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MCPD Arrest Report 02/29/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/26/2016.

Zacharieth Lopez, 26 years of age, Address: Catherine St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/26/2016 @ 1:45pm.

Charges:  Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute
                  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws

Elizabeth R Toups, 31 years of age, Address: Catherine St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/26/2016 @ 3:44pm.

Charge:  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Alix R Adams, 23 years of age, Address: Levee Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/26/2016 @ 3:44pm.

Charges:  Possession of Synthetic Marijuana With the Intent to Distribute
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws

Frank M Adams, 25 years of age, Address: Levee Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/26/2016 @ 3:44pm.

Charges:  Possession of Synthetic Marijuana With the Intent to Distribute
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws

     The Morgan City Police Department recieved a complaint of illegal drug activity going on at a residence on Catherine Street. An investigation was conducted by investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Unit and a search warrant of the residence was obstained.  Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department along with assistance of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit exeucuted the search warrant when investigators located Zacharieth Lopez, Elizabeth R Toups, Alix, R Adams and Frank M Adams inside the residence. A search of the residence was conducted when investigators located suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the residence. The location of the incident was within the area of a local elementary school in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Lopez, Toups, Alix and Frank Adams were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated.  

Jose M Martinez Morales, 40 years of age, Address: Franklin St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/26/2016 @ 10:29pm. 

Charges:  No Head Lights
                  No Drivers License 
                  Resisting An Officer
                  Simple Criminal Damage to Property

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling in the area of Federal Avenue near Terrebonne Street with no headlights. A traffic stop was conducted when the driver of the vehicle later identified as Jose M Martinez Morlales got out of the vehicle and began running from the officer. A foot chase ensued when Morales jumped a fence of a nearby residence damaging the fence. Morales was later located by officers and arrested. A drivers license check revealed that Morales did not have a valid drivers license. Morales was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Miguel A Galeas, 26 years of age, Address: Brashear Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/27/2016 @ 3:00am.

Charges:  Improper Lane Usage
                  No Drivers License (2nd Offense)
                  Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle

Rudalfo Garcia, 43 years of age, Address: Odile Ln. Amelia, La. was arrested on 02/27/2016 @ 3:00am.

Charges: Resisting An Officer by Giving False Information
                 Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle in the area of Hwy 182 near Cottonwood Street traveling out of its lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted when the driver was identified as Miguel A Galeas and the passenger who at first gave officers a false name idnetified as Rudolfo Garcia. Reports indicated that officers observed several open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle. A drivers license check revealed that Galeas did not have a valid drivers license. Both Galeas and Garcia were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated.

Schyler A Stelly, 22 years of age, Address: Gen MacArthur St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/27/2016 @ 2:15pm. 

Charge:  Warrant - Simple Battery

     Schyler A Stelly came into the Morgan City Police Department to visit an inmate incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail. A warrants check revelaed that there was an active arrest warrant for Stelly held by Morgan City Police. Stelly was placed under arrest and booked into the Morgan City Jail.

Thomas J Drawbaugh, 35 years of age, Address: Bush St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/27/2016 @ 5:44pm. 

Charge:  Domestic Abuse Battery In the Presence of a Juvenile

     Officers were dispatched to an address on Louisa Street in regard to a call of a domestic disturbance. Thomas J Drawbaugh was located at the residence and identified as one of the subjects involve in the disturbance. Reports indicated that officers spoke with the victim who had signes of a battery along with a witness to the incident who told officers that Drawbaugh had committed a battery on the victim while the victim held a small child under 1 year of age. Drawbaugh was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jesse L Comeaux, 22 years of age, Address: Levee Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/27/2016 @ 7:15pm.

Charges:  Engaging in a Fistic Encounter
                  Appearing in Public in an Intoxicated Condition

Efrain M Zavala, 24 years of age, Address Levee Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/27/2016 @ 7:18pm.

Charges:  Engaging in a Fistic Encounter
                  Appearing in Public in a Intoxicated Condition

     Officers were dispatched to an address on Levee Rd. in regard to a call of a fight. Officers arrived and located Jesse L Comeaux and Efrain M Zavala who both showed signs of beging involved in an altercation. Reports indicated that officers spoke with witnesses in the area who identified both Comeaux and Zavala as being the subjects involved in the fight. It was believed that Comeaux and Zavala had been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Comeaux and Zavala were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated.

Jamie L Weatherford, 30 years of age, Address: Slarie Ln. Grosse Tete, La. was arrested on 02/27/2016 @ 9:23pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear to Pay Probation Fee

     Jamie L Weatherford was located by officers in the area of St. Claire St. near First Street where she was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Weatherford was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.

Francisco Trujillo-Alarcon, 27 years of age, Address: Vicksburg, Ms. was arrested on 02/28/2016 @ 9:29am.

Charge:  Appearing in Public in a Intoxicated Condition

     Officers responed to a local business on Victor II Blvd. in regard to a call of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot. Officers arrived and located the described vehicle when they oberved a subject inside who appeared to be sleeping.  Officers made contact with the subject who was identified as Francisco Trujillo-Alarcon who was believed to have been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Trujillo-Alarcon was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Peter Grogan, 37 years of age, Address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/28/2016 @ 10:21am. 

Charge:  Warrant - Theft under $750.00

     Peter Grogan was located by officers at an address on Railroad Ave. where he was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. Grogan was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Juaune Stelly, 27 years of age, Address: Gen MacArthur St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/28/2016 @ 12:30pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Simple Battery

     Juaune Stelly turned herself in to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an active arrest warrant held by Morgan City Police. Stelly was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Laquisha Young, 22 years of age, Address: Oriole St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/28/2016 @ 12:54pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Possession of Marijuana

     Laquisha Young turned herself in to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police. Young was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Alisa Marshall, 37 years of age, Address: Duke St. Moran City, La. was arrested on 02/28/2016 @ 5:59pm. 

Charge:  Warrant - Violation of a Protective Order

     Alisa Marshall was located by officers at a residence on Duke Street where she was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. Marshall was transported to the Morgan City Jail where whe was booked and incarcerated. 

Aketa R Francis, 23 years of age, Address: Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/28/2016 @ 8:17pm.

Charges:  Entering or Remaining on Places After Being Forbidden
                  Disturbing the Peace
                  Battery on a Police Officer

George Harvey, 34 years of age, Address: Egle St. Morgan City, La was arrested on 02/28/2016 @ 8:19pm. 

Charge:  Entering or Remaining on Places After Being Forbidden

     Officers reponded to an address on Egle Street in regard to two subjects on the property that had been previously banned off the property. Officers arrived and located George Harvey and Aketa R Francis. Reports indicated that Francis began yelling at officers using profane language. Both Harvey and Francis were placed under arrest when it was reported that Francis committed a battery on one of the officers. Harvey and Francis were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 


          



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MCPD Arrest Report 02/25/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 02/24/2016:

Shanice L. Marshall, Age-23, Address-Maine St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/24/2016 @ 10:08 am.

Charge:  Warrant-Probation Violation

   Shanice Marshall was transported to the Morgan City Police Department from the 6th Ward City Court for an active warrant held for the court. Marshall was booked and incarcerated.

Dijon Bell, Age-21, Address- James St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 02/24/2016 @ 10:25 pm.

Charge:  Driving Under Suspension
                No Insurance
                Two Headlights Required
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                Possession of Marijuana

Terrill O. Johnson, Age-19, Address- Plantation Tech Rd. Franklin, La. was arrested on 02/24/2016 @ 10:25 pm.

Charge:  Possession of Marijuana
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

   A patrol officer in the area of Greenwood and Ninth St. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A vehicle stop was conducted and the driver, Dijon Bell was asked to produce a valid driver's license. A computer check revealed that Bell's driver's license was under suspension. There also was no insurance on the vehicle.  While asking the passenger, Terrill Johnson to exit the vehicle, officers observed suspected marijuana on the floor of the vehicle, along with drug paraphernalia. Both Bell and Johnson were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
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MCPD Arrest Report 02/23/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/21/2016

Dwayne A Dupuy, 35 years of age, Address: Nichole Ln. Berwick, La. was arrested on 02/21/2016 @ 11:02pm. 

Charges:  Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense)
                  Improper Turning
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear to Pay Probation Fee
                  Warrant - Probation Violation

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle on Ditch Avenue traveling out of its lane of travel and make an improper turn onto Railroad Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Dwayne A Dupuy. A warrants check revealed that the 6th Ward Morgan City Court held active arrest warrants on Dupuy. While speaking with Dupuy, it was blieved that Dupuy had been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Dupuy was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for futher chemical testing which Dupuy refused. Dupuy was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Brennon B Richard, 22 years of age, Address: Third St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/22/2016 @ 11:18pm. 

Charges:  Possession of MDMA (ecstacy)
                  Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
                  Loud Music

     Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Detectives observed a vehicle in the area of Hwy 182 and Everett Street with loud music. A traffic stop was conducted with the assistance of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office when the driver was identified as Brennon B Richard. Richard's behavior aroused investigator's suspicions that he may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when investigators located suspected MDMA along with a firearm. Richard was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 


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MCPD Arrest Reort 02/26/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/25/2016.

Devante Frank, 23 years of age, Address: Aucoin St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/25/2016 @ 8:25am.

Charge:  Battery on a Correctional Facility Employee

     Morgan City Police Department Correctional officers came into contact with Devenate Frank who was incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail. During the incicdent Frank was accused of committing a battery on one of the correctional officers. Frank was additionally booked on battery charges and remains incarcerated. 

Max L James, 32 years of age, Address: Front St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/25/2016 @ 12:36pm. 

Charges:  Possession of Crack Cocaine (Over 28 Grams)
                  Possession of Alprazolam
                  Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense)
                  Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
                  Possession of a Firearm By a Convicted Felon
                  Transaction Involving Drug Proceeds
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws
                  Warrant - Distribution of Crack Cocaine

     Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Detectives along with the assistance of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Narcotics Unit conducted a vehicle stop on Fourth Street near Brashear Avenue. The stop was in regard to investigators identifying Max L James, a known convicted felon as an occupant inside the vehicle.  It was known by investigators that there was an active arrest warrant for James held by the Morgan City Police Department for the distribution of crack cocaine.  The stop was conducted and James placed under arrest on the warrant.  A search was conducted when investigators located a large amount of suspected crack cocaine, suspsected alprazolam, suspected marijuana and a firearm on James. Investigators also located U.S. currency which was believed to have been obtained from the sale of illegal drugs. The location of the incident was within the area of a local elementary school in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. James was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Stanley Ruffin, 49 years of age, Address: Second St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/25/2016 @ 12:54pm. 

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on Traffic Offense (32nd Judicial Dist. Court)

     Stanley Ruffin was located by officers on Fourth St. where he was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the 32 Judicial District Court. Ruffin was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Alyssa L Ashmore, 26 years of age, Address: Third St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/25/2016 @ 4:00pm.

Charge:  Contempt of Court

     Alyssa L Ashmore was placed under arrest in the 6th Ward Morgan City Court for contempt of court. Ashmore was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Heather D Banda, 38 years of age, Address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/26/2016 @ 1:30am. 

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear for No Vehicle Insurance
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for No Drivers License
                  Warrant - Contempt of Court
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Following Too Close
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear to Pay Fine for Contempt of Court
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear to Pay Fine for Following Too Close

     Heather D Banda was transported from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Jail to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward City Court. Banda was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

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MCPD Arrest Report 02/24/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 02/23/2016:

Eric S. Gaskins, Age-45, Addreess- Wren St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/23/2016 @ 12:20 pm.

Charges:  Theft of Goods ($72.29)
                  Remaining After Being Forbidden
                  Resisting an Officer
                  Obstruction of Justice
                  Simple Criminal Damage to Property
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (8th Offense)
                  Possession of Marijuana

   Officers responded to a local supermarket in regard to an individual that had allegedly stolen items from the store. When officers arrived, the individual was identified as Eric Gaskins.  While trying to detain Gaskins, he resisted officers, but was later subdued. Officers also located drug paraphernalia in Gaskins possession .  According to reports, management witnessed Gaskins conceal an item valued at $72.29. Gaskins was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. Once at the police department, Correctional Officers  located suspected marijuana in a backpack belonging to Gaskins, he was additonally charged .

Brennan N. Skinner, Age-23, Address- Grace St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/23/2016 @ 5:15 pm.

Charge:  Contempt of Court

   Brennen Skinner was transported to the Morgan City Police Department, after being charged with contempt in the 6th Ward City Court. Skinner was booked and incarcerated. 

John D. Pitts, Age-34, Address- Patton St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/23/2016 @ 9:21 pm

Charge:  Hit and Run Driving
                Speeding 65/35

   Officers were dispatched to a local business on Railroad Ave. in regard to a hit and run.  When officers arrived, they were told by witnesses that a vehicle had backed into another parked vehicle and left the area. A description the vehicle was given out and officers were able to located the vehicle driving at a high rate of speed in the area of Hwy 182 near Cottonwood St. The driver, identified as John Pitts was brought back to Railroad Ave. According to reports, witnesses identified Pitts as the driver. Pitts was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
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MCPD Arrest Report 02/22/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/19/2016.

Drizzt A Morales, 19 years of age, Address: Legrange St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 02/19/2016 @ 1:23pm.

Charges:  
Warrant - Possession of Methamphetamine
                  Warrant - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     Drizzt A Morales was transported from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Jail to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an active arrest warrant held by Morgan City Police. Morales was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Devante Frank, 23 years of age, Address: Aucoin St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/19/2016 @ 3:00pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Contempt of Court

     Devante Frank was transported from Compass Behavior Center to the Morgan City Police Department Jail in regard to an active arrest warrant held by Morgan City Police. Frank was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Trent A Giroir, 18 years of age, Address: Mooringsport, La. was arrested on 02/19/2016 @ 7:09pm.

Charges:  Improper Turning
                  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Driving Under Suspension
                  Warrant - Speeding

     Patrolling officers observed a vehicle making an improper turn at the intersection of Front Street and Onstead Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Trent A Giroir. A drivers license and warrants check was conducted which revealed that Giroir had a suspended drivers license and that there was an active arrest warrant held by the Patterson Police Department at whtich time Giroir was placed under arrest.  A search of the vehicle was conducted when when officers located suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Giroir was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Edson A Silva, 22 years of age, Address: Cynthia St. Amelia, La. was arrested on 02/20/2016 @ 3:58am. 

Charges:  No Drivers License
                  Improper Lane Usage
                  Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle on Hwy 182 near Pecos St. crossing out of its lane of travel. A vehicle stop was conducted and the driver identified as Edson A Silva. A drivers licese check was conducted which revealed that Silva did not have a valid drivers license. Officers also observed an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle. Silva was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

George D Harvey, 34 years of age, Address: Cane St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/20/2016 @ 7:13am.

Charge:  Criminal Trespassing

Aketa R Francis, 23 years of age, Address: Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/20/2016 @ 7:13am.

Charge: Criminal Trespassing

     An officer responded to an address on Federal Ave. in regard to a complaint of subjects tresspassing on the property.  The officer arrived and located George D Harvey and Aketa Francis on the front pourch of the residence.  The officer spoke with the owner of the residence who told the officer that Harvey and Francis had been removed from the property in the past and was told not to return. Both Harvey and Aketa were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

Phillip K Begley, 45 years of age, Address: Seventh St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/20/2016 @ 3:00pm.

Charges:  Warrant - Hit and Run
                  Warrant - Carless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

     Phillip K Begley turned himself in at the Morgan City Police Department in regard to active arrest warrants held by Morgan City Police. Begley was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Robin Carbin, 48 years of age, Address: Sixth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/20/2016 @ 9:22pm

Charge:  Appearing In Public in an Intoxicated Condition

     An officer reponded to a local business on Hwy 182 in regard to a subject requesting medical attention. During the investigation the officer came into contact with Robin Carbin who was believed to have been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Carbin was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Bernard Pharagood, 29 years of age, Address: Hyland St. Thibodaux, La. was arrested on 02/21/2016 @ 3:39am. 

Charges:  Improper Lighting
                  Driving Under Suspension

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle in the area of Hwy 182 near Pecos Street with improper lighting in the rear of the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Bernard Pharagood. A drivers license check revealed that Pharagood had a suspended drivers license. Pharagood was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

James R Goode, 39 years of age, Address: Short St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/21/2016 @ 11:44am. 

Charges:  Hit and Run
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Hit and Run 
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Expired License Plate
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Improper Backing

     An officer responded to a local business on Hwy 70 in regard to a traffic accident. While responded, the officer was notified that one of the vehicle involved was attempting to flee the area. It was reported that a witness to the incident began following the fleeing vehicle at which time the vehicle returned to the scene of the accident. Officers made contact with the driver of the vehicle identified identified as James R Goode. A warrants check was conducted which revealed that there were active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police Department for Goode. Goode was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.
Charlie Bennett, 44 years of age, Address: Violet St. Thibodaux, La. was arrested on 02/21/2016 @ 4:33pm.

Charges:  Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce
                  Aggravated Flight From an Officer
                  Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
                  Driving Under Suspension
                  Felony Theft of Goods (3 Counts)

Saisha Willoughby, 28 years of age, Address: Napoleon Ville, La. was arrested on 02/21/2016 @ 16:33

Charges:  Felony Theft of Goods (3 Counts)

     An officer responded to a local store on Brashear Avenue in regard to a report of a shoplifter. The officer arrived at that store when it was learned that the suspect involved had fled the area prior to the officer's arrival. Reports indicated that the officer viewed video footage of the subject later identified as Charlie Bennett walking out of the store and loading numerous items into a vehicle. Bennett who was assisted by a female identified as Saisha Willoughby then get into a vehicle and fled the area. A description of the vehicle was provided to officers when the vehicle was observed at a local business on Brashear Avenue. The officer observed Bennett near the vehicle when the officer told Bennett to stop. Bennett got into the vehicle and pulled out into traffic at which time he began fleeing from officers. A vehicle chase ensued when officers chased Bennett north on Sixth Street when Bennett was observed driving at speeds estimated at 65mph. It was reported that Bennett ran several vehicle off the roadway as he went out of the lane of travel to pass other vehicles. Bennett was also observed running several stop signs with no regard for other motorist or pedesetrians. The chase continued through several residential areas then onto Hwy 70 where officers were able to get the vehicle stopped. Both Bennett and Willoughby were taken into custody. Officer located the items reported stolen from the store on Brashear Avenue along with items from two other local stores in Morgan City. The investigation further revelealed that Bennett and Willoughby had also gone to the two other stores in Morgan City where they stole items and fled the area. A drivers license check revelaed that Bennett had a suspended drivers license. Both Bennett and Willoughby were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

Ryan E Dixon, 27 years of age, Address: Everett St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/21/2016 @ 5:08pm.

Charges:  Possession With the Intent to Distribute Cocaine
                  Possession of Synthetic Marijuana
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws
                  Obstruction of Justice

     Officers responded to a park under the US 90 Bridge near Sixth Street in regard to a compalint of drug acitvity. A description of one of the subjects was provided to responding officers who located Rayn E Dixon in the area. During the investigation, reports indicated that Dixon was observed reaching into his pocket and throwing an object across the street attempting to dispose of the item. Dixon was detained and the item discarded by Dixon retrived by officers. Inside the discarded object officers located suspected cocaine which officers believed to be packaged for distribution. The location of the incident was also within the area of a two local churches in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Dixon was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.