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MCPD Seeking Identity of Bank Fraud Suspect

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The Morgan City Police Department is seeking the identity of a black male subject in connection to a bank fraud investigation being conducted by the Criminal Investigations Division. According to reports the male subject depicted in the picture allegedly cashed a fraudulent check at local bank in Morgan City. The suspect also allegedly traveled to Lafayette, LA where he cashed another check in that jurisdiction. Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect depicted is asked to please call the Morgan City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division @ (985)380-4605. You can also send us tips on our website at www.morgancitypolice.org.
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MCPD Arrest Report 04/12/2017

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 37 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result during the last reporting period beginning on 04/11/2017:

Frank J. Rock Jr., 29 years of age, address: Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/11/2017 @ 2:17 p.m.

Charges: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

A patrol officer was flagged down in the area of Federal Avenue in regards to a suspicious subject. Frank J. Rock Jr. was located and upon the officer making contact with Rock he was found to be in an intoxicated state. Rock was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Nicholas Paul Kapp, 22 years of age, address: Lake Palourde Rd. Amelia, La, arrested on 04/11/2017 @ 10:48 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 04/05/2017
                 No Driver’s License

Patrol officers observed a vehicle in the area of Greenwood St. and the occupants were not wearing a seatbelt. A stop was initiated and Nicholas P. Kapp was identified as the driver. During the investigation it was learned that Kapp held active arrest warrants through the 16th Judicial Court and that he did not hold a valid driver’s license. Kapp was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 04/10/2017

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 127 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result during the last reporting period beginning on 04/07/2017:

Kenneth J. Alfred, 43 years of age, address: Marie St. Patterson, La, arrested on 04/07/2017 @ 10:56 a.m.

Charges: Driving under Suspension
                 Stop Sign Violation

Patrol officers observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Belanger St. A stop was initiated at which time Kenneth J. Alfred was identified as the driver of the vehicle. During the investigation Alfred’s driver’s license was found to be under suspension. Alfred was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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Jack M. Rawls, 46 years of age, address: Allister Rd. Maurice, La, arrested on 04/07/2017 @ 11:05 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Unauthorized use of a Movable over $500

Jack M. Rawls was located and arrested in the area of LA 70 on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by the Morgan City Police in September of 2007 where Rawls had allegedly taken a car that belonged to a local business without permission. Rawls was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Freddy A. Borne, 39 years of age, address: Prairie Rd. Centerville, La, arrested on 04/07/2017 @ 2:45 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 08/16/2016

Freddy A. Borne was located and arrested at the Franklin Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court on the original charge of Theft. Borne was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Gregory Granger Jr., 29 years of age, address: Main St. Patterson, La, arrested on 04/07/2017 @ 11:41 p.m.

Charges: Red Light Violation
                 Flight from an Officer
                 Open Container    

Patrol officers observed a motorcycle fail to stop at a red light in the area of Martin Luther King Blvd. Officers attempted to initiate a stop but the driver failed to comply. The subject entered onto US 90 west as officers followed. Officers were able to stop the motorcycle on US 90 in Berwick. The driver was taken into custody and identified as Gregory Granger Jr. Granger was also found to be in possession of an open alcoholic beverage. Granger was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jodie Meranta, 48 years of age, address: Clark Rd. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/08/2017 @ 05:49 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Disturbing the Peace

Jodie Meranta was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation in December 2016 in which Meranta allegedly came in contact with the victim in the area of First St and began hollering profanities. When speaking with the police the victim indicated that they would wish to pursue charges at which time a warrant was prepared for Meranta’s arrest. Meranta was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Joseph M. Price, 45 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/08/2017 @ 9:25 p.m.

Charges: Resisting an Officer

Officers responded to the area of Front St. in regards to a trespassing complaint. Officers arrived and Joseph M. Price was identified as a suspect. According to reports upon making contact with Price he fled on foot from officers. Price was located in the area a short time later at which time he was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Charles E. Beverly, 24 years of age, address: Willow St. Franklin, La, arrested on 04/09/2017 @ 2:23 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Contempt of Court

Charles E. Beverly was located and arrested in the area of LA 182 on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Beverly was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

 

 

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MCPD Arrest Report 04/13/2017

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 50 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result during the last reporting period beginning on 04/12/2017:

Tina M. Ordoyne, 38 years of age, address: Fourth St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/12/2017 @ 9:55 a.m. 

Charge: Warrant: Contempt of Court
                               F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 08/16/2016

Tina M. Ordoyne was located and arrested at the Terrebonne Parish Detention Center on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Ordoyne was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Talisha A. Smith, 37 years of age, address: Jolivette St. Franklin, La, arrested on 04/12/2017 @ 5:45 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 03/31/2015

Talisha A. Smith was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Smith was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Curtis Ray, 27 years of age, address: Duke St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/12/2017 @ 6:37 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 10/03/2006

Curtis Ray was located and arrested in the area of US 90 in active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Ray was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Danny P. Dupuy, 37 years of age, address: Russo St. Berwick, La, arrested on 04/12/2017 @ 6:39 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to pay Probation Fee on 01/03/2017

Danny P. Dupuy was located and arrested in the area of Victor II Blvd. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court, Dupuy was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
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MCPD Arrest Report 04/11/2017

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 44 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result during the last reporting period beginning on 04/10/2017:

John F. Sanford, 48 years of age, address: Fourth St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/10/2017 @ 12:41 p.m.

Charges: Warrant:F.T.A. for Arraignment on 02/21/2017

John F. Sanford was located at the Terrebonne Parish Detention Center and arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court on the original charges of Domestic Battery and Contempt of Court. Sanford was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Shawn Lee, 47 years of age, address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/10/2017 @ 1:00 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Probation Violation

Shawn Lee was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Lee was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

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Gail E. Renthrope, 61 years of age, address: Robin St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/10/2017 @ 6:28 p.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
                 Possession of Cocaine
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug Free Zone)

Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division responded to the area of Robin St. in regards to a complaint involving narcotics activity. According to reports upon arriving investigators made contact with Gail E. Renthrope who quickly closed the door to the residence. Renthrope was observed throwing something out of the back door of the residence. Renthrope then came out the back door and had a pill bottle and a tin can in her possession. The items were turned over to investigators and located was suspected marijuana, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. The area where this incident took place is within a Drug Free Zone. Renthrope was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Travis Ruffin Jr., 18 years of age, address: Bernice St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/10/2017 @ 6:34 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Possession of a Vicious Dog
                 Warrant: Allowing Dogs to Roam

Travis Ruffin Jr. was located in the area of Fig St. and arrested on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. According to reports the warrants stem from an investigation conducted by patrol officers in April of 2017 when two pit bulls were located roaming free and allegedly were owned by Ruffin. A warrant was prepared for his arrest. Ruffin was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

John Q. Lyons, 51 years of age, address: Second St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/11/2017 @ 2:56 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Theft of Utilities

John Q. Lyons was located in the area of US 90 and arrested on an active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by  patrol officers in March of 2017. According to reports it alleges that Lyons activated the gas service at the residence that he was residing at in the area of Second St without knowledge of the utilites department. A warrant was prepared for his arrest. Lyons was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

 

                

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MCPD Arrest Report 04/07/2017

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 46 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result during the last reporting period beginning on 04/06/2017:

Andre Molo, 47 years of age, address: 7th Ave. Port Arthur, TX, arrested on 04/06/2017 @ 09:05 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Simple Battery

Andre Molo was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation in 2015 where Molo allegedly struck the victim. Warrants were prepared for his arrest. Molo was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Alicia M. Billiot, 33 years of age, address: Ditch Ave. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/06/2017 @ 09:45 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Possession of Marijuana
                 Warrant: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Warrant: Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug Free Zone)
                 Warrant: No Turn Signal

Alicia M. Billiot was located and arrested in the area of Federal Avenue on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by patrol officers in which a traffic stop was initiated for a signaling violation. Billiot was identified as the driver and during the investigation marijuana and drug paraphernalia was located. The area where the incident took place was within a Drug Free Zone. Billiot was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Jasmine A. Junifer, 27 years of age, address: Levee Rd. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/06/2017 @ 11:03 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Court on 10/12/2016

Jasmine A. Junifer was located and arrested in the area of Hilda St. on active arrest warrants held by the 16th Judicial Court. Junifer was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Niki D. Freia, 33 years of age, address: Laurel St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/06/2017 @ 3:29 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to pay Probation Fee
                 Warrant: Probation Violation
                 Warrant: Failure to pay fine on 10/25/2016 (3 counts)

Niki D. Freia was located in the area of Levee Rd. and arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Freia was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Danny P. Freia, 30 years of age, address: Laurel St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/06/2017 @ 3:41 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Failure to Appear for Drug Court

Danny P. Freia was located in the area of Laurel St. and arrested on active arrest warrants held the 16th Judicial Court. Freia was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Edward A. Gil, 39 years of age, address: Kimberly Dr. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/06/2017 @ 7:14 p.m.

Charges: Simple Battery
                 Simple Criminal Damage to Property (2 counts)
                 Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

Patrol officers responded to a local business in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke with the victim who alleged he was struck by a male subject who was identified as Edward Gil. According to reports Gil allegedly approached the victim and began hitting him. During the altercation, due to Gil’s actions, property was damaged. Gil was found to be in an intoxicated stated. Gil was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail. While being transported to the jail Gil damaged a Morgan City Police Department patrol car. Gil was booked and incarcerated.

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Joel Claudio-Deleon, 40 years of age, address: Grizzaffi St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/07/2017 @ 3:41 a.m.

Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Oxycodone)
                 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
                 No Drivers License 

Patrol officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of LA 182. A stop was initiated at which time Joel Claudio-Deleon was identified as the driver. It was found during the investigation that Claudio-Deleon did not hold a valid driver’s license. According to reports during the Claudio-Deleon was found to be in possession of Oxycodone which is a SCH II CDS and he did not hold a valid prescription. Claudio-Deleon was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.