The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting perdiod beginning 02/10/2015:




Elvin Melendez, 26 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/10/2015 @ 6:55am

Charge: Reckless Operation of a Moving; No Drivers LIcense



     An officer patrolling the school zone area near Federal Ave. observed a speeding vehicle what was determined to be traveling at 45 mph in the area of an elementary school.  The vehicle was observed being driven in a reckless manner near pedestrians.  The vehicle was stopped and the driver identified as Elvin Melendez who was discovered to be operating a vehicle with no drivers license.  Melendez was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 




Janna M. Gilmore, 29 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/10/2015 @ 12:29pm

Charge: Child Desertion; Unauthorized Access of a Handicap Parking



Irvin Arce, 34 years of age, Address-Franklin, La. was arrested on 02/10/2015 @ 1:18pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine-No Drivers License; No Drivers License  3rd Offense; Improper Turning



Walter G. Fowler, 52  years of age, Address-Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/10/2015 @ 1:18pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine-Speeding; Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine-Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic


     A patrolling officer observed Irvin Arce operating a vehicle in the area of Brashear Ave. and Fifth St.  The officer was aware that Arce did not possess a valid drivers license and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Arce was found to be wanted on outstanding warrants for the City Court of Morgan City and was placed under arrest.  A passenger, Walter Fowler was also found to be wanted on outstanding warrants for the Sixth Ward and Sixteenth Judicial District Courts.  Both were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 




Robert L. Mulligan, 63 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/10/2015 @ 3:00pm

Charge:Contempt of Court-Appearing Intoxicated


     Robert Mulligan was arrested after he appeared in the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City in an intoxicated condition.  Mulligan, was arrested and booked into the Morgan City jail facility where he remains incarcerated. 




Jennifer C. Gonzales, 29 years of age, Address-Chestnut Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/10/2015 @ 4:55pm


Charge: Possession of Schedule II CDS-Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute (Crack and Powder)
Possession of Schedule II CDS-Oxycodone with the Intent to Distribute; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Transactions Involving Proceeds from Illegal Narcotics Activity; Illegal Use of Controlled Drug in the Presence of Persons under the age of 17; Driving Under Suspension; Warrant: Fugitive-Terrebone Parish-Speeding and Theft of Goods


     Detective with the Morgan City Police Department observed a female, Jennifer Gonzales operating a vehicle in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. near Allison St. and was aware that Gonzales did not possess a valid drivers license.  Detectives had  also received information that Gonzales was involved in the illegal sales of narcotics in the Morgan City area.  Investigators detained the vehicle and Gonzales and learned of outstanding warrants from Terrrebone Parish authorities.  During the stop and subsequent investigation, officers recovered a large amount of crack and powder cocaine from the vehicle as well as several pills identified as Oxycodone, both Schedule II substances.  Also recovered by investigators was $762.00 In U.S. Currency along with paraphernalia and scale used to divide narcotics for sale.  Gonzales was placed under arrest and gathered statements and evidence that indicated that the narcotics was destined for sale in the area by Gonzales and that some of the currency located was derived from previous transactions.  Jennifer Gonzales was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated with no bond yet set. 




Patricia Ryan, 33 years of age, Address-Highway 90 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/10/2015 @ 5:18pm

Charge: Warrant: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Warrant: Probation Violation

Kevin J. Drexler, 30 years of age, Address-Julia St. New Iberia, La. was arrested on 02/07/15 @ 10:45pm

Charge: Attempted First Degree Murder (4 Counts); Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property; Assault by Drive By Shooting; Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; Felony Contributing to the Deliquency of Juveniles; Possession of a Firearm in a Firearm Free Zone


Kimberly Thompson, 28 years of age, Address-Julia St. New Iberia, La. was charged by warrant for Principal to Attempted First Degree Murder (4 Counts); Principal to Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property; Assault by Drive By Shooting; Felony Contributing to the Deliquency of a Juvenile



     On February 06, 2015 at approximately 4:56pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 5000 block of Railroad Ave. Officers learned that at least two suspects fired several shots from a handgun in the direction of a residence at that location.  At least one person inside the residence was the victim of a grazing type wound to the head.  That victim was transported to a medical facility, was treated and later released.  Detectives recovered at (11) eleven shell casings from a 9mm weapon.  Investigators developed at least two suspects and a description of a vehicle involved.  
     During the investigation, a named suspect, Kevin J. Drexler of New Iberia, La. reported to the Morgan City Jail facility to serve a sentence on unrelated charges from a prior incident.  Detectives were able to contact New Iberia Parish Sheriffs Department who located a vehicle fitting the description of the vehicle involved in the New Iberia area.  Detectives from the Morgan City Police Department with the assistance of investigators from Iberia Parish Sheriff's Department conducted a search warrant at the Julia St. residence where they located a second suspect, Kimberly Thompson.  Investigators were able to recover evidence connecting the female with the Railroad Ave.shooting.  It was learned through statements that Kevin Drexler had fired several shots from a 9mm handgun at the Railroad Ave. residence while he was seated in the rear of the vehice, while seated next to small children.  Kimberly Thompson is accused of driving the vehicle involved.  Iberia Parish authorities arrested Kimberly Thompson on other charges including drugs and possession of a stolen weapon.  Morgan City Police investigators secured an arrest warrant for Kimberly Thompson charging her with Principal to Attempted First Degree Murder, Principal to Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property, Assault by Drive by Shooting, Felony Contributing to the Deliquency of a Juvenile for her involvement in the Railroad Ave. shooting. She remains incarcerated in the New Iberia Parish Jail facility.
     Investigators returned to the Morgan City jail facility where they confronted Kevin Drexler, however he declined to cooperate with investigators.  An arrest warrant was obtained for the arrest of Kevin Drexler.  He was booked into the Morgan City Jail facility with a bond set at $300,000.  The investigation is continuing.  If anyone has any additional information regarding this incident, please contact the Morgan City Police Department @ 985-384-2310, 911 or your local law enforcement agency. 

Capt. James F. Blair
PIO
Morgan City Police

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 02/04/2015:




Craig M. Free, 28 years of age, Address-River Rd. Berwick, La. was arrested on 02/03/2015 @ 7:44pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Appear for Review

     Officers located Craig Free at the intersection of La. 70 and Highway 182 and placed him under arrest on an outstanding warrant for the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 




Sherrell L. Brown, 28 years of age, Address-Federal Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/03/2015 @ 8:33pm


Charge: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated; Open Container; Driving Under Suspension, Warrant: Open Container


      Officers were dispatched to the area of Federal Ave. and Marshall St. in regards to a subject sleeping behind the wheel of a vehicle in the roadway.  Officers arrived to locate the vehicle and observed the driver, Sherell Brown sleeping behind the wheel of a running vehicle.  The driver was detained and found to be in a reportedly impaired condition.  Brown was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  She submitted to a field sobriety test which she did poorly on according to report.  Sherell Brown was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was provided an Intoxilyzer 5000 test which indicated a blood alcohol concentration of .176g%.  She was booked and incarcerated. 





Cory A. Chapman, 49 years of age, Address-Verdun Ln. Franklin, La. was arrested on 02/04/2015 @ 11:51pm


Charge: Warrant: Theft by Shoplifting (2 Counts); Warrant: Contempt of Court

 The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 02/06/2015:



Benjamin J. Blackman, 24 years of age, Address-Roderick St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/06/2015 @ 2:41pm

Charge: Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers LIcense; Careless Operation; Expired Vehicle Registration

     Officers were dispatched to the area of La. Hwy 70 in regards to a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner.  Officers arrived and located the suspect vehicle and upon attempting to stop the vehicle, officers observed the vehicle strike the curb and continue in an erratic manner before coming to a stop.  Officers located the driver, Benjamin Blackman who was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  Blackman was also found to be operating a vehicle with expired registration.  Officers uncovered evidence from a cell phone found inside the vehicle that the driver may have been engaged in a video game while on his cell phone at the time of the stop.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 



Norman Carter, 55 years of age, Address-Highway 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/06/2015 @ 8:16pm

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated 


     Officers were dispatched to Teche Regional regarding a subject causing a disturbance.  Officers arrived to find a male, Norman Carter causing a disturbance in the ER area of the facility.  Carter was found to be in an impaired condition and subsequently placed under arrest.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and later released after posting a cash bond. 




Sara M. Aucoin, 20 years of age, Address-Second St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/07/2015 @ 1:50pm

Charge: Warrant: Improper Turning; Warrant: No Insurance


     Sara Aucoin was located at the Morgan City Police Department and placed under arrest on outstanding warrants for the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City.  She was booked and later released after  posting a cash bond. 




Harold Turner, 64 years of age, Address-Third St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/17/2015 @ 6:00pm

Charge: Warrant: Probation Violation

     Harold Turner turned himself in to the Morgan City Police Department and was booked on outstanding warrant for the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City.  He was booked and remains incarcerated. 




Nicholas A. Breaux, 34 years of age, Address-Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 02/07/2015 @ 6:00pm

Charge: Warrant: Criminal Trespass; Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine; Warrant: No Driver License


     Nicholas Breaux was booked into the Morgan City Jail facility for outstanding warrants for the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City.  He was booked and remains incarcerated. 




Hugo A. Zabala, 32 years of age, Address-Victor II Blvd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/07/2015 @ 7:50pm

Charges: Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated 2nd Offense; Hit & Run Driving; Careless Operation with Accident; No Drivers License; No Motor Vehicle Inspection


     Officers were dispatched to a vehicle crash in the area of La. 182 near La. Hwy 70.  While enroute, officers were advised that one driver involved was attempting to leave the scene on foot.  Officers arrived in the area and detained the suspect, Hugo Zabala.  During the investigation, it was learned that Zabala was accused of operating a vehicle in the wrong lane of travel striking another vehicle in a head on collision.  Zabala, who appeared impaired was given a field sobriety test which he did poorly on.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail facility where he was given an Intoxilyzer 5000 test which indicted a blood alcohol concentration of .244g%.  Zabala, who did not possess a valid drivers license was booked and incarcerated. 




David R. Brown, 49 years of age, Address-Birch St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/08/2015 @ 12:27am

Charge: Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated; Stop Sign Violation; No Headlights; Possession of a Legend Drug; Warrant: Failure to Pay Probation Fee; Expired Drivers LIcense

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle being operated with no headlights on Highway 182 and followed the vehicle to speak with the driver.  The officer observed the vehicle fail to negotiate a stop sign at Seventh St. and Ditch Ave. and stopped the vehicle.  The driver, David Brown was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Sixth Ward City Court of Morgan City.  Brown, who could not produce a current drivers license was found to be in a suspected impaired condition and was given a field sobreity test which he did poorly on.  Brown, upon his arrest, was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he refused the Intoxilyzer 5000 test and was booked and incarcerated. 




Raul A. Salazar-Aravia, 40 years of age, Address-St. James, La. was arrested on 02/08/2015 @ 12:54am

Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense; Expired Drivers License


     Officers were dispatched to Victor II Blvd. in regards to a reckless driver.  Officers located the suspect vehicle and detained the driver, Raul A. Salazar-Saravia who was found to be in a reported imparied condition.  Saravia was ultimately arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he submitted to an Intoxilyzer 5000 test which indicated a blood alcohol concentration of .188 g%.  He was booked and incarcerated. 




Tony A. Dupre, 31 years of age, Address-Filmore St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/08/2015 @ 11:45pm

Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery


     Officers were dispatched to a local motel regarding a domestic battery.  Officers arrived a located a female victim who advised that she was involved in a domestic arguement at a Filmore St. residence and that Tony Dupre had committed a battery.  Officers observed several marks which cooberated her statement of events.  Officers went to the Filmore St. residence where they located Tony Dupre who confirmed the arguement but denied having committed a battery on the victim.  Based on the victims statements and physical evidence, Dupre was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 




Darien D. Kiel Jr., 17 years of age, Address-New Iberia, La. was arrested on 02/09/2015 @ 12:15am

Charge: Driving Under Suspension; Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Possession of Schedule II CDS-Vyvance

Jamar J. Sophus, 18 years of age, Address-New Iberia, La. was arrested on 02/09/2015 @ 12:15am

Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Possession of Schedule II CDS-Vyvance

Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Possession of Schedule II CDS-Vyvance



Tredarius T. Williams, 18 years of age, Address-New Iberia, La. was arrested on 02/09/2015 @ 12:15am

Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Possession of Schedule II CDS-Vyvance; Possession of Schedule III CDS-Hydrocodone

Orlando D. Ramkhalawan, 19 years of age, Address-Cypress St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/05/2015 @ 4:09pm

Charge: Speeding 57mph/45mph zone; Driving Under Suspension



     A patrolling officer observed a speeding vehicle on La. Hwy 182 and determined that the vehicles speed was 57mph in a 45mph zone.  The vehicle was stopped and the driver identified as Orlando Ramkhalawan who was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  Ramkhalawan was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 




Melanie A. Ruffin, 44 years of age, Address-Canary St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/05/2015 @ 4:55pm


Charge: Warrant: Simple Battery




     Melanie Ruffin was located near the intersection of Mount St. and Railroad Ave. and placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant dated January 2015 which she is accused of striking another person.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and later released after posting a cash bond. 





Brad J. Derouen, 24 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/05/2015 @ 5:21pm


Charge: Speeding 51mph/45mph zone; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia



     A patrolling officer observed a speeding vehicle traveling on Highway 182 and determined the vehicle to be traveling in excess of the posted speed limit even after the officer observed the driver of the vehicle attempt to slow down upon seeing the police unit.  The vehicle was stopped and according to the the report, the driver,  Brad Derouen was oberved attempting to conceal an item in the seat of the vehicle.  The driver, Derouen was identified and appeared extremely nervous.  A narcotics K-9 was deployed and indicated the presence of odor of illegal substance in the vehicle.  The driver admitted to officers that he possessed a "Pipe" inside the vehicle.  The officer recovered a pipe commonly used to consume illegal narcotics inside the vehicle.  The subject, Brad Derouen was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and later released after posting a cash bond.  

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 02/02/2015:




Raymond C. Soumellian, 52 years of age, Address-Arenz St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/02/2015 @ 7:57am

Charge: Appearing in Public Intoxicated 



     Raymond Soumellian was arrested by officers after they were dispatched to the area of Fifth St. and Greenwood St. regarding an intoxicated subject.  Soumellian was located and found to be impaired, barely able to stand on his own and partially clothed.  Soumellian was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 




Ciara M. Percle, 28 years of age, Onstead St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/02/2015 @ 3:37pm

Charges: Possession of Synthetic Marijuana


     Ciara Percle was located on Highway 182 near Fourth St. and placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  Percle was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 




Eric F. Albany, 37 years of age, Address-Clark Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/02/2015 @ 5:25pm

Charge: Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License; Careless Operation w/Accident


     Officers responded to a minor vehicle crash near the intersection of Federal Ave. and Railroad Ave.  A driver of a vehicle involved, Eric Albany was discovered to be operating a vehicle with a supsended drivers license.  Albany was also charged with careless operation of a moveable with an accident.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. He was released after posting a cash bond. 




Brenda K. Gordon, 47 years of age, Address-South Railroad Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/02/2015 @ 5:54pm

Charge: Simple Battery



Germany D. Broussard, 35 years of age, Address-Leona St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/02/2015 @ 8:43 am


Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Probation Fee




     Officers located Germany Broussard at a Leona St. residence and placed him under arrest on an outstanding warrant for the City Court of Morgan City.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 




Kourtney N. Jessie, 22  years of age, Address-Bernard Patterson, La. was arrested on 02/03/2015 @ 1:10am

Charge: Simple Criminal Damage to Property





     Officers were dispatcheed to an Adams St. regarding a disturbance.  Officers arrived and learned from witnesses that a female, Kourtney Jessie had came to the residence and during a disturbance, threw a brick through a window, damaging the front window of the residence.  Deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office located the suspect's vehicle in the Bayou Vista area and detained her for the Morgan City Police Department.  Jessie was located and subsequently placed under arrest for the damages.  She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.