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MCPD Arrest Report 10/04/2018
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 38 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 10/03/2018:
Tyler M. Porche, 32 years of age, Address- General Hodges St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 9:28 am.
Charge: Speeding
Driving Under Suspension
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant-Failure to Pay Probation Fees
An officer in the area of Marguerite St. observed a vehicle going faster than the posted speed while in a school zone. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Tyler Porche was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Porche’s driver’s license was suspended and that he held an active warrant for the 6th Ward City Court. The officer also found drug paraphernalia in Porche’s possession. Porche was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Jerry R. Forbes, 18 years of age, Address-Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 10:36 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear Seat Belt Violation
Warrant-Failure to Appear No Driver’s License
Jerry Forbes was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Forbes was booked and incarcerated.
Artha Williams, 66 years of age, Address-Saturn Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 11:42 am.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Red Light Violation
Driving Under Suspension
An officer on Brashear Ave. observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light traffic signal. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Artha Williams was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed the status of Williams’ driver’s license was suspended. Reports indicate that Williams appeared intoxicated. Williams was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, but he refused. Williams was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the department, Williams submitted to the chemical test for intoxication. Williams’ results yielded a .221g% blood alcohol content. Williams was booked and incarcerated.
Joseph J. Jessie, 39 years of age, Address- Utah St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 11:32 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Pay Probation Fees
Warrant-Failure to Appear for Arraignment
Joseph Jessie was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Jessie was booked and incarcerated.
Charlene M. Davis, 34 years of age, Address- Lafayette, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 2:31 pm.
Charge: General Speed Law
Driving Under Suspension
An officer on Greenwood St. observed a vehicle going faster than the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Charlene Davis was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Davis’ driver’s license was under suspension. Davis was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Tiffany L. Romero, 38 years of age, Address-Camille Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 12:43 pm.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear
Tiffany Romero was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the 16th Judicial District Court. Romero was booked and incarcerated.
Jonathan G. Evans Jr, 25 years of age, Address-Tiffany St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 3:47 pm.
Charge: Improper Lane Usage
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Disturbing the Peace Offensive Language
Resisting an Officer
Violation of Uniform CDS-Drug Free Zone
A patrol officer in the area of Wren St. observed a vehicle cross the center line. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Jonathan Evans was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. During the course of the investigation, suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia was located inside Evans’ vehicle. While trying to place Evans under arrest, he began to yell and use profanities. He also began to resist officers but was subdued. Evans was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Jesus Diaz, 28 years of age, Address-Lenny Lane Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 11:50 pm.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Improper Lane Usage
An officer on LA Hwy 182 observed a vehicle cross the center line. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Jesus Diaz was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. Reports indicate that Diaz appeared intoxicated. Diaz was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, in which he performed poorly. Diaz was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the police department, Diaz submitted to the chemical test for intoxication. Diaz’s results yielded a .136g% blood alcohol content. Diaz was booked and incarcerated.
Tyler M. Porche, 32 years of age, Address- General Hodges St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 9:28 am.
Charge: Speeding
Driving Under Suspension
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant-Failure to Pay Probation Fees
An officer in the area of Marguerite St. observed a vehicle going faster than the posted speed while in a school zone. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Tyler Porche was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Porche’s driver’s license was suspended and that he held an active warrant for the 6th Ward City Court. The officer also found drug paraphernalia in Porche’s possession. Porche was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Jerry R. Forbes, 18 years of age, Address-Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 10:36 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear Seat Belt Violation
Warrant-Failure to Appear No Driver’s License
Jerry Forbes was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Forbes was booked and incarcerated.
Artha Williams, 66 years of age, Address-Saturn Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 11:42 am.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Red Light Violation
Driving Under Suspension
An officer on Brashear Ave. observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light traffic signal. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Artha Williams was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed the status of Williams’ driver’s license was suspended. Reports indicate that Williams appeared intoxicated. Williams was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, but he refused. Williams was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the department, Williams submitted to the chemical test for intoxication. Williams’ results yielded a .221g% blood alcohol content. Williams was booked and incarcerated.
Joseph J. Jessie, 39 years of age, Address- Utah St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 11:32 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Pay Probation Fees
Warrant-Failure to Appear for Arraignment
Joseph Jessie was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Jessie was booked and incarcerated.
Charlene M. Davis, 34 years of age, Address- Lafayette, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 2:31 pm.
Charge: General Speed Law
Driving Under Suspension
An officer on Greenwood St. observed a vehicle going faster than the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Charlene Davis was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Davis’ driver’s license was under suspension. Davis was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Tiffany L. Romero, 38 years of age, Address-Camille Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 12:43 pm.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear
Tiffany Romero was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the 16th Judicial District Court. Romero was booked and incarcerated.
Jonathan G. Evans Jr, 25 years of age, Address-Tiffany St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 3:47 pm.
Charge: Improper Lane Usage
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Disturbing the Peace Offensive Language
Resisting an Officer
Violation of Uniform CDS-Drug Free Zone
A patrol officer in the area of Wren St. observed a vehicle cross the center line. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Jonathan Evans was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. During the course of the investigation, suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia was located inside Evans’ vehicle. While trying to place Evans under arrest, he began to yell and use profanities. He also began to resist officers but was subdued. Evans was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Jesus Diaz, 28 years of age, Address-Lenny Lane Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/03/2018 @ 11:50 pm.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Improper Lane Usage
An officer on LA Hwy 182 observed a vehicle cross the center line. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Jesus Diaz was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. Reports indicate that Diaz appeared intoxicated. Diaz was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, in which he performed poorly. Diaz was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the police department, Diaz submitted to the chemical test for intoxication. Diaz’s results yielded a .136g% blood alcohol content. Diaz was booked and incarcerated.
