Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 96-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 158 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result, beginning on 05/26/2017:
Randy A. Plessala Jr., 44 years of age, Address- Sandi St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 05/26/2017 @ 12:00 am.
Charge: Possession of Sch II CDS- Oxycontin
Required Position and Method Turning at Intersection
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
A patrol officer in the area of LA 70 and Victor II Blvd. observed a vehicle disregard a red traffic signal on LA 70 and turn into a parking lot of a local business to enter onto Victor Il Blvd. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Randy Plessala was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. During the course of the investigation, Plessala had given the officer consent to search his person. The officer located a pill identified as Oxycontin and items used to smoke illegal narcotics. Plessala was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Joel Landry, 32 years of age, Address- Hwy 70 Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 05/26/2017 @ 9:00 pm.
Charge: No Tail Lights
Driving Under Suspension
Warrant- Failure to Appear for Possession of Marijuana (Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office)
An officer in the area of Victor II Blvd. near Myrtle St. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Joel Landry was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Landry’s driver’s license was under suspension. Landry also held an active warrant for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Officer. Landry was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Johnny L. White, 45 years of age, Address- Eleventh St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/27/2017 @ 4:30 am.
Charge: Simple Battery
Warrant- Failure to Appear for Expired License Plate
Lia Evans, 26 years of age, Address- Eleventh St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/27/2017 @ 4:30 am.
Charge: Simple Battery
Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
Officers responded to a residence on Eleventh St. in regards to a disturbance. When officers arrived they spoke to Johnny White. According to reports, White stated that he and his girlfriend, Lia Evans were having a verbal altercation, which later turned physical. Officers then spoke to Evans and reports indicate that she did admit to having a physical altercation with White. Evans also appeared intoxicated. A warrant check revealed that White held an outstanding warrant for the Sixth Ward City Court. Both Evans and White were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Bradley E. Druilhet, 30 years of age, Address- Adams St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/27/2017 @ 11:36 am.
Charge: Warrant- Criminal Neglect of Family (St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office)
Warrant- Domestic Abuse Battery (Berwick Police Department)
Warrant- Probation Violation (Office of Probation & Parole)
A patrol officer in the area of Hwy 182 near Federal Ave. observed a vehicle swerving in the lane. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Bradley Druilhet. Druilhet was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A warrant check on Druilhet revealed that he held active warrants for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Berwick Police Department and the Office of Probation and Parole. Druilhet was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Kane R. Thomas, 28 years of age, Address- Charenton , La was arrested on 05/27/2017 @ 5:25 pm.
Charge: Warrant- Failure to Appear (Hit & Run)
Warrant-Failure to Appear (Open Container)
Kane Thomas was transported from the Law Enforcement Center in Centerville, La. to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the Sixth Ward City Court. Thomas was booked and incarcerated.
Rony A. Avila, 20 years of age, Address- Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/27/2017 @ 9:06 pm.
Charge: No Headlights
No Driver’s License
Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in Motor Vehicle
A patrol officer in the area of Hwy 182 near Eleventh St. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Rony Avila was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. While talking to Avila, the officer observed an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle. A computer check revealed that Avila did not have a valid driver’s license. Avila was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Devon Marsh, 25 years of age, Address- Ciro St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/28/2017 @ 2:00 am.
Charge: Simple Battery
Officers responded to a residence on Park Rd. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke to the victim. According to reports, the victim stated that she and Devon Marsh had gotten into a verbal altercation that later turned physical. Officers did notice marks on the victim. Marsh was located inside the residence, he was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Jarvis Melton, 31 years of age, Address- Garber St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/28/2017 @ 8:50 am.
Charge: Driving Under Suspension
Possession of Synthetic Marijuana
Careless Operation
Officers responded to a residence on Sixth St. in regards to a vehicle that had run into a fence. Officers came into contact with the driver, Jarvis Melton. Melton was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Melton’s driver’s license was under suspension. Officers also located suspected synthetic marijuana on Melton’s person. Melton was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Jessica Rodriquez, 35 years of age, Address- Tupelo St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/28/2017 @ 5:14 pm.
Charge: Warrant- Failure to Appear for Drug Court (3cts) St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Jessica Rodriquez was located at her residence on Tupelo St. and placed under arrest for active warrants she held for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court. Rodriquez was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Joseph Boudoin, 28 years of age, Address- River Rd. Berwick, La. was arrested on 05/28/2017 @ 5:25 pm.
Charge: Warrant- Unauthorized Entry of Inhabited Dwelling
Joseph Boudoin was transported from the Berwick Police Department to the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems from an incident in March of 2017, which alleges that Boudoin entered a residence without the owner’s permission. Boudoin was booked and incarcerated.
Benjamin Cheramine, 46 years of age, Address- Second St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 05/28/2017 @ 9:39 pm.
Charge: Warrant- Theft by Fraud
Warrant- Possession of Stolen Things
Benjamin Cheramine was located by officers on Franklin St. A warrant check revealed that Cheramine held active warrants for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrants stem from an incident in May of 2016 in which it alleges that Cheramine brought stolen items to a local pawn shop. Cheramine was booked and incarcerated.
Christopher J. Vicardis, 35 years of age, Address- New Iberia, La. was arrested on 05/28/2017 @ 10:35pm
Charge: Possession of Marijuana
Christopher H. Cormier, 25 years of age, Address- New Iberia, La. was arrested on 05/28/2017 @ 10:35 pm.
Charge: Possession of Marijuana
A patrol officer responded to a stalled vehicle on US 90, the driver of the vehicle, Christopher Viscardis stated that he had run out of gasoline. While speaking to Viscardis the officer noticed suspected marijuana on the center console. The passenger of the vehicle, Christopher Cormier was asked to exit the vehicle. According to reports, neither Vicardis nor Cormier had knowledge of how the suspected marijuana got into the vehicle. Both Vicardis and Cormier were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Eric R. Gilmore, 34 years of age, Address- Apple St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/29/2017 9:34 am.
Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery
Officers responded to a residence on Apple St. in regards to a disturbance. When officers arrived they noticed that the victim had marks on her arms and face. According to reports, the victim stated that Eric Gilmore had committed a battery on her. Officers located Gilmore in the residence and placed him under arrest. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking incarceration.
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 35 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result, beginning on 05/22/2017:
Harvey J. Morgan, 36 years of age, Address- Rose Park Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/22/2017 @ 4:30 pm.
Charge: Warrant- Theft of Goods (St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office)
Harvey Morgan was located by officers in the area of Myrtle St. A warrant check was done on Morgan and it was determined that he held an active warrant for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Morgan was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Douglas Marks, 46 years of age, Address- Utah St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 05/22/2017 @ 5:35 pm.
Charge- Possession of Synthetic Marijuana
Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
Officers responded to a local hotel on Roderick St. in regards to an individual causing a disturbance. When officers arrived, they made contact with the individual, identified as Douglas Marks. According to reports, Marks appeared intoxicated. Officers also located suspected synthetic marijuana in Marks’ possession. Marks was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
