The following person were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 03/20/2015:


Ira Thomas, 56 years of age, Address-Glenwood St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/20/2015 @ 8:56am

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine (2 Counts)

     Patrolling officers located Ira Thomas nera the area of Justa St. and Roderick St. and placed him under arrest on outstanding warrants for the Sixth Ward Court of Morgan City.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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Shamus M. Dardeau, 39 years of age, Address-Clark Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/20/2015 @ 12:47pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Appear-Criminal Neglect of Family

     Shamus Dardeau, who was already incarcerated in the Morgan City Police Department jail facility was booked on an outstanding warrant for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court.  He was booked and remains incarcerated. 

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Rolins J. Anslum, 27  years of age, Address-Oregon St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 03/20/2015 @ 10:03pm

Charge: Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License
               Improper Lane Usage

Brook N. Fuselier, 27 years of age, Address-Oregon St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 03/20/2015 @ 10:03pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Appear-Theft of Goods (Under $500.00)

     Patrolling officers observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner in the area of Brashear Ave. and stopped the vehicle to investigate. The driver, Rolins Anslum was determined to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license and was placed under arrest.  A passenger, Brook Fuselier was discovered to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court and was also placed under arrest.  Both were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

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Richard M. Giroir Jr., 55 years of age, Address-Arenz St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/21/2015 @ 1:42am

Charge: Theft of Goods (Value $9.49)
               Warrant: Failure to Appear for Drug Court

     Officers were dispatched to a Brashear Ave. pharmacy in regardst to a shoplifter.  Officers arrived and learned that a w/m suspect had taken a bottle of alcoholic beverage and had fled the store without paying for the item.  The subject, who refused to stop for employees, left the scene prior to officers arrival.  Officers were able to identify Richard Giroir Jr. as a suspect in the theft and positively identified him using video evidence.  Giroir was located at his residence located on Arenz St. and placed under arrest for the theft.  Giroir was also found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court and was additionally charged.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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Erick J. Billiot, 24 years of age, Address-Arenz St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/21/2015 @ 4:21am

Charge: Theft of Goods (Value $4.99)

     Officers were dispatched to a Highway 182 convenience store in regards to a shoplifter.  Officers were advised that the subject was attempting to leave the store in a vehicle and were provided a description.  Officers located a vehicle attempting to leave the scene and detained the vehicle and it's driver, Eric Billiot.  During the investigation, it was learned that Eric Billiot had attempted to conceal and commit a theft of an energy drink valued at $4.99.  When confronted, Billiot allegedly offered to pay the clerk $30.00 if she refrained from contacting police officers.  Billiot was positively identified by video evidence and witnesses statements.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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Steven J. Easton, 35 years of age, Address-Carencro, La. was arrested on 03/21/2015 @ 9:09am

Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana 
               Failure to Drive Right Lane on a Multi-Laned Roadway
     An officer patrolling the Highway 90 area of Morgan City observed a vehicle traveling in the left hand lane of a multi-laned roadway.  The vehicle, who was not observed in a passing maneuver was stopped and the driver identified as Steven Easton.  Easton, according to reports, exhibited signs of nervousness and was observed physically shaking.  Officers questioned Easton and a narcotics canine was utilized near the exterior of the suspects vehicle.  The narcotics canine indicated a response for the presence of illegal substances leading to a search of the vehicle.  Officers were able to locate suspected marijuana inside the suspects vehicle.  The suspect, Steven Easton was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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Jeremy R. Jennings, 31 years of age, Address-Halsey St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/21/2015 @ 10:41am

Charge: Disturbing the Peace

     Officers were dispatched to a Halsey St. apartment in regards to a disturbance.  Officers arrived to locate a male subject, Jeremy Jennings outside the apartment.  Jennings was observed and heard to be yelling vulgarities and abusive language which caused others inside additional apartments to investigate.  As officers attempted to investigate the disturbance, Jennings continued his behavior and refused to cooperate with officers requests to cease.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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Julie A. Campos, 42 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/21/2015 @ 6:44pm

Charge: Appearing in Public Intoxicated

     Officers dispatched to the area of Federal Ave. in regards to an intoxicated subject located Julie Campos walking in the street screaming.  Campos, who appeared highly intoxicated was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

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Bridget A. Jankowski, 36 years of age, Address-Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/22/2015 @ 11:55am

Charge: Careless Operation
               Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated

     Officers responded to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Federal Ave. and Aucoin St.  During the investigation, Bridget Jankwoski was identified as the driver of a vehicle involved.  According to witnesses, Jankowski made an improper turning motion, striking another vehicle and causing the collision.  Jankowski exhibited signs of impairment,  however she refused an field sobriety test.  Bridget Jankwoski was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was given an opportunity to submit to an Intoxilyzer 5000 test, however she also refused.  She was booked and incarcerated. 

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Rhondal Butler, 28 years of age, Address-Patterson, La. was arrested on 03/22/2015 @ 6:04pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Appear-Disturbing the Peace

Tradasha Brooks, 19 years of age, Address-Ciro St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/22/2015 @ 6:11pm

Charge: Disturbing the Peace by Fighting


Shailon Favors, 21 years of age, Address-Patterson, La. was arrested on 03/22/2015 @ 6:11pm

Charge: Disturbing the Peace by Fighting


Kedesha Scott, 20 years of age, Address-Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/22/2015 @ 7:31pm

Charge: Disturbing the Peace by Fighting

     Officers were dispatched to the area of Everette St. and Sixth St. regarding a fight involving several subjects.  Officers arrived and learned that subjects involved in the fight had fled the scene.  Investigating officers were able to locate several suspects and with the help of witnesses statements, identified the subjects involved.  The subjects, Kedesha Scott, Shailon Favors and Tradasha Brooks were identified and placed under arrest.  They were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. During the investigation, officers also located Rhondal Butler who was discovered to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Sixth Ward Court of Morgan City.  She was also arrested, booked and incarcerted.  

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Leroy Verrett, 48 years of age, Address-Belanger St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/23/2015 @ 12:49am

Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery

Cheryl Verrett, 44 years of age, Address-Belanger St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/23/2015 @ 12:49am

Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery

Michele Blanchard, 23 years of age, Address-Belanger St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/23/2015 @ 1:40am

Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery

     Officers were dispatched to a Belanger St. residence regarding a disturbance.  Officers arrived in the area to investigate.  During the investigation and upon speaking to witnesses, it was learned that Cheryl Verret, Leroy Verret, and Michele Blanchard had been involved in an altercation which turned into a physical altercation causing minor injuries to the subjects.  All subjects were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

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Jewel A. Ross, 31 years of age, Address-Amelia, La. was arrested on 03/23/2015 @ 7:19 am

Charge: Create/Operate a Clandestine Laboratory 

     At 2:01am on 03/23/2015, officers were dispatched to the elevated portion of U.S. Highway 90 in regards to a vehicle fire.  Officers arrived to discover a vehicle burning with two occupants, Jewel Ross and Pearl Ross, both 31 years of age, of Amelia, La.  The fire was extinquished by the Morgan City Fire Department.  During the investigation, officers uncovered evidence which indicated that the subjects were in possession of a functioning clandestine laboratory used in the production of methempetamine.  Evidence indicated that the hazardous contents of the lab ignited, leading to a fire inside the vehicle.  A hazardous materials response team was summoned to the scene to recover and contain any hazardous waste products.  A passenger in the vehicle, Pearl Ross was flown to Teche Regional Hospital by AirMed unit of Acadian Ambulance Service with severe burns.  She was then transported to a Baton Rouge burn unit and was last listed in serious condition.  Jewel Ross, sister of Pearl Ross refused medical treatment for minor burns.  Investigators secured an arrest warrant for Jewel Ross based on the evidence recovered.  She was arrested and remains incarcerated in the Morgan City Police Department's jail facility with a bond of $100,000.00.  The investigation is continuing and additional charges are possible based on the outcome of that investigation.  

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 03/18/2015


Marjarie Ruffin, 24 years of age, Address- Franklin,La. was arrested on 03/18/2015 @10:24 am


Charge: Warrant-Contempt of Court (Failure to pay probation fees)


     Marjarie Ruffin, who was already incarcerated in the Morgan City Police Department jail facility was arrested on warrants for the Sixth Ward Court of Morgan City for failing to pay probation fees.  Ruffin was booked and remains incarcerated.

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Randall Lejeune, 53 years of age, Address-Sourtheast Blvd, Morgan City,La. was arrested on 03/18/2015 @ 11:44 am.


Charge: Theft of Goods (Value $51.90)



     Randall Lejeune was arrested after store employees followed him after he was suspected of taking items from a Hwy 182 grocery store.  Lejeune was observed pulling a pack of steaks from his pants.  After Lejeune was observed with the item he was confronted by the store employee.  Lejeune attempted to run after being confronted by the employee, he was then detained until police arrived.  Officers recovered two packs of steaks valued at $51.90.  During the investigation of the theft Lejeune admitted to taking the steaks.

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Cedric Griffin, 33 years of age, Address-Park Rd., Patterson,La. was arrested on 03/18/2015 @ 3:01 pm.

Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery
                 Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
     Cedric Griffin was arrested after officers responded to a Brashear Ave motel due to a reported disturbance.  Officers located Griffin who was questioned along with his girlfriend about the disturbance.   Officers were able to review the video from the motel which showed Griffin pushing his girlfriend.  During the investigation officers noticed a suspected marijuana grinder on the table of the room.  Located inside the grinder were several hand rolled cigarettes suspected to contain marijuana.to which Griffin admitted was his.  Griffin was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last activity period beginning 03/16/2015


Donald Engleton, 53 years of age, Address-Baton Rouge,La. was arrested on 03/16/2015 @8:00 am

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Pay Probation Fees
                Warrant-Failure to Pay Fines



    Donald Engleton turned himself in to officers at the Morgan City Police Department and was booked on outstanding warrants for the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City.  Engleton was booked and remains incarcerated in the Morgan City Police Department Jail facility.

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Jonathan H. Parker, 32 yeas of age, Address- Leo Dr., Patterson,La. was arrested on 03/16/2015 @ 10:34 pm.
Charge: Warrant-16th Judicial District-Probation Violation 2 Counts

     During an investigation by Morgan City Police Detectives in the Brownell Homes area, they came into contact with Jonathan H. Parker. It was learned he was wanted on outstanding warrants through the 16th Judical District Court for Probation Violation.  Parker was arrested and transported to Morgan City Jail Facility where he remains incarcerated.

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 Tiffany Remedies, 25 years of age, Address-Canary St., Morgan City,La. was arrested on 03/16/2015 @ 11:36pm

Charges: Possession of Sch I CDS-Marijuana 1st offense
                Possession of Druge Paraphernalia
                Possession fo CDS in the presence of a Juvenile
                Violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law(Drug Free Zone)
                Possession of Sch I CDS -Synthetic Marijuana 1st offense      Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department investigating a complaint of illegal narcotics activity at a Brownell Homes residence located Tiffany Remedies who cooperated in the investigation.  During a search of the residence officers located suspected marijuana, suspected synthetic marijuana along with items determined to be drug paraphernalia.  Remedies, who was also in the presence of a juvenile was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.  in addition, the location is within a designated drug free zone, therefore she was additonally charged. 

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 03/20/2015:


Randall Lejeune, 53 yeas of age, Address-Southeast Blvd, Morgan City,La. was arrested on 03/19/2015 @ 9:20 am

Charge: Warrant-Failure to pay fine
     Randell Lejeune, who was already incarcerated in the Morgan City Police Department jail facility was arrested on warrant from the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City.  Lejeune was booked and remains incarcerated.

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Ben Box, 25 years of age, Caleb Lane, Centerville,La. was arrested on 03/19/2015 @ 11:33 am.


Charges: Possession of a Firearm in the presence of CDS
                 Possession of Sch I CDS-Synthetic Marijuana
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia


     Officers responded to a complaint at a Hwy 182 business about a male subject sleeping in a vehicle.  Officers were able to wake the driver, identified as Ben Box.  During the encounter, officers located a .22 cal handgun inside the vehicle along with what appeared to be an alligator cut into pieces in the rear of the vehicle.  During the investigation, officers also located a Schedule I CDS-Synthetic Marijuana.  Box was placed under arrest.  The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was summoned to investigate the game violation.  Box was cited by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent for possession of the alligator.  Ben Box was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and remains incarcerated.

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Shamus Dardeau, 39 years of age, Address-Clark Road, Morgan City,La. was arrested on 03/19/2015 @ 3:22 pm


Charges: Warrant-Failure to appear to pay fine


Shamus Dardeau was arrested by officer in the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City.  Dardeau was booked into the Morgan City Police Department jail facility on warrants from the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City. Dardeau was escorted to the Morgan City Police Department's jail facility where he was booked and remains incarcerated.

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Ameedah Charles, 30 yeas of age, Address-Short St. Morgan City,La. was arrested on 03/19/2015 @ 4:55 pm


Charges: Warrant Failure to pay fines
                 Warrant-Contempt of Court
     Ameedah Charles was located in the Sixth Ward Court of Morgan City and placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for that court.  Charles was escorted to the Morgan City Police Department's jail facility where she was booked. She was later released after posting a cash bond. 

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 03/17/2015.


Tammy Wilson, 43 years of Age, Address-Pierre Part,La. was arrested on  03/17/2015 @ 3:02 pm


Charge: Warrant-Probation Violation-Amite District       Tammy Wilson was located in the City Cour of Morgan City and placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for Amite District.    Wilson was booked and remains incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail Facility with no bond at this time.

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Kelton Smith, 18 years of age, Address- Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/17/2015 @ 3:36 pm.


Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear-Introduction of Contraband
     Kelton Smith was transported to the Morgan City Police Department's jail facility on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear for a trial for the Sixth Ward Court of Morgan City.  Smith was booked and later released.

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department beginning 03/13/2015:


Brooklyn Carter, 27 years of age, Address- Morgan City,La was arrested on  03/13/2015 @12:44 pm

Charge: Disturbing the Peace 
               Warrant: Failure to appear-Careless Operation
               Warrant: Failure to appear-No Drivers License
               Warrant: East Baton Rouge Parish- Theft

     Officers responded to a disturbance at a motel located on Hwy 182.  Officer encountered Brooklyn Carter, who began to use loud profane language during the investigation.  Carter was discovered to be wanted on outstanding warrants for the Sixth Ward Court of Morgan City and East Baton Rouge Parish.  She was transported to Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.

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Amy L. Bullock, 35 years of age, Address-Elaine St, Morgan City,La was arrested on 3/13/2015 @6:12 pm

Charges: Hit and Run
                 Failure to yeild with accident

     A patrolling officer was flagged down in the area of Hwy 182 and Ditch Ave. in regards to a vehicle  crash.  The officer was advised that a vehicle involved had fled the scene.  Amy L. Bullock was identifed as a suspect in the investigation. Bullock returned to the Morgan City Police Department and was questioned. She admitted to officers that she had been involved in the accident and had fled the scene.  She was arrested and booked into the Morgan City Police Department jail facility.  She was later released after posting a cash bond.

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Randy Babino, 46 years of age, Address-Hwy 182 Morgan City,La.


Charges: Possession fo Drug Paraphernalia
                 Possession of Marijuana -2nd offense
                 Possession of Schedule II CDS-Crack Cocaine

     Officer's attempting to locate a wanted person at a Hwy 182 address, encountered Randy Babino.  Officers arriving at the residence detected a strong odor of marijuana. During the investigation officers located suspected marijuana and suspected crack cocaine.  Babino, who admitted possession was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.

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Chase Crappell,21 years of age, Address-Birchfield, Berwick,La. was arrested on 03/14/2015 @ 2:50pm 


Charges: Improper Turning 
                Warrant: Failure to appear-Contempt of Court

     An officer patrolling the area of Fifth St and Freret St observed a vehicle make an improper turn.  The vehicle was stopped and the driver identified as Chase Crappell.  It was discovered that Crappell was wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Sixth Ward Court of Morgan City.  He was arrested and trasnported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.  

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Ryan Vaughn,31 years of age, Address-Egle St, Morgan City,La. was arrested on 03/14/2015@ 6:57 pm.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace

     Officer's responding to a complaint in the 1300 block of Front St. encountered Ryan Vaughn.  During the encounter Vaughn began to use profane langauge, yelling and walking down the street.  He refused to cooperate with officers request to stop.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.