The following persons were arrested  by the Morgan City Police Department during the last activity period beggining 11/10/2015


Sherkera Sylvester, Age 35, Address-Short St. Morgan City,La was arrested on 11/10/2015 @ 2:24 pm.


Charges: Warrant-Illegal Carrying of a Weapon
                 Warrant-Possession of Sch II Narcotics
                 Warrant-FTA for Revocation Issuing Worthless Checks
     Sherkera Sylvester was located by Officers in the area of Roderick St.  Officers placed Sylvester under arrest on warrants for Illegal Carrying of a Weapon and Possession of Sch II Narcotics.  Sylvester was also found to have an outstanding warrant from the 16th JDC for FTA for a Revocation on Issuing Worthless Checks.  Sylvester was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking.

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Sheena Sanders, Age 32, Address-Gen MaCarthur St. Morgan City,La. was arrested on 11/10/2015 @3:16 pm


Charges: Warrant-Possession of Marijuana
                 Warrant-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Warrant-Improper Lane usage

     Sheena Sanders was located on Brashear Ave in Morgan City by officers patrolling the area.  Officers made contact with Sanders and placed her under arrest for outstanding warrants from the City Court of Morgan City.  Sanders was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking.

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Robert Mulligan, Age 63, Address-Third St. Morgan City,La. was arrested on 11/10/2015 @ 3:22 pm


Charge-Warrant Illegal Possession of Stolen Things(Over $1000)

     An officer patrolling the area of Hwy 182 and Myrtle St. observed Robert Mulligan riding in a vehicle.  The officer knew of an outstanding  warrant on Mulligan and conducted a traffic stop.  Mulligan was placed under arrest on Warrants for Illegal Possession of Stolen Things (valued over $1000).  The warrant stems from an investigation in which Mulligan sold an item taken in a vehicle burglary.

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Micah Soileau, Age-18, Address- Joey St. Morgan City,La.  was arrested on 11/10/2015 @ 6:30 pm


Charge: Warrant- Probation Violation      Micah Soileau was already incarcerated at the Morgan City Police Department Jail when a warrant was issued for Probation Violation from the City Court of Morgan City.  Soileau was booked and remains incarcerated at the Morgan City Police Department.

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Roger Short, Age 29, Address-Mary St. Gibson,La. was arrested on 11/10/2015 @ 7:21 pm


Charges: Warrant- Possession of Sch II CDS
                 Warrant-Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS
     Roger Short was a passenger located in a vehicle which was stop in connection with an investigation by detectives.  A search warrant was executed on the vehicle at which time officers located a gun and a pack cigarettes which contained suspected crack cocaine where Short was located in the vehicle.  After speaking with Detectives short admitted that the gun was his and he smoked the same brand of cigarettes.  Short was placed under arrest booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail.

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Jasmine Ayers, Age 26, Address-Baily Lane Ameila,LA was arrested on 11/10/2015 @ 9:26 pm.


Charges: Warrant-Failure to Comply with Drug Court 
                  Resisting an officer by Giving False Information
     Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hwy 90 and MLK.  Upon speaking with Ayers she gave officers the name of Jasmine Charles.  After checking warrants officers determine that Jasmine Ayers was using the name of Jasmine Charles to hide the fact that she was wanted by the 16JDC Drug Court. Ayers was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking.

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Carlos Perez, Age 28, Address-Sixth St. Morgan City,La was arrested on 11/11/2015 @ 12:15 am.  


Charges: No Drivers License 
                 Improper lane usage
     A patrolling officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hwy 182 and Hwy 90 after observing a vehicle weaving between the lanes of travel.  Upon identifying the driver as Carlos Perez, the officer learned that Perez did not have a driver's license.  Perez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking. 

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during last reporting period beginning 11/06/2015:  


Jessie J. Hebert, 36 years of age, Address- Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 11/07/2015 @ 1:11 am. 


Charge:  Domestic Abuse Battery 

     Officers were dispatched to a local hotel on Roderick St. in regards to removing individuals from the property.  Officers arrived and made contact with management, who stated that there was a female that had a battery committed on her.  Offiicers spoke to the victim, who stated her ex-boyfriend, Jessie Hebert followed her outside and shoved her to the ground. Contact was made with Hebert and according to reports, admitted to the battery. Hebert was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Rachel L. King, 31 years of age, Address- Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/07/2015 @ 10:19 am.


Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Appear (2cts)

     Officers located Rachel King in the area of Fifth and Everett St. A warrants check was done on King and it was determined that she held active warrants for the Sixth Ward City Court. King was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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Damon M. Allen, 45 years of age, Address- Shannon St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/08/2015 @ 1:24 am. 


Charge:  Resisting an Officer
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     An officer patroling in the area of Fifth and Everett St., noticed an individual running from behind a residence. When the officer approached him, he continued to run away. The individual identified as Damon Allen was located on Everett St.  Officers located in Allen's possession items used to smoke illegal narcotics. Allen was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Curtis J. Robinson, 45 years of age, Address-Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/08/2015 @ 7:10 pm. 


Charge:  Remaining After Being Forbidden
                Appearing in an Intoxicated Condition

     Officers located Curtis Robinson at a residence on Fifth St. where he had previously been barred. Officers approached Robinson and could smell a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath. Robinson was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Bradley R. Jamieson, 20 years of age, Address- Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/09/2015 @ 4:34 am. 


Charge:  Domestic Abuse Aggravated 
                Appearing Public Intoxicated
                Disturbing the Peace
                Simple Criminal Damage to Property

         Officers were dispatched to a local apartment complex on Hwy 182 in regards to a domestic disturbance, Officers arrived and spoke to the victim, who stated that her boyfriend, Bradley Jamieson and her had gotten into a verbal altercation. The altercation turned physical when Jamieson began to strike the victim with a broom handle. Officers noticed marks on the victim consistent with the statements that was given to officers.  Officers located Jamieson outside of the apartment, Jamieson also appeared intoxicated.  He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 11/04/2015:


Peter Grogan, 37 years of age, Address- Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/04/2015 @ 9:54 am.


Charge: Warrant- Theft of Goods Under $750.00

     Peter Grogan was located at his residence and placed under arrest for an active warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. Grogan was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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Edward J. Mills, 47 years of age, Address- Baton Rouge, La. was arrested on 1/04/2015 @ 10:42 am. 


Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Pay Probation Fee (2cts)
                Warrant- Failure to Pay Fine

     Edward Mills was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the Sixth Ward City Court. Mills was booked and incarcerated. 

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Marco Tapia, 25 years of age, Address- Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/04/2015 @ 2:36 pm.


Charge:  Resisting an Officer by Giving False Informantion
                Driver Must be Licensed
                Speeding 36/15
                No Insurance

    A patrol officer in the area of Federal Ave. near Wise St. observed a vehicle going faster that the posted speed in a school zone.  A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Marco Tapia was asked to provide a valid driver's license. A computer check was done and revealed that Tapia did not have a driver's license nor did Tapia have valid car insurance. Tapia was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.  During the booking process, it was determined that Tapia had given the officer a false name during the traffic stop. Tapia was then additionally charged with resisting by giving false information.

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Michael P. Delaune, 35 years of age, Address- Egle St. Morgan City, La was arrested on 11/04/2015 @ 7:26 pm.


Charge:  Warrant- Criminal Neglect of Family (St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office)

   Michael Delaune was located on Egle St. A warrants check was done Delaune and it was determined that he held an active warrant for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court. Delalune was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 11/09/2015:


Joseph C, Young, 46 years of age, Address- Tiffany St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 11/09/2015 @ 12:18 am.


Charge:  Simple Burglary
                Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3rd Offense
                Warrant- Unauthorized Use of a Movable 2cts (Patterson P.D.)

     Officers were dispatched to a residence on Eleventh St. in regards to someone being inside of an abandon house.  When officers arrived, they observed a door that appeared to have been pried open. A short time later an individual, identified as Joseph Young, had come to the front door. The owner of the property was contacted and stated that no one should be on the property. When officers first came into contact with Young, he gave officers a false name, but later gave his true identity. Officers also located in Young's possession an item used to smoke illegal narcotics. Young also held active warrants for the Patterson Police Department. Young was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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Harold A. Sheets, 32 years of age, Address- Third St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 11/09/2015 @ 12:58 pm. 


Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Appear Distrubing the Peace
                Warrant- Contempt of Court (3cts)

     Harold Sheets was located in the area of Railroad Ave and Myrtle St. A local warrants check was done on Sheets and it was determined that he held active warrants for the Sixth Ward City Court. Sheets was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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Latifha Friels, 22 years of age, Address- Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/09/2015 @ 1:17 pm. 


Charge:  Warrant- Armed Robbery

     Latifha Friels was transported from the Patterson Police Department to the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the Morgan City Police Department.  The Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division filed a  warrant on Friels for her alleged involvement in the armed robbery that occurred on October 20, 2015, near the 700 block of Federal Ave. Friels was booked and incarcerated. Bond was set at $150,000.00. The investigation continues with more arrest pending.  

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Micah K. Soileau, 18 years of age, Address-Joey St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 11/09/2015 @ 5:01 pm. 


Charge:  Disturbing the Peace

Brook N. Fuselier, 28 years of age, Address-Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/09/2015 @ 5:01 pm.


Charge:  Warrant- Possession of Sch. IV Zolpidem

    Officers were dispatched to a residence on Egle St. in regards to a disturbance. When officers arrived, they observed Brooke Fuselier and Micah Soileau having an verbal altercation. Both Fuselier and Soileau were asked to calm down, but Soileau continued to yell and use profanities. Soileau was placed under arrest. A warrants check was done on Fuselier and it was determined that she held an active warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. Fuselier was placed under arrest and they both were transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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George W. Griffin, 63 years of age, Address- Rose St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 11/09/2015 @ 8:04 pm. 


Charge:  Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated
                License Plated Light Required

     A patrol officer in the area of Hwy 182 near Aycock St. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, George Griffin was asked to produce a valid driver's license.  As the officer approched Griffin, he could smell a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath.  Griffin was asked to preform the standard field soberity test, in which he performed poorly.  Griffin was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the police department, Griffin was asked to submit to the chemical test for intoxication. Griffin refused and was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Griffin was booked and incarcerated. 

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Darren T. Hemphill, 47 years of age, Address- Front St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/09/2015 @ 10:35 pm. 


Charge:  Appearing in Public Intoxicated

     A patrol officer in the area of Victor II Blvd. and Hwy 70 observed an individual who appeared to be intoxicated and was almost struck by passing vehicles. The officer came into contact with the individual identified as Darren Hemphil and he had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath. Hempill was also unable to maintain his balance. Hemphill was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Shane P. Scully, 27 years of age, Address- Tupelo St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/09/2015 @ 10:39 pm.


Charge:  Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Disturbute
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law
                Transactions involving Proceeds from CDS Activity
                Obstruction of Justice
                Warrant - Simple Battery (2cts)

     The Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a residence on Tupelo St. Once inside officers located Shane Scully, another individual and two juveniles inside the residence. During the course of the investigation, officers located suspected marijuana, items used to smoke illegal narcotics and U.S. Currency totalling $581.00. According to reports, Scully admitted that the items found in the residence belonged to him.  Scully also held an active warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. Scully was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. No bond has been set yet. 

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 11/05/2015:


Bridget A. Pojar, 36 years of age, Address- Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2015 @ 10:03 am.


Charge:  Appearing in an Intoxicated Condition
                Warrant- Probation Violation

     Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Franklin St. in regard to a female in the area that appeared intoxicated.  When officers arrived, they made contact with Bridget Pojar. Officers could smell an odor of aloholic bevearge emitting from Pojor's breath. A warrants check was done on Pojar and it was determined that she held an active warrant for the Sixth Ward City Court. Pojar was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Therina L. Russel, 40 years of age, Address- S. Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2015 @ 10:51 am.


Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Pay Fine
                Warrant- Failure to Appear- Possession of Marijuana Deborah N. LaCoste, 57 years of age, Address- S. Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2015 2 10:51 am. 


Charge:  Cultivation of Sch. I Marijuana
                Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law

John T. Floyd, 49 years of age, Address- S. Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2015 @ 10:51 am.


Charge:  Illegal Possession of Stolen Things (value $1,895.25)
               Cultivation of Sch. I Marijuana
               Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law

Ronald I. Marchmon, 53 years of age, Address- S. Railroad Ave. was arrested on 11/05/2015 @ 10:51 am. 


Charge:  Culitivation of Sch. I Marijuana
                Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law

     Officers were dispatched to a local jewlery store in regard to an individual trying to sell a ring in the store that had been reported stolen. When officers arrived, they spoke to the individual identified as John Floyd. According to reports, Floyd stated he was given the ring which was valued at $1895.25.  Officers asked Floyd for concent to go back to his residence and search for anymore items that could be stolen. Floyd gave consent and he was escorted back to his residence. Once at the residence, officers came into contact with Therina Russel, Debra LaCoste and Ronald Marchmon.  During the course of the investigation, officers located several small plants of suspected marijuana located in a room occupied by Floyd and LaCoste. Reports indicate that Marhmon, who also resides at the residence, is alleged to have participated in planting the suspected marijuana. A warrants check determined that Russel held active warrants for the Sixth Ward City Court.  All subjects were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Vinny P. Verret, 27 years of age, Address- Third St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2015 @ 5:09 pm. 


Charge:  Resisting an Officer
                Simple Battery
                Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

     Officers were dispatched to a residence on Fourth St. in regard to a disturbance.  When officers arrived, they observed an individual identified as Vinny Verret yelling and using profanities. Officers also observed Verret try to strike another indvidual. Officers tried to put Verret into handcuffs, but he resisted. Verret was subdued a short time later. Officers were able to talk to the victim, who stated that he and Verret had gotten into a verbal altercation, which led to Verret striking him several times.  Verret was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Willie Bennett, 63 years of age, Address- Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2015 @ 9:09 pm.


Charge: Warrant- Failure to Pay Fine

     Willie Bennett was located in the area of Leona St. A local warrants check was done on Bennett and it was determined that he held an active warrant for the Sixth Ward City Court. Bennett was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Gilbert C. Howard, 45 years of age, Address- Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2015 @ 9:28 pm. 


Charge:  Driving Under Suspension
                Tail Lamps

     A patrol officer in the area of Sixth near Leona St. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Gilbert Howard was asked to produce a valid driver's license. A computer check revealed that Howard's driver's license was suspended. Howard was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Rinney D. Turner, 24 years of age, Address- Eleventh St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/06/2015 @ 12:05 am. 


Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines (2cts)

     Rinney Turner was located on St. Clair St. A warrants check revealed that he held active warrants for the Sixth Ward City Court. Turner was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Wiliam J. Carr, 26 years of age, Address- Fern St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 11/06/2015 @ 2:04 am. 


Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Appear Probation Violation (2cts)
                Warrant- Contempt of Court (2cts)

William Carr was transported from the Patterson Police Department to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the Sixth Ward City Court. Carr was booked and incarcerated.

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 11/03/2015:



Terry M. Menard, 56 years of age, Address- Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/03/2015 @ 6:37 pm.


Charge:  Possession of Sch II Oxycodeon

     Officers were dispatched to a residence on Fourth St. in regards to someone being threaten.
When officers arrived, the victim stated that Terry Menard wanted to harm him.  Officers were able to locate Menard in the area of Fifth St. Menard was asked about the incident, but denied making any threats. According to reports, officers received consent to pat Menard down and located a pill identified as Oxycodeon. Menard was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Felix D. Oclair, 20 years of age, Address- St. Augustine, FL was arrested on 11/03/2015 @ 6:52 pm.


Charge:  Theft

     Officers were dispatched to a local business on Hwy 182 in regards to a theft.  When officers arrived, store management stated that a cell phone was stolen from the business. From video surveillance obtained from inside the store, officers were able to identify the suspect as Felix Oclair. Oclair was located in the area of Hwy 182 and according to reports, he admitted to taking the phone. Oclair was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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Dustin M. Busse, 25 years of age, Address-Sacred Heart Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/04/2015 @ 1:14 am. 


Charge:  Appearing in Public Intoxicated
               Urinating In Public

    Officers came into contact with Dustin Busse in the parking lot of a local business on Hwy 182. As officers approached, Busse appeared to be urinating . While talking Busse, officers could smell a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath.  Busse was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.