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MCPD Arrest Report 02/27/2017

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/24/2017.

Brodie Boudeaux 02242017
 Brodie Boudreaux, 23 years of age, Address: McDermott Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/24/2017 @ 6:51am.

Charges:  Possession of Schedule IV CDS (Alprazolam)
                  Possession of Schedule IV CDS ( Phentermine Hydrocloride)
                  Possession of Schedule III CDS ( Acetaminophen)
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws (Drug Free Zone)

     Officers responded to the area of Keith Street near Allison Street in regard to a call of a suspicious subject who was walking through several residential yards. The officers arrived and located a subject matching the description provided identified as Brodie Boudreaux. During an investigation, reports indicated that Boudreaux's behavior aroused the officers suspicions that he may be involved in illegal drug activity. Boudreaux was searched when the officer located suspected Alprazolam, Phentermine Hydrocloride and Acetaminophen. The location of the incident was within the area of a drug free zone in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Boudreaux was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jonathan E Thomas, 24 years of age, Address: Enterprise Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 02/25/2017 @ 2:27am.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 05/17/2016 for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Warrant - Probation Violation

     Jonathan E Thomas was transported from the Berwick Police Department to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Thomas was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Randy G Clark, 30 years of age, Address: Friendship Lane Amelia, La. was arrested on 02/25/2017 @ 2:34am.

Charge: Warrant - Failure to Appear on 08/23/2016 for Failure to Yield
               Warrant - Failure to Appear on 08/23/2016 for No Drivers License

Randy G Clark was located by officers on Sixth Street where he was arrested on active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Clark was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Erick Deleon, 23 years of age, Address: First St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/25/2017 @ 4:07am.

Charges:  Improper Turning
                  No Drivers License
                  Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Inside Vehicle

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle make an improper turn at the intersection of Sixth Street and Ditch Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Erick Deleon. During a traffic investigation, reports indicated that the officer observed an open container of an alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle and it was learned that Deleon did not have a valid driver license. Deleon was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

James Henry, 63 years of age, Address: Wren St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/25/2017 @ 10:33am.

Charges:  Simple Battery
                 Criminal Damage to Property

     Officers responded to a local grocery store on Marguerite Street in regard to a reported battery and damage to property complaint. The officers arrived and spoke with store employees and witness to the incident. The officer was told that there was a subject inside the store who became irate causing a disturbance. The officer was told that the irate subject committed a battery on an individual and then caused several items from a shelve to fall to the floor damaging the items.  The officer was then directed by witnesses to a subject inside the store who matched the description who was detained and identified as James Henry. During an investigation, evidence of the alleged incident was uncovered by the officer. Henry was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jose Vasquez, 25 years of age, Address: Levee Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/25/2017 @ 9:30pm.

Charges:  Improper Tail  Lights
                  No Drivers License

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling in the area of Federal Avenue and Leona Street with improper tail lighting.  A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Jose Vasquez.  A drivers license check was conducted when it was learned that Vasquez did not have a valid driver license according to reports. Vasquez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Kevin Verret, 36 years of age, Address: Ponchatoula, La. was arrested on 02/26/2017 @ 12:20am.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 05/10/2015 for Driving Under Suspension
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 05/102/2015 for No Tail Lights
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 10/26/2016 for Domestic Abuse Battery (23rd JDC)

     Kevin Verret was located by officers in the area of Cedar Street near Hickory Street where he was arrested on active arrest warrants with the 6th Ward Morgan City Court and the 23rd Judicial District Court. Verret was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Bryce J Tabor, 22 years of age, Address: Hendricks St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 02/26/2017 @ 2:17am.

Charges:  Warrant - Possession of Schedule I CDS (Marijuana) With the Intent to Distribute
                  Warrant - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Warrant - Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws (Drug Free                                        Zone)

     Bryce J Tabor was located by officers in the area of Front Street and Railroad Avenue where he was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police Department. The warrants were obtained from an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police of an incident on August 7, 2016 where Tabor was alleged to be in possession of Marijuana and drug paraphernalia while in a drug free zone. Tabor was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jose T Ainsworth, 48 years of age, Address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/26/2017 @ 7:42pm.

Charges:  Possession of Schedule I CDS (Marijuana)
                  No Reflectors on Bicycle

     A patrolling officer observed a subject on Victor II Blvd. traveling without any required safety reflectors. A stop was conducted and the driver of the bicycle identified as Jose T Ainsworth. During a traffic investigation, reports indicated that Ainsworth's behavior aroused the officer's suspicions that Ainsworth may be involved in illegal drug activity.  A search was conducted when the officer located suspected marijuana on Ainsworth.  Ainsworth was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Trey M Robin, 20 years of age, Address: River Rd. Berwick, La. was arrested on 02/27/2017 @ 1:57am.

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 01/19/2017 for Criminal Trespassing

Trey M Robin was located by officers on Sixth Street near Poplar where he was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the 16th Judicial District Court. Robin was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
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MCPD Arrest Report 02/23/2017

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/22/2017.

Dasny C Bardales, 18 years of age, Address: Degravelle Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/22/2017 @ 1:39pm.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace by Fighting

Siria Martinez-Gutierrez, 17 years of age, Address: Bush St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 1:49pm.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace by Fighting

     An officer responded to an educational facility on Hickory Street in regard to a reported fight. The officer arrived and spoke with management who told officer that Dasny C Bardales and Siria Martinez-Gutierrez were involved in a physical altercation while on the facility. During an investigation, evidence of the alleged altercation was uncovered by the officer. Both Baradales and Martinez-Gutierrez who were present were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Gregory Johnson Jr. 32 years of age, Address: Robin St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/22/2017 @ 6:16pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 01/10/2017 for Driving Under Suspension

     Gregory Johnson was located by officers on Federal Avenue where he was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Johnson was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jody R Cubbedge, 58 years of age, Address: Seventh St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/22/2017 @ 7:11pm.

Charges:  Warrant - Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense)
                  Warrant - Counterfeit Motor Vehicle Inspection Sticker
                  Warrant - Switched License Plate
                  Warrant - Open Container of Alcohol

     Jody R Cubbedge was located by officers at a residence on Third Street where he was arrested on several active arrest warrants held by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office. Cubbedge was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Markell Davis, 18 years of age, Address: Hickory St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/22/2017 @ 10:02pm.

Charges:  Improper Turning
                  No Drivers License
                  Possession of Marijuana

Malcomb Williams III, 17 years of age, Address: Broussard St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 02/22/2017 @ 10:02pm.

Charge:  Possession of Marijuana

     Morgan City Police Narcotics Investigators observed a vehicle make an improper turn at the intersection of Sixth Street and Marguerite Street.  A traffic stop was conducted and the occupants of the vehicle identified as Markell Davis (driver) and Malcomb Williams III (passenger).  A drivers license check was conducted which revealed that Davis did not have valid driver license.  During a traffic investigation, reports indicate that Davis and Williams III behavior aroused the investigators suspicions that they may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when officers located suspected marijuana.  Both Davis and Williams III were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.


Javien Jawan Francis 02222017
Javien J Francis, 29 years of age, Address: Oregon St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 02/22/2017 @ 10:32pm.

Charges:  Possession of Schedule IV CDS (Alprazolam)
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Resisting An Officer
                  Warrant - Probation Violation
                  Warrant - Contempt of Court
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Possession of Marijuana

Carlven Chapman, 40 years of age, Address: Louisiana St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/22/2017 @ 11:30pm.

Charges:  Possession of Marijuana
                  No Tail Lights
                  Flight From An Officer

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Hwy 182 near Eleventh Street without any tail lights.  The officers attempted to conducted a traffic stop but the vehicle failed to pull over. The officer chased the vehicle for several city blocks when the vehicle stopped in front of a residence on Ditch Avenue and the passenger of the vehicle later identified as Javien J Francis exited and fled on foot.  A foot chase ensued by assisting officers when Francis was apprehended moments later. A search was conducted when officers located suspected alprazolam and drug paraphernalia on Francis. A warrants check also revealed that Francis had several active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court.  The driver of the vehicle was identified as Carlven Chapman who was also arrested. A search of the vehicle was conducted when the officer located suspected marijuana. Both Chapman and Francis were transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Patrick L Augman, 43 years of age, Address: Spurgeon Rd. Monroe, La. was arrested on 02/23/2017 @ 2:48am.

Charges:  Improper Use of Bright Lights
                  Driving Under Suspension

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle on Hwy 182 traveling with the bright lights activated into oncoming traffic. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Patrick L Augman. A drivers license check was conducted which revealed that Augman had a suspended drivers license. Augman was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 02/21/2017

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/20/2017.

Eric L Curtis, 28 years of age, Address: Front St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/20/2017 @ 10:23am.

Charges: Warrant - Probation Violation
                 Possession of Marijuana
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws (Drug Free Zone)
                 Appearing in Public Intoxicated

     An officer responded to the area of Seventh Street near Greenwood Street in regard to a call of an intoxicated subject in the area. The officer arrived and located a subject matching the provided description identified as Eric L Curtis. During an investigation, reports indicate that Curtis appeared to be in an intoxicated condition. A warrants check was conducted and it was learned that Curtis had an active arrest warrant held through the 16th Judicial District Court. Curtis was placed under arrest and searched when the officer located suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The location of the incident was within the area of a drug free zone in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Curtis was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Ywinter L Moore 02202017
Ywinter L Moore, 21 years of age, Address: Wren St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/20/2017 @ 12:15pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Bank Fraud (6 Counts)

     Ywinter L Moore was transported from the Patterson Police Department to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant was obtained from an investigation conducted Morgan City Police Detectives of an incident reported on January 17, 2017 of alleged bank fraud totaling over $4,800.00 according to reports. Moore was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

David Guzman, 34 years of age, Address: Norman Doucet Dr. Golden Meadow, La. was arrested on 02/20/2017 @ 11:15pm.

Charges:  Simple Battery
                  Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

     An officer responded to a residence on Spruce Street in regard to a complaint of criminal damage to property. The officer arrived and spoke with the complainant who told the officer that David Guzman had damaged two windows of the complainants residence. The officer located Guzman in the area moments. During an investigation, reports indicate that Guzman appeared to have been drinking and was believed to be intoxicated. Evidence of the alleged damage to property was uncovered by the officer. Guzman was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 02/24/2017

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/23/2017.

Chaz M Rebardi, 22 years of age, Address: Mill Rd. Patterson, La. was arrested on 02/23/2017 @ 3:08pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 02/21/2017 for Hit and Run
                Warrant - Failure to Appear on 02/21/2017 for No Insurance
                Warrant - Failure to Appear on 02/21/2017 for Disturbing the Peace

     Chaz M Rebardi was arrested in the Morgan City Court in regard to several active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Rebardi booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Carlven Chapman 02232017
Carlven Chapman, 40 years of age, Address: Louisiana St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/23/2017 @ 4:18pm.

Charges:  Introduction of Contraband Into a Penal Institute
                  Possession of Schedule IV CDS (Xanax)

     Carlven Chapman who was already incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail was booked in on additional charges of Introduction of Contraband  Into a Penal Facility and Possession of Schedule IV CDS (Xanax).  During a routine cell search, reports indicate that correctional officers located suspected xanax on Chapman. Chapman booked on the additional and remains incarcerated.

Gregory W Ballance, 18 years of age, Address: Bernice St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/23/2017 @ 9:38pm.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 01/17/2017 for Possession of Marijuana
                  Warrant - Contempt of Court
                  Warrant - Probation Violation

     Gregory W Ballance was located by officers on Spruce Street near Sixth Street where he was arrested on several active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Ballance was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Neil J Dupre 02232017
Neil J Dupre, 38 years of age, Address: Eleventh St. Donaldsonville, La. was arrested on 02/23/2017 @ 11:27pm.

Charges: Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) With the Intent to Distribute
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws (Drug Free Zone)
                 Transactions Involving Drug Proceeds

Tysie M Dabney 02232017
Tysie M Dabney, 37 years of age, Address: Hwy 1 Belle Rose, La. was arrested on 02/23/2017 @ 11:27pm.

Charges:  Improper Turning
                  Driving Under Suspension
                  Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) With the Intent to Distribute
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws (Drug Free Zone)
                  Transactions Involving Drug Proceeds

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle make an improper turn at the intersection of Acorn Street and Leona Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the occupants of the vehicle identified as Tysie M Dabney (driver) and Neil J Dupre (passenger). A drivers license check was conducted when it was revealed that Dabney had a suspended drivers license. During the traffic investigation, reports indicated that Dupre and Dabney's behavior aroused the officers suspicions that they may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when the officer located suspected methamphetamine which was believed to be packaged for distribution, suspected drug paraphernalia and over $1,700.00 in U.S. currency which was believed to have been obtained from the sales of illegal drugs according to reports. The location of the incident was within the area of a drug free zone in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Both Dupre and Dabney were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Sydney Holder, 19 years of age, Address: Arenz St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/24/2017 @ 3:21am.

Charge:  Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile (Misdemeanor)

     Officers responded to a residence on Maple Street in regard to a call of a male subject having sexual intercourse with a female juvenile. As officer arrived, a male subject later identified as Sydney Holder was observed running from the residence. Responding officers conducted a search of the area and located Holder moments later who was detained form further investigation. The complainant told officers that he/she had returned home when they found Sydney Holder having sexual intercourse with the female niece 16 years of age.  During an investigation, evidence was uncovered by the officers of the alleged incident. Holder was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
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MCPD Arrest Report 02/22/2017

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/21/2017.

Orrando M Guidry, 46 years of age, Address: Florida St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/21/2017 @ 10:09am.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Criminal Damage to Property
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Theft by Shoplifting

     Orrando M Guidry was located by officers on Fifth Street near Florence Street where he was arrested on active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Guidry was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jessica B Hue, 34 years of age, Address: Sixth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/21/2017 @ 1:10pm.

Charges:  Warrant - Possession of Synthetic Marijuana
                  Warrant - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Warrant - Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws (Drug Free                                       Zone)

     Jessica B Hue was located by officers at an address on La. Hwy 70 where she was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant was obtained from an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police of an incident on 02/21/2017 where Hue was alleged to have been in possession of synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia while in a drug free zone at a super market on Marguerite Street. Hue was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.

Peter J Parrish, 66 years of age, Address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/21/2017 @ 2:30pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 02/02/2017 for Driving Under Suspension
                Warrant - Failure to Appear on 02/02/2017 for Improper Lane Usage

     Peter J Parrish turned himself in at the Morgan City Police Department in regard to active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Parrish was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
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MCPD Arrest Report 02/20/2017

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/17/2017.

Demarcus Roy, 24 years of age, Address: Mallard St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/17/2017 @ 6:25pm.

Charges:  Criminal Trespassing

     Officers responded to a residence on Mallard Street in Brownell Homes in regard to a subject trespassing on Housing Authority Property. The officers arrived and located Demarcus Roy inside the residence. During an investigation, reports indicated it was confirmed that Roy was previously barred from Morgan City Housing Authority Property. Roy was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Lynn P Guidry Jr. 02182017
Lynn P Guidry Jr., 27 years of age, Address: Fern St. Thibodeaux, La. was arrested on 02/18/2017 @ 4:00am.

Charges:  Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine)
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Tyler M Kapp, 25 years of age, Address: Crenshaw St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 02/18/2017 @ 4:00am.

Charges:  Improper Lane Usage
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Driving Under Suspension

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle on Brashear Avenue near Fifth Street traveling out of its designated lane of travel.  A traffic stop was conducted and the occupants of the vehicle identified as Tyler Kapp (driver) and Lynn P Guidry Jr. (passenger).  During a traffic investigation, reports indicated it was learned that Kapp had a suspended drivers license. Kapp and Guidry Jr's behavior aroused that officer's suspicions that they may be involved in illegal drug activity.  A search of Kapp's persons was conducted when the officer located suspected drug paraphernalia. During a search of the vehicle, the officer located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia where Guidry Jr. was seated. Both Kapp and Guidry were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Deacon W Goodwin II, 20 years of age, Address: South Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/18/2017 @ 10:00am.

Charges:  Warrant - Possession of Stolen Things

     Deacon W Goodwin II was located by officers at a residence on South Railroad Avenue where he was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office. Goodwin was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Bryan K Wright, 42 years of age, Address: Ponderosa St. Gray, La. was arrested on 02/18/2017 @ 8:51pm.

Charge:  Disturbing the Peace

     Officers responded to the area of General Patton Street near Chester Bowles Street in regard to a reported disturbance. The officers arrived when they located a subject in the middle of the roadway with no shirt and acting in an aggressive manner identified as Bryan K Wright according to reports. Officers spoke with several witnesses to the incident who told officers that Wright was observed pacing in the middle of the roadway blocking traffic. A male subject driving a vehicle confronted Wright about blocking the roadway when Wright took off his shirt wanting to fight the motorist according to reports. Wright was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Georgia H Johnson, 44 years of age, Address: Hwy 75 Plaquemine, La. was arrested on 02/18/2017 @ 9:00pm.

Charge:  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     Georgia H Johnson was identified as the passenger of a vehicle during a traffic stop on Victor II Blvd.. Johnson's behavior aroused the officers suspicions that she may e involved in illegal drug activity. A search was conducted when the officer located suspected drug paraphernalia on Johnson according to reports. Johnson was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Christopher Sylvester, 20 years of age,  Address: Short St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/18/2017 @ 10:24pm.

Charge: Entering or Remaining in Places After Being Forbidden

     Officers responded to a residence on Birch Street in regard to removing a subject from the residence. The officers arrived when they spoke to the complainant who was identified as the owner of the residence. The complainant told officers that Christopher Sylvester was at the residence causing a disturbance and that they wanted him removed.  Reports indicate that the officers instructed Sylvester that he was have the leave the residence which he refused to do so. Sylvester was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Caleb P Darden, 19 years of age, Address: Progresso Rd. Patterson, La. was arrested on 02/19/2017 @ 5:26pm.

Charges:  Possession of Schedule I CDS (Synthetic Marijuana)
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     An officers responded to a residence on Laurel Street in regard to a suspicious vehicle parked in the complainants driveway. The officer arrived at the residence and located a vehicle matching the description in the driveway occupied by a subject identified as Caleb P Darden. Darden's behavior aroused the officers suspicions that he may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when the officer located suspected synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Darden was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Leonard A Yarborough 02192017
Leonard A Yarborough, 55 years of age, Address: Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/19/2017 @ 6:00pm.

Charge:  Theft  by Shoplifting

     An officers responded to a local business on Hwy 182 in regard to a call of a shoplifter. The officer arrived and spoke with the business manager who told the officer that there was a subject inside the store that was suspected of taking items from the business and concealing them on his person. The officer located the subject in question identified as Leonard A Yarborough. During an investigation, reports indicate that a search was conducted when the officer located the alleged stolen items on Yarborough. Evidence of the alleged theft was uncovered by the officer. Yarborough was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.  

DeQuante Wesley 02192017
Dequante Wesley, 23 years of age, Address: Orange St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/19/2017 2 6:00pm.

Charges:  Criminal Trespassing
                  Resisting An Officer
                  Battery On A Police Officer
                  Possession of Schedule II CDS (Cocaine) With the Intent to Distribute
                  Possession of Schedule I CDS MDMA (Ecstasy)
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws (Drug Free Zone)
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 05/10/2016 for Possession of Marijuana

     Officers responded to Mallard Street in Brownell Homes in regard to a reported disturbance.  Officers arrived when they observed a subject known to officers as Dequante Wesley who appeared to be involved in the alleged disturbance. Reports indicate that Wesley was known by the officers to be barred from all Morgan City Housing Authority property and that Wesley also had an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. As the officer approached, Wesley attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by the officer. Reports indicated that Wesley began to fight with the officer as the officer attempted to place him into cuffs when Wesley allegedly committed a battery on the officer.  A struggle then ensued when the officer was able to place Wesley into handcuffs moments later. Wesley was transported to the Morgan City Jail for booking where Wesley the officer located suspected cocaine which was believed to be packed for distribution along with suspected MDMA (ecstasy). The location of Wesley's arrested was within the area of a drug free zone in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Wesley was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Stephanie M Harvey, 38 years of age, Address: Cane St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/20/2017 @ 4:53am.

Charge:  Warrant - Unauthorized Use of an Access Card

     Stephanie M Harvey was located by officers on Federal Avenue near Egle Street where she was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant was obtained from an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police of an incident reported on January 24, 2017 of alleged unauthorized use of an access card. Harvey was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.