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Accident Investigation 5th St. @ Greedwood St.

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     The Morgan City Police Department is currently investigating a vehicle accident at the intersection of Greenwood and Fifth Street involving a school bus.  There are reports of minor injuries and the incident remains under investigation. Please try to avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion.   Stay Safe!


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MCPD Arrest Report 02/18/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/17/2016.

Kanavia D Jones, 30 years of age, Address: Birch St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/17/2016 @ 11:15am.

Charges:  
Simple Battery
                  Simple Criminal Damage to Property

     An officer responded to a local business on Victor II Blvd. in regard to a report of a disturbance. The officer arrived and made contact with a victim who had signs of a battery and a witness to the incident reported. The officer was told by the individuals that Kanavia D Jones who had left the area proir to the officer's arrival had approached the victim who was sitting inside of a parked vehicle. Reports indicate that Jones took a cellular phone from the victim throwing it to the ground damaging the phone. Jones was alledged to have then committed a battery on the victim at which time Jones got into a vehicle and fled the scene.  A description was provide to officers and Jones was located moments later at an address on Birch Street. Jones was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

Brandon Kent, 29 years of age, Address: Short St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/17/2016 @ 1:52pm. 

Charges:  Obscured Windshield
                  Driving Under Suspension
                  Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws

Kenneth R Morris, 18 years of age, Address: Robin St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/17/2016 @ 2:12pm.

Charges:  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Distribution of Marijuana
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws  

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle in the area of Marguerite Street @ Sixth Street with an obscurbed windshield. A traffic stop was conducted and driver identified as Brandon Kent and passenger as Kenneth R Morris. A drivers license check revealed that Kent had a suspended drivers license. Both Kent and Morris's behavior aroused the officer's suspicions that they may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia was located. Morris was also alleged to have given Kent some of the suspected marijuana. The location of the incident was within the area of a local school. Both Kent and Morris were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

David A Dahl, 50 years of age, Address: Pine Acres, Covington, La. was arrested on 02/17/2016 @ 4:29pm. 

Charge:  Appearing In An Intoxication Condition

     An officer responded to a local hotel on Roderick Street in regard to an intoxicated subject in front of the business disturbing customers. The officer located David A Dahl in front of the business who matched the description of the subject. Dahl was suspected to have been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Dahl was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Harold Turner, 66 years of age, Address: Adams St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/17/2016 @ 6:21pm. 

Charge:  Warrant - Probation Violation

     Harold Turner was located by officers at a residence on Fourth Street and arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Turner was transported to the Morgan City Police Department Jail and incarcerated. 


     
                  
              


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MCPD Arrest Report 02/16/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/15/2016.

Jonathan C Murray, 31 years of age, Address: South Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/15/2016 @ 7:45pm.

Charges:  
Warrant - Probation Violation
                  Warrant - Contempt of Court

     Jonathan C Murray was located by officers at a residence on South Railroad Ave. and arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Murray was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Matthew L Lamar, 28 years of age, Address: Palm St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/16/2016 @ 2:40am. 

Charges:  Improper Lighting
                  Driving Under Suspension
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Allowing Dogs to Roam

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle in the area of Victor II Blvd. near Cottonwood Street with no lights. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Matthew L Lamar. A warrants and drivers licnese check revealed that there was an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court and that Lamar had a suspended drivers license. Lamar was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 


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MCPD Arrest Report 02/19/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/18/2016.

Taylor Stoker, 20 years of age, Address: Lake Palourde Rd. Amelia, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 8:03am.

Charge:  
Warrant - Probation Violation

     Taylor Stoker turned himself in to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Stoker was arrested and booked into the Morgan City Jail. 

Joseph J Thibodaux, 18 years of age, Address: Glenwood St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 12:22pm.

Charges:  Possession of Methamphetamine
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Alrena M Jarrell, 20 years of age, Address: East McGee St. Covington, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 12:22pm.

Charges:  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Methamphetamine
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Brittney G Atkins, 22 years of age, Address: Mixon St. New Iberia, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 12:22pm.

Charges:  Possession of Methamphetamine
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     Officers with the Morgan City Police Department along with agents with Probation and Parole conducted an investigation at a local hotel on Hwy 182 in regard to locating an individual on a parole violation. Officers made contact with several subjects in an undisclosed room who were identified as Josph J Thibodeaux, Alrena M Jarrell and Brittney G Atkins. The subjects behavior aroused officers suspicions that they may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the room was conducted when officers located suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Thibodeaux, Jarrell and Atkins where placed under arrest and tranported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

Joseph M Price, 41 years of age, Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 2:34pm. 

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear to Pay Fines

     A patrolling officer located Joseph M Price on Federal Ave. near Belanger Street at which time Price was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Price was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Scarlett M Burkart, 34 years of age, Address: Park Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 3:04pm. 

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Disturbing the Peace by Fighting

     Scarlett M Burkart was transported from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Jail to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked in on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Burkart was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Leroy Davis, 24 years of age, Address: Adams St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 8:52pm.

Charges:  Stop Sign Violation
                  Driving Under Suspension
                  Possession of Marijuana

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Freret Street at Fourth Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle was identified as Leroy Davis. A drivers license check revealed that Davis had a suspended drivers license. Davis was placed under arrest when the officer located suspected marijuana on Davis. Davis was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Gabriel Mustiful, 34 years of age, Address: Bernice St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 9:19pm.

Charges:  Improper Lighting
                  Warrant - Simple Battery
                  Warrant - Home Invasion      

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle in the area of Brashear Ave. near Sixth Street with no headlights. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Gabriel Mustiful. A warrants check revealed that there were active arrest warrants for Mustiful held by the Morgan City Police Department. Mustiful was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.
Rayanne J Strickland, 25 years of age, Address: Wren St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 9:45pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Simple Battery

     Rayanne J Strikland was located by officers at an address on Wren Street at which time she was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. Strickland was transported to the Morgan City Police Department Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.  

Timothy M Gaskins, 27 years of age, Addrsess: Maine St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 10:15pm.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Expired Drivers License
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for No Turn Signal

     Timothy M Gaskins was located by officers in the area of Ditch Ave. near Headland Street at which time he was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police Department. Gaskins was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Heather D Rube, 33 years of age, Address: Grand Caillou Rd. Houma, La. was arrested on 02/18/2016 @ 10:48pm.

Charges:  Possession of Methamphetamine
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Expired License Plate 

     Officers responded to a local business on Victor II Blvd. in regard to a female who a locked herself inside the bathroom. The officers arrived when the management told officers that the female had locked herself inside the bathroom for aprox. 40 minutes and that it was time for the store to close. Officers made contact with the female who was identified as Heather D Rube. Rube's behavior aroused officer's suspicions that Rube may be involved in illegal drug activity. Officers checked the bathroom at which time suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was located. The location of the incident was within the area of a local school. A warrants check revealed that the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office held an active arrest warrant for Rube. Rube was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 



     

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MCPD Arrest Report 02/17/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/16/2016.

Herman J Jones, 50 years of age, Address: Arizona St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/16/2016 @ 3:23pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Overlimit Possession of Red Drum

     Herman J Jones was located by officers at a residence on Fifth Street and arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the 32nd Judicial District Court. Jones was booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail and incarcerated. 

Richard Fortner, 58 years of age, Address: David Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 02/16/2016 @ 5:45pm.

Charges:  Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle 
                  Driving While Intoxicated

     An officer responded to the intersection of Brashear Ave. @ Sixth Street in regard to a traffic accident involving two vehicles. Richard Fortner was identified to be the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the accident. During the investigation, it was determined that Fortner had operated the vehicle in a reckless manner which caused the accident. Fortner was also believed to have been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Fortner was detained and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for further chemical testing where Fortner submitted to the intoxilyzer 5000 yielding a blood alcohol concentration of .159 grams percent. Fornter was placed under arrest and booked into the Morgan City Jail. 

Sherkera M Sylvester, 35 years of age, Address: Short St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/16/2016 @ 6:00pm. 

Charge:  Battery on a Correctional Officer

     Sherkera M Sylvester, while incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail was alledged to have committed a battery on a correctional officer. Sylvester was rebooked on additional charges and remains incarcerated. 



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MCPD Arrest Report 02/15/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 02/12/2016.

Bryan Wright, 41 years of age, Address: Ponderosa St. Gray, La. was arrested on 02/12/2016 @ 6:26am.

Charges:  
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Possession of Methamphetamine
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws
                  Warrant - Unathorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling (MCPD)
                  Warrant - Criminal Damage to Property (MCPD)
                  Warrant - Remaining Where Forbidden (MCPD)
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Remaining Where Forbidden (6th Ward)
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Resisting An Officer (6th Ward)
                  Warrant - Probation Violation (32nd Judicial Dist. Court) 

     Bryan Wright was located by officers on the 600 block of Brashear Avenue when he was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police Department, the 6th Ward Morgan City Court and the 32nd Judicial Dist. Court. Wright was search by officers when suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was located. The location of the incident was within the area of a local elementary school in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Wright was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Christopher J Crochet, 26 years of age, Address: Bellview Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/12/2016 @ 11:34am.

Charge:  Warrant - Domestic Abuse Battery

     Christopher J Crochet turned himself in to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an active arrest warrant held by Morgan City Police. Crochet was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Sierra R Raymond, 27 years of age, Address: Marais St. Jeanerette, La. was arrested on 02/12/2016 @ 2:24pm. 

Charge:  Warrant - Simple Battery

     Sierra R Raymond turned herself in to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an active arrest warrant held by Morgan CIty Police. Raymond was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Aaron M Dugas,18 years of age, Address:  Bayou Drive, Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 02/13/2016 @ 1:55am. 

Charges:  Underage Driving While Intoxicated 
                  Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle on Hwy 70 near Greenwood Street spinning its tires and driving in a careless manner. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Aaron R Dugas. While speaking with Dugas about the incident, Dugas was believed to have been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Dugas was detained and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for further chemical testing. Dugas submitted to the intoxilyzer 5000 yielded a blood alcoholc concentration of .107 grams percent. Dugas was placed under arrest and booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail and incarcerated.

Traivs J Blanchard, 40 years of age, Address: Moon St. Bayou Vista, La was arrested on 02/13/2016 @ 2:01am. 

Charges: Appearing in Public in a Intoxicated Condition
                 Resisting An Officer

     An officer responded to a local hotel on Roderick Street in regard to a subject sleeping in the grass near the front of the business. The officer arrived in the area and located Travis J Blanchard lying on the ground and appeared to be still sleeping. Contact was made with Blancard when it was believed that Blanchard had been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Blanchard was placed under arrest at which time he began to resist the officer.  After a short struggle, Blanchard was handcuffed and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jamie E Chaney, 32 years of age, Address: Bently Dr. Baker, La. was arrested on 02/13/2016 @ 4:56am.

Charges:  Disturbing the Peace               
                  Possession of Amphetamine
 
     Officers responded to the area of Sixth Street @ Marguerite Street in regard to a disturbance involving two subjects yelling. Officers arrived and located Jamie E Chaney who was identified as one of the individuals involved in the disturbance. Whlie speaking with officers, it was suspected that Chaney had been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Chaney was placed under arrest and tranpsorted to the Morgan City Police Department where a more thorough search was conducted when officers located suspected amphetamine. Chaney was booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail and incarcerated.

Brennan J Foreman, 23 years of age, Address: Susan Ct. Morgan CIty, La. was arrested on 02/13/2016 @ 1:20pm.

 Charge:  Probation Violation

     Brennan J Foreman was transported from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Jail to the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an acitive arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Cout. Foreman was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Frederick B Fournet, 27 years of age, Address: Tallowood St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 02/14/2016 @ 12:03am. 

Charges:  
Window Tint Violation
                  Possession of Marijuana (2nd Offense)
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws


Jessica L Daigle, 27 years of age, Address: Leona St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/14 2016 @ 12:03am.

Charges:  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws 

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle with illegal window tint in the area of Federal Ave. at Onstead Street. A traffic stop was conducted when the officer identified the driver as Frederick B Fournet and passenger Jessica L Daigle.  During the investigation, Fournet and Daigle's behavior aroused the officer's suspicions that they may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when the officer located suspected marijuana and drup paraphernalia. The location of the incident was within the area of a local elementary school in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Fournet and Daigle were both placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated.

Toby L Ledet, 42 years of age, Address: South Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/14/2016 @ 4:32pm.

Charge:  Domestic Abuse Battery

     Officers responded to an address on South Railroad Avenue in regard to a domestic disturbance. Toby L Ledet along with a subject later identified as a victim of the incident were located at the residence. An investigation was conducted when officers observed signs of a battery on the victim. The victim also told officers the Ledet had struck the victim during an argument moments earlier. Ledet was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcetated.

Eduardo Zamorano, 23 years of age, Address: Laplaza St. Brownsville, Tx. was arrested on 02/15/2016 @ 2:14am.

Charges:  Stopping or Parking on Roadway
                  Driving While Intoxicated
                  Resisting An Officer
                  No Drivers LIcense

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle stopped on the roadway of Hwy 182 at the intersection of Myrtle Street. The officer approached the vehicle when the driver of the vehicle later identified as Eduardo Zamorano was observed in the driver seat and appeared to be sleeping. Zamorana was awaken when officers had Zamorana exit the vehicle. A drivers license check revealed that Zamorana did not have a valid drivers license. While speaking with Zamoana, it was believed that Zamorana had been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Zamorana was placed under arrest at which time he began to fight with officers. After a short struggle, Zamorana was placed into handcuffs and transported to the Morgan City Jail where Zamorana refused futher chemical testing. Zamorana was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcetated.