Rouge, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 4:52 pm.
Charge: Disturbing the Peace
Natasha D. Bergeron, 32 years of age, Address-Second St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 4:52 pm.
Charge: Warrant-Theft under $1000.00
Warrant- Driving Under Suspension
Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines
Officers responded to the Morgan City Cemetery in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and were told by witnesses that an individual identified as Tori Madise was there yelling profanities and causing a disturbance, but had left in a vehicle prior to officers arrival. A description of the vehicle was given out and the vehicle was located in the Brownell Homes area. Officers made contact with Tori Madise and the passenger in her vehicle Natasha Bergeron. Madise was placed under arrest. A computer check revealed that Bergeron held active warrants for the Morgan City Police Department and the 6th Ward City Court, she was placed under arrest. Both Madise and Bergeron were transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Dario M. Barhona, 67 years of age, Address-Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 6:58 pm.
Charge: No Turn Signals
Driving Under Suspension
An officer in the area of Everett St. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Dario Barhona was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Barhona’s driver’s license was under suspension. Barhona was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Charlie R. Williams Jr, 40 years of age, Address- Seventy Nine Pines Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 10:17 pm.
Charge: Expired License Plate
No Driver’s License
No Insurance
An officer on Brashear Ave. noticed a vehicle with an expired license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Charlie Williams was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Williams did not have a valid driver’s license nor did his vehicle have insurance. Williams was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Nicole M. Atkinson, 33 years of age, Address- Russo St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 10/06/2018 @ 10:30 am.
Charge: Theft under $1000.00
Officers responded to a business on Seventh St. in regards to a shoplifter. Officers arrived and were told by management that an individual had come into the store and had taken items without making a purchase. The individual had left the store in a vehicle prior to officers’ arrival. A description of the vehicle was given out and the vehicle was located on LA Hwy 182. The driver, Nicole Atkinson was asked about the incident. Reports indicate that Atkinson admitted to the theft. Atkinson was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Michael E. Bray, 59 years of age, Address- Julie St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/07/2018 @ 12:00 am.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 4th Offense
Driving Under Suspension
No Vehicle Registration
An officer on LA Hwy 182 observed a vehicle swerving in and out the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Michael Bray was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. Reports indicate that Bray appeared intoxicated. Bray was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, he refused. Bray was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the police department, Bray submitted to the chemical test for intoxication. Bray’s results yielded a .217g% blood alcohol content. A computer check revealed that Bray had three prior Driving While Intoxicated charges within the last ten years. Bray was booked and incarcerated.
Andres Ramirez, 36 years of age, Address-New Iberia, La. was arrested on 10/07/2018 @ 1:56 am.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Improper Lane Usage
No Driver’s License
An officer on US Hwy 90 observed a vehicle swerving in and out the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Andres Ramirez was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Ramirez did not have a valid driver’s license. According to reports, Ramirez appeared intoxicated. Ramirez was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, in which he performed poorly. Ramirez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the department, Ramirez submitted to the chemical test for intoxication. Ramirez’s results yielded a .152g% blood alcohol content. Ramirez was booked and incarcerated.
Leroy Walker, 64 years of age, Address-Becky Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/07/2018 @ 12:55 pm.
Charge: Hit & Run
An officer responded to a residence on Terrrebonne St in regards to a hit and run vehicle accident. The officer arrived and made contact with the victim who stated that someone backed into her parked vehicle. According to reports, information was received from witnesses that identified the other vehicle and the driver as being Leroy Walker. Walker was contacted and returned to the scene of the accident. Reports indicate Walker admitted to crashing into the vehicle and leaving the scene. Walker was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Kayla M. Francise, 20 years of age, Address-Keith St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 9:55 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial
Kayla Francise was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the 6th Ward City Court. Francise was booked and incarcerated
Tori Madise, 24 years of age, Address-Baton Rouge, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 4:52 pm.
Charge: Disturbing the Peace
Natasha D. Bergeron, 32 years of age, Address-Second St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 4:52 pm.
Charge: Warrant-Theft under $1000.00
Warrant- Driving Under Suspension
Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines
Officers responded to the Morgan City Cemetery in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and were told by witnesses that an individual identified as Tori Madise was there yelling profanities and causing a disturbance, but had left in a vehicle prior to officers arrival. A description of the vehicle was given out and the vehicle was located in the Brownell Homes area. Officers made contact with Tori Madise and the passenger in her vehicle Natasha Bergeron. Madise was placed under arrest. A computer check revealed that Bergeron held active warrants for the Morgan City Police Department and the 6th Ward City Court, she was placed under arrest. Both Madise and Bergeron were transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Dario M. Barhona, 67 years of age, Address-Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 6:58 pm.
Charge: No Turn Signals
Driving Under Suspension
An officer in the area of Everett St. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Dario Barhona was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Barhona’s driver’s license was under suspension. Barhona was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Charlie R. Williams Jr, 40 years of age, Address- Seventy Nine Pines Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/05/2018 @ 10:17 pm.
Charge: Expired License Plate
No Driver’s License
No Insurance
An officer on Brashear Ave. noticed a vehicle with an expired license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Charlie Williams was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Williams did not have a valid driver’s license nor did his vehicle have insurance. Williams was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Nicole M. Atkinson, 33 years of age, Address- Russo St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 10/06/2018 @ 10:30 am.
Charge: Theft under $1000.00
Officers responded to a business on Seventh St. in regards to a shoplifter. Officers arrived and were told by management that an individual had come into the store and had taken items without making a purchase. The individual had left the store in a vehicle prior to officers’ arrival. A description of the vehicle was given out and the vehicle was located on LA Hwy 182. The driver, Nicole Atkinson was asked about the incident. Reports indicate that Atkinson admitted to the theft. Atkinson was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Michael E. Bray, 59 years of age, Address- Julie St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/07/2018 @ 12:00 am.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 4th Offense
Driving Under Suspension
No Vehicle Registration
An officer on LA Hwy 182 observed a vehicle swerving in and out the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Michael Bray was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. Reports indicate that Bray appeared intoxicated. Bray was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, he refused. Bray was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the police department, Bray submitted to the chemical test for intoxication. Bray’s results yielded a .217g% blood alcohol content. A computer check revealed that Bray had three prior Driving While Intoxicated charges within the last ten years. Bray was booked and incarcerated.
Andres Ramirez, 36 years of age, Address-New Iberia, La. was arrested on 10/07/2018 @ 1:56 am.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Improper Lane Usage
No Driver’s License
An officer on US Hwy 90 observed a vehicle swerving in and out the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Andres Ramirez was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Ramirez did not have a valid driver’s license. According to reports, Ramirez appeared intoxicated. Ramirez was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, in which he performed poorly. Ramirez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the department, Ramirez submitted to the chemical test for intoxication. Ramirez’s results yielded a .152g% blood alcohol content. Ramirez was booked and incarcerated.
Leroy Walker, 64 years of age, Address-Becky Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/07/2018 @ 12:55 pm.
Charge: Hit & Run
An officer responded to a residence on Terrrebonne St in regards to a hit and run vehicle accident. The officer arrived and made contact with the victim who stated that someone backed into her parked vehicle. According to reports, information was received from witnesses that identified the other vehicle and the driver as being Leroy Walker. Walker was contacted and returned to the scene of the accident. Reports indicate Walker admitted to crashing into the vehicle and leaving the scene. Walker was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
