Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 124 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 09/22/2017:
Trey A. Renthrop, 27 years of age, address: Federal Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/22/2017 @ 1:14 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Probation Violation
Hold for Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office
Trey A. Renthrop was located and arrested in the area of Federal Ave. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court and Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office. Renthrop was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Sydney V. Bassa, 22 years of age, address: Chestnut Dr. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/22/2017 @ 5:32 p.m.
Charges: Possession of SCH I CDS (Synthetic Marijuana)
Possession of SCH IV CDS (Clonazepam)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Patrol officers responded to the area of Roderick St. in regards to a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner. According to reports, officers arrived and located a vehicle fitting the description in the area. A stop was initiated and Sydney V. Bassa was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Bassa was found to be in possession of suspected Synthetic Marijuana, Clonazepam, and Drug Paraphernalia. Bassa was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Heath J. Hernandez, 28 years of age, address: Front St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/22/2017 @ 6:55 p.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 4th Offense
Improper Lighting
Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Second St. with improper lighting. A stop was initiated and Heath J. Hernandez was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Hernandez was found to be in an intoxicated state. Hernandez performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Hernandez was also found to be in possession of an open alcoholic beverage in the vehicle. Hernandez was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test. Upon arrival to the Morgan City Jail Hernandez submitted to test which registered .121g% blood alcohol content. Records check indicated that Hernandez had been arrested on three separate occasions of Driving While Intoxicated offenses. Hernandez was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Dylan G. Landry, 18 years of age, address: Patton St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/23/2017 @ 4:29 a.m.
Charges: Underage Operating while Intoxicated
Improper Lane Usage
Open Container in a Motor Vehicle
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 70 swerving within its lane crossing the fog line. A stop was initiated and Dylan G. Landry was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Landry was found to be in an intoxicated state. Landry performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Landry was also found to be in possession of an open alcoholic beverage in the vehicle. Landry was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test. Upon arrival to the Morgan City Jail Landry submitted to test registering .108g% blood alcohol content. Landry was booked and incarcerated.
Lydia J. Cruz, 32 years of age, address: Brashear Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/23/2017 @ 1:56 p.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Probation Violation
Lydia J. Cruz was located and arrested in the area of Duke St. on active arrest warrants held by the 16th Judicial Court. Upon taking Cruz into custody she was found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. Records indicate that Cruz had been arrested with marijuana in a separate incident. Cruz was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Jonathan J. Ruffin, 30 years of age, address: James St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/24/2017 @ 12:42 a.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Resisting an Officer
Disregard of Traffic Controls
Improper Turning
Improper Lane Usage
Improper Equipment
Driving under Suspension
Open Container in a Motor Vehicle
Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
Warrant: Domestic Abuse Battery
Warrant: Theft
Patrol officers observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of LA 70. The vehicle was observed to negotiate and improper turn and did not contain proper equipment as required by Louisiana Law. A stop was initiated and Jonathan J. Ruffin was later identified. According to reports, when stopping Ruffin fled the vehicle on foot. Ruffin was apprehended a short time later. Reports indicate that Ruffin was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. It was also learned that Ruffin’s Louisiana Driver’s License was under suspension. An open alcoholic beverage was located in the vehicle. Ruffin also held active warrants for his arrest through the St. Mary Sheriff’s Office. The area where this incident had taken place was within a Drug-Free Zone. Ruffin was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Mykella L. Johnson, 30 years of age, address: Joseph St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/24/2017 @ 8:05 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: Possession of SCH I CDS (Synthetic Marijuana)
Warrant: Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
Mykella L. Johnson was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. According to reports, the warrants stem from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on April 16, 2017, where Johnson was found to be in possession of suspected Synthetic Marijuana in the area of Everett St. The area where this incident took place was within a Drug-Free Zone. Johnson was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
