The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 12/01/2014:

 

 

Martha T. Shanchez, 21 years of age, Address-Terrebone St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/01/2014 @ 3:22pm

Charges: Warrant: Failure to Appear-No Drivers License/Speeding; No Drivers License (2nd Offense); Speeding 32mph in a 15mph zone (School Zone)

Martha Sanchez

     An officer observed a speeding vehicle traveling through a school zone located on Marguerite St. and determined that the vehicle was traveling 32mph in a 15 mph zone.  The officer stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Martha Sanchez.  It was discovered that Sanchez was wanted on outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Department for traffic violations.  She was subsequently arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

     Two female juveniles, both age 15, Address-Morgan City, La. were arrested on 12/01/2014 @ 2:36pm

Charge: Fighting

     Officers were summoned to the Morgan City High School regarding two students who were detained after being involved in a fistic encounter.  Officers investigating the incident learned that the students were observed by teaching staff fighting.  Both students were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and released to an adult pending juvenile court proceedings. 

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 11/21/2014:

 

 

Wesley Foster, 42 years of age, Address-New Orleans, La. was arrested on 11/21/2014 @ 4:17pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Probation Fee; Possession of Schedule I CDS-Synthetic Cannibinoids

Wesley Foster

     Officers dispatched to the area of the Mr. Charlie Rig Museum regardind a suspicious vehicle located a male subject, Wesley Foster who was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  Upon his arrest, Mr. Foster was also found to be in possession of a substance determined to be synthetic marijuana and was additionally charged.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Tiffani Delaune, 27 years of age, Address-Highway 182 Berwick, La. was arrested on 11/21/2014 @ 6:45pm

Charge: Warrant: Doctor Shopping (Illegal Acquisition of a Controlled Substance) (3 Counts)

Tiffani Delaune

     Detectives of the Morgan City Police Department began an investigation based on a complaint of the improper acquisition of a prescriiption drug.  During the investigation, evidence was obtained that indicated that a female suspect, Tiffani Delaune had acquired a controlled substance, Aderol multiple times during a two month period from multiple doctors.  It was confirmed through the investigation that the subject had visited multiple doctors to obtain the drug.  She was located at her residence and placed under arrest on the outstanding warrant.  She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated with a bond of $30,000.00.

 

 

Annie L. McIntyre, 30 years of age, Address-John St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 11/22/2014 @ 12:40am

Charge: Warrant: Doctor Shopping (Illegal Acquisition of a Controlled Substance) 19 counts

Annie McIntyre

     Detectives of the Morgan City Police Department began in investigation into the illegal acquisition of a controlled substance based on a complaint filed.  The suspect, Annie McIntyre was identified and accused of visiting multiple doctors over the same time period in order to obtain multiple prescriptions for the same controlled substance, Aderol.  During the the investigation, it was learned that the suspect, McIntyre had made 19 such transactions during the past year.  Annie McIntyre was arrested on the outstanding warrant at the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated with a bond of $30,000.00.  

 

 

Corey Toups, 27 years of age, Address-Cross Rd. Bayou Vista, La. was arrested on 11/22/2014 @ 10:33am

Charge: Simple Battery; Resisting an Officer

Corey Toups

     Officers responded to a complaint of a disturbance at the Daiquiri Shop on Highway 182.  Officers arrived and during the investigation, observed a male subject, Corey Toups shove an off duty reserve officer who was assisting at the scene.  Toups attempted to strike the officer and was subdued.  Toups was physically restrained and placed under arrest.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. He was released after posting a cash bond of $1,184.00.

 

 

Carlos Cespedes, 48 years of age, Address-Victor II Blvd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/22/2014 @ 4:02pm

Charge: Warrant: 2 Counts Attempted First Degree Murder; Warrant: Aggravated Burglary; Warrant: Theft of a Motor Vehicle; Warrant: Violation of a Protective Order

Carlos Cespedes

      Carlos Cespedes was arrested on several outstanding warrants based on an investigation by Morgan City Police Detectives into an incident which occurred on November 14, 2014.  In that complaint, officers responded to a Seventh St. residence in regards to shots being fired. Officers arrived and located a male and female victim who were unharmed but had reported that the female had entered her residence and found an acquaintance, Carlos Cespedes inside her residence.  Witnesses advised that Cespedes had fired several shots at the female victim and a male subject.  The female victim advised she was chased and at least one other shot was fired by the suspect as Cespedes chased her.  The subject, Carlos Cespedes, reportedly took the male victim's vehicle and then fled the scene.  Carlos Cespedes, who was under a restraining order banning him from any contact with the female victim was identified as the suspect.  During the investigation, Detectives were able to secure information which led them to the location of the suspect in the New Orleans area.  The Attorney General's Office Fugitive Apprehension Task Force was able to use that information in capturing the fugitive.  Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department traveled to New Orleans where they located Cespedes and transported him back to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and remains incarcerated with a bond of $500,000.00.  

 

 

Donald P. Laughlin, 44 years of age, Address-Third St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/22/2014 @ 6:51pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine; Simple Battery

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     Officers responded to a complaint of a disturbance at Front St. and Brashear Ave. and located a male subject and female subject involved in an altercation.  As officers arrived, the male subject, Donald Laughlin was observed striking the female and was detained.  Laughlin, who was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested 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 reporting period beginning 10/17/2014:

 

 

Mario C. Tejera, 30 years of age, Address-Sycamore St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/17/2014 @ 11:20am

Charge: Aggravated Battery; Resisting an Officer

Mario C. Tejera

     Officers were dispatched to a Sycamore St. residence regarding a reported stabbing.  Officers located and located a female, bleeding from the face who advised officers that she had been involved in a verbal altercation with an ex-boyfriend which turned physical at which time the victim was stabbed in the face area.  Officers located the suspect, Mario Tejera in the rear of the residence, however, Tejera fled the scene and was captured by officers in the area.  Officers detained the subject and recovered the weapon from the residence.  According to the victim, who reported to officers that she was in the kitchen of the residence, she was struck by the suspect in the arm which caused the knife she was holding to strike her face, causing the injury.  Mario Tejera was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated with a bond of $25,000.00. 

 

 

Emmanuel Marcado, 24 years of age, Address-Park St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/18/2014 @ 12:40pm

Charge: Possession of Contraband in a Penal Institution; Abuse of Toxic Vapors

Emmanuel Mercado

      Officers encountered Emanuel Mercado who was already incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail facility.  Mercado appeared impaired and upon further investigation, was found to possess and have used synthetic marijuana which he then introduced into the jail facility.  The substance was then located inside a cell and the subject additionally charged.  He was incarcerated with a bond of $16,000.00. 

 

 

Juan Robles, 27 years of age, Address-Federal Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/18/2014 @ 12:05am

Charge: Improper Lane Usage, Possession of Schedule II CDS-Cocaine; No Drivers License

Juan Robles

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Highway 182 in an erratic manner and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, identified as Juan Robles was identified and found not to possess a valid drivers license.  During the stop, Robles was found to be in possession of two small celophane bags of suspected cocaine which was seized.  Robles was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarerated

 

 

Miguel A. Galeas, 25 years of age, Address-Roberts Dr. Houma, La. was arrested on 10/18/2014 @ 3:54am

Charge: Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated; No Drivers License; Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle 

Miguel A. Galeas

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Brashear Ave. in an erratic fashion and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Miguel Galeas appeared to be in an impaired condition and was given a field sobriety test which he failed.  Galeas was found not to possess a valid drivers license and was in possession of open containers of alcoholic beverage inside his vehicle.  Galeas was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was given an Intoxilyzer 5000 test which resulted in a result of a blood alcohol concentration of .219g%.  Miguel Galeas was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Corey M. Aleksines, 19 years of age, Address-Freret St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/18/2014 @ 4:25am

Charge: Reckless Operation of a Moving Vehicle; Hit & Run Driving; Abuse of Toxic Vapors 

Corey M. Aleksines

     Officers were dispatched to the area of Fourth St. and Maine St. in regards to a vehicle striking a tree and then fleeing the scene.  Officers arrived and were able to obtain a detailed description of the vehicle along with the license plate number.  Officers located the vehicle at a Federal Ave. residence and observed the vehicle to be damaged.  The driver, Corey Aleksines was identified and detained.  Officers located a can of compressed air inside the vehicle and during the investigation, it was learned that Aleksines that he had intentionally inhaled the fumes from the can prior to the accident.  Aleksines was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.

 

 

Oscar E. Detrinidad, 35 years of age, Address-Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/18/2014 @ 7:02pm

Charge: Reckless Operation of a Moving Vehicle; No Drivers License (2nd Offense); No Insurance

 

Oscar E. Detrinidad

     An officer observed a vehicle traveling in the area of Myrtle St. and Railroad Ave. in an erratic manner.  The vehicle was observed as it almost collided with a pedestrian on a bicycle.  The vehicle was stopped on Railroad Ave. and the driver identified as Oscar Detrinidad who was found to be operatiing a vehicle without a drivers license nor motor vehicle insurance.  Detrinidad was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Carlos Cespedes, 46 years of age, Address-Victor II Blvd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/18/2014 @ 8:47pm

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated; Remaining on Premises after Being Forbid. Violation of a Protective Order

Carlos Cespedes

     Officers were dispatched to a Highway 182 convenience store in regards to a subject threatening the clerk.  Officers arrived and learned from the clerk and witnesses that Carlos Cespedes, who had been barred from that location and went to the location and threatened the clerk.  Witnesses advised that Cespedes refused to leave and made threatening gestures indicating that the subject may be armed.  Officers located Cespedes a short distance away and detained him.  Cespedes, who was found to be under the restrictions of a protective order  which barred him from contact with the victim was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Caffery J. Williams, 48 years of age, Address-Garber St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/18/2014 @ 10:47pm

Charge: Improper Lane Usage; Failure to Yield; Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle; Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated

Caffery J. Williams

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner in the area of Ninth St. and Ditch Ave. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Caffery Williams, according to reports, appeared to be in an impaired condition and was given a field sobreity test which he failed.  Williams, who was also found to possess open containers of alcoholic beverage in his vehicle was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where an Intoxilyzer 5000 test indicated a blood alcohol concentration of .156g%. Williams was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Vernon J. Robinson Jr., 28 years of age, Address-Chennault St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/19/2014 @ 1:34am

Charge: Driving While Intoxicated; Speeding 60/30mph zone; Improper Lane Usage

Vernon Robinson Jr. 

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling at 60mph in a 30mph zone on Railroad Ave.   The vehicle was observed weaving in opposing lanes of travel and was stopped to investigate.  The driver, Vernon Robinson Jr. appeared to be in an impaired condition and was given a field sobriety test which he failed.  Robinson was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was given an Intoxilyzer 5000 test which results indicated a blood alcohol concentration of .224g%.  He was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

Lee P. Pierce, 31 years of age, Address-Maple St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/19/2014 @ 1:43am

Charge: Warrant: Resisting an Officer

Lee Pierce

     Officers located Lee Pierce at the Berwick Police Department and placed him under arrest on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  Pierce was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Letitia D. Boudreaux, 38 years of age, Address-Franklin, La. was arrested on 10/19/2014 @ 3:13am

Charge: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated; Careless Operation with an Accident; No Motor Vehicle Insurance

Letitia Boudreaux

     A patrolling officer observed an apparent vehicle crash in the area of Railroad Ave. and stopped to investigate.  During the investigation, it was learned that a vehicle, driven by Letitia Boudreaux had struck a parked vehicle causing damage to both vehicles.  The driver, Boudreaux appeared impaired and was given a field sobriety test which she failed.  She could not produce liability insurance and was subsequently placed under arrest.  She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was given an Intoxilyzer 5000 test which indicated a blood alcohol concentration of .175g%.  She was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Kevin J. Drexler, 31 years of age, Address-Terrebone St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/19/2014 @ 10:16am

Charge: No Drivers License (3rd Offense); No Insurance 

Kevin Drexler

     Officers observed Kevin Drexler, who did not possess a valid drivers license operating a vehicle on Egle St. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  Drexler could not produce proof of liability insurance and was subsequently arrested.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Jarrett J. Picou, 28 years of age, Address-Louisa St. Morgan City, La.was arrested on 10/19/2014 @ 4:08pm

Charge: Failure to Signal Turn; No Insurance; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Schedule II CDS-Oxycodone; Possession of Schedule III CDS-Alprazolam

Jarrett J. Picou

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle being driven in erratic manner on Federal Ave. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Jarrett Picou could not produce insurance and appeared nervous.  He was found to possess a pipe commonly used to consume illegal narcotics.  He was placed under arrest.  During the investigation,  Picou was found to possess Oxycodone and Alprazolam, both controlled substances.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Danny M. Fulks, 29 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/19/2014 @ 8:04pm

Charge: No License Plate; Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License; No Registration; Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle; Misuse of a Temporary License Plate; No Insurance; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2nd Offense)

Danny Fulkes

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle on Highway 182 with no visible license plate and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Danny Fulkes was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  He could not provide registration nor vehicle insurance.  Fulkes was found to have a temporary license plate that did not belong to the vehicle being driven.  He was arrested.  He was found to be in possession of open containers of alcoholic beverge in his vehicle along with a pipe commonly used to consume illegal narcotics.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Troy J. Madise, 50 years of age, Address-Gen Patton Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/19/2014 @ 10:23pm

Charge: Appearing in Public Intoxicated; Criminal Damage to Property; Domestic Abuse Battery

Troy Madise

     Officers were dispatched to a Gen Patton residence regarding a domestic dispute.  Officers arrived and encountered Troy Madise, who appeared intoxicated.  According to witness, Madise had become involved in an arguement with a female at the residence and during the arguement, damaged a door glass to the residence causing the glass to strike a female at the residence causing minor injuries.  Madise was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Adrian A. Jazmin, 22 years of age, Address-Roderick St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/19/2014 @ 11:24pm

Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery (2nd Offense); Disturbing the Peace

Adrian A. Jazmin

     Heather R. Jazmin, 22 years of age, Address-Roderick St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/19/2014 @ 11:24pm

Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery; Disturbing the Peace

Heather R. Jazmin

     Officers were dispatched to a Roderick St. address regarding a domestic type disturbance.  Officers arrived and encountered a male subject, Adrian Jazmin and a female, Heather Jazmin involved in an altercation.  The officers detained the subjects and also located small children inside the residence.  Both subjects, upon investigation were reportedly involved in physical altercation inside the residence.  Both subjects were accused of striking the other.  There was physical evidence and minor injuries on both subjects.  They were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Aketa R. Francis, 22 years of age, Address-Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/20/2014 @ 12:27am

Charge: Warrant: St. Mary-Simple Battery; Warrant: Contempt of Court (2 Counts)

Aketa Francis

     Aketa Francis was located at the Berwick Police Department and placed under arrest on outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Department as well as the St. Mary Parish Sheriffs Office.  She was transported to the Morgan City Jail facility where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

 

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 11/26/2014:

 

 

Christopher J. Dauzet, 30 years of age, Address-Roderick St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/26/2014 @ 9:35am

Charge: Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License

Christopher J. Dauzet

     A patrolling officer stopped a vehicle and detained the driver, Christopher Dauzet on Highway 182 after the vehicle was observed with improper equipment.  The driver, Dauzet could not produce a valid drivers license and was discovered to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

Keindra N. McDaniel, 27 years of age, Address-Apple St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/26/2014 @ 11:55am

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Appear-Theft

Keindra N. McDaniel

     Keindra McDaniel, who was being housed at the Morgan City Police Department jail facility was booked on an outstanding warrant.  She remains incarcerated. 

 

 

        Two male juveniles, ages 15 and 16 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. were arrested on 11/26/2014 at 1:44pm on outstanding warrants from in incident which occurred on August 23, 2014.  In that incident, a patrolling officer attempted to detain two male subjects in the area of Brashear Ave. and Fourth St. after suspicious activity was observed.  The subjects fled from the officer.  In the chase that followed, the officer was able to recover a bicycle along with a .45 cal. semi-automatic handgun which one of the subject's had discarded.  The weapon was found to have obliterated serial numbers which had been filed off in order to conceal any identifying marks.  It was seized as evidence.  One subject, was later identified during the investigation as a 15 year old juvenile.  The juvenile was eventually located and admitted to officers his involvment in the incident.  A second 16 year old juvenile was identified as the other suspect.  It was learned during the investigation that the 16 year old juvenile had stolen the weapon from a Morgan City address and attempted to file the serial numbers from the weapon.  It was also learned that the 16 year old juvenile, according to statements, provided the 15 year old juvenile with the weapon which was seized.  They were located at their residence, placed under arrest on the outstanding warrants and booked at the Morgan City Police Department.  They were released to an adult pending juvenile court proceedings. They were booked as follows:

1.) Male Juvenile, Age-15 years, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/26/2014 @ 1:44pm

Charge: Warrant: Resisting an Officer; Illegal Carrying of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Juvenile; Possession of a Stolen Firearm

2. Male Juvenile, Age-16 years, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/26/2014 @ 1:59pm

Charge: Warrant: Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number; Theft of a Firearm; Possession of a Firearm by a Juvenile

 

 

Michael C. Cochran, 55 years of age, Address-Louisa St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/26/2014 @ 2:44pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Appear-Failure to Dim LIghts, Red Light Violation; Driving Under Suspenseion and Failure to Pay Fine for Reckless Operation;  Hold for Houma Police Department; Hold for Ascension Parish Sheriff's Department

Michael Cochran

     Michael Cochran was located at the Law Enforcement Center in Centerville and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked on an oustanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department for failing to appear for traffic violations.  He is also being held on a hold for Houma Police Department as well as the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Department.   He was booked.and remains incarcerated. 

 

 

Jacob Gil, 29 years of age, Address-Kimberly Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/26/2014 @ 9:31pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Probation Fee

Jacob Gil

     An officer responded to a vehicle crash in the area of Allison St. and came into contact with a male subject, Jacob  Gil.  It was discovered that Gil was wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

 

Robin D. Carbin, 45 years of age, Address-Seventh St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/26/2014 @ 10:24pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fines-Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon and Contempt of Court

Robin Carbin

     Robin Carbin was located at Teche Regional where he was placed under arrest on outstanding warrants for the City Court of Morgan City.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department's jail facility where he remains incarcerated. 

 

 

Kendrick Ruffin, 24 years of age, Address-Gibson, La. was arrested on 11/27/2014 @ 12:16am

Charge: Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License

Kendrick Ruffin

     A patrolling officer stopped a vehicle on La. Hwy 182 after it was observed speeding.  The driver, Kendrick Ruffin was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

Irvin Arce, 34 years of age, Address-Dixie Rd. Franklin, La. was arrested on 11/27/2014 @ 12:46am

Charge: Possession of Marijuana; No Drivers License; Improper LIghting

Irvin Arce

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle with improper lighting and stopped the vehicle at Brashear Ave. and Federla Ave. to investigate. The driver, Irvin Arce could not produce a valid drivers license.  During the stop, Arce was found to possess suspected marijuana inside his vehicle.  He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Robert Choate, 53 years of age, Address-Federal Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/27/2014 @ 1:20am

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

Robert Choate

     Officers were dispatched to a Fifth St. loung regarding a subject causing a disturbance.  When officers arrived they located Robert Choate who appeared highly intoxicated.  He was identified as the subject who was causing the disturbance and refusing to leave the premises.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Peter E. Grogan Jr, 37 years of age, Address-Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/27/2014 @ 2:30pm

Charge: Simple Battery

Peter Grogan Jr. 

     Officers were dispatched to a South Railroad Ave. residence regarding a subject causing a disturbance.  Officers arrived and were advised that Peter Grogan Jr. who had already left the area had caused a disturbance at the residence and committed a battery on a female.  Officers located Grogan at his residence a short distance away.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Peggy T. Foret, 57 years of age, Address-Parkway Dr. Port Allen, La. was arrested on 11/27/2014 @ 6:39pm

Charge: Careless Operation; Possession of a Schedule III CDS-Diazepam; Possession of a Schedule IV CDS-Suboxone

Peggy Foret

     Officers received a complaint of a vehicle being driven in a reckless manner in the area of Hwy 182.  Officers located the vehicle in the area and identified the driver as Peggy Foret.  Foret was found to be in possession of various narcotic pills which she allegedly did not possess a valid prescription.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Allen Lennep, 58 years of age, Address-Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/30/2014 @ 7:35am

Charge: Warrant: Probation Violation; Warrant: Failure to Pay Probation Fee

Allen Lennep

     Allen Lennep was located at the Law Enforcement Center in Centerville, La. and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked on outstanding warrants for the City Court of Morgan City.  He was booked and remains incarcerated. 

 

 

Samantha M. Williams, 25 years of age, Address-Aucoin St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/29/2014 @ 1:25pm

Charge: Disturbing the Peace; Open Container

Samantha Williams

Jerald Francois, 23 years of age, Address-Everette St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/29/2014 @ 1:25pm

Charge: Disturbing the Peace; Possession of Schedule I CDS-Synthetic Marijuana

Jerald Francois

     Officers were dispatched to Lawrence Park in Morgan City regarding subjects causing a disturbance and yelling profanities. Officers arrived and located Jerald Francois and a female, Samantha Williams who were identified by the witnesses and their statements.  Both subjects were accused of using loud profane language in the park area during an arguement.  The female, Samantha Williams was found to possess an open container of alcoholic beverage.  Both were arrested and handcuffed.  Jerald Francois was also found to possess a small amount of suspected synthetic marijuana upon his arrest.  Both were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Raven T. Mayon, 17 years of age, Address-Gibson, La. was arrested on 11/29/2014 @ 2:10pm

Charge: Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense; Reckless Operation of a Moving Vehicle; Improper Turning; No Drivers License; Illegal Possession of a CDS in the Presence of Persons under the age of 17

Raven T. Mayon

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle make an illegal turn in the area of Brashear Ave. and Federal Ave.  The vehicle traveled north on Federal Ave. at a high rate of speed and ina reckless manner.  The vehicle was eventually stopped near Marshall St.  The driver, Raven Mayon could not produce a valid drivers license.  The subject also admitted to the presence of suspected marijuana inside his vehicle.  The substance was seized and placed into evidence.  Raven Mayon, who was also found to be in the presence of a 13 year old juvenile was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Brittany E. Whitley, 31 years of age, Address-Austin, Texas was arrested on 11/29/2014 @ 9:27am

Charge: Speeding 47/35mph zone; Expired Drivers LIcense; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Brittany E. Whitley

     A patrollling officer observed a speeding vehicle traveling on Highway 182 and clocked the vehicle at 47mph in a 35mph zone.  The vehicle was stopped and the driver identified as Brittany Whitley.  Whitley was found to be operating a vehicle with an expired drivers license.  She was also found to be in possession of suspected marijuana as well as items of drug paraphernalia which she identified as belonging to her.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Curtis R. Robinson, 44  years of age, Address-S. Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/28/2014 @ 5:22pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine-Disturbing the Peace

Curtis Robinson

     Officers located Curtis Robinson at a Fourth St. residence and placed him under arrest on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Rayfield Grant Jr, 29 years of age, Address-Front St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/20/2014 @ 11:36am

Charge: Domestic Abuse by Strangulation

Rayfield Grant Jr. 

     Officers were dispatched to a Front St. residence regarding a domestic dispute.  Upon arrival officers were advised that a male subject, Rayfield Grant Jr. had become involved in an arguement with a female at the residence.  Grant was accused of grabbing the female around the throat during the arguement which reportedly occurred the presence of two small juveniles.  The subject, Rayfield Grant Jr. was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he became combative and attempted to harm himself as well as other officers.  He was placed into a holding cell until he could be processed safely.  He remains incarcerated. 

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 10/21/2014:

 

 

Nathaniel A. Rollins, 18  years of age, Address-Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/20/2014 @ 5:09pm

Charge: Possession of Synthetic Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute; Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law

Nathaniel A. Rollins

 

     Officers patrolling the Belanger St. area came into contact with a suspicous male subject and stopped to investigate.  The subject, Nathanial Rollins, during the encounter was found to possess several individual bags of suspected synthetic marijuana and was subsequently arrested.  Officers gathered evidence which indicated that Rollins had been selling the substance and charged him accordingly.  The area which Rollins was detained was within the prescribed "Drug Free Zone" near an elementary school.  Rollins was 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 reporting period beginning 10/15/2014:

 

 

 

Lashawn M. Antoine, 23 years of age, Address-Samuel St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 10/15/2014 : 1:00pm

Charge: Threatening a Public Official; Battery on a Correctional Officer; Resisting an Officer

Lashawn M. Antoine

     Lashawn Antoine, who was incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail facility was arrested and booked on additional charges after she became unruly inside the Morgan City Jail facility.  As correctional officers intervened, Antoine is reported to have made threats of physical harm to the officers.  During officers attempts to move her into a holding cell, Antoine allegedly struck a correctional officer and had to be physically subdued.  She was booked and remains incarcerated. 

 

 

Mike W. Stelter, 34 years of age, Address-Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/15/2014 @ 8:16pm

Charge: Improper Lane Usage; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Driving Under Suspension

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     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner in the area of Second St. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, identified as Mike Stelter was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license and was subsequently arrested.  During his arrest, Stelter was found to possess a container which contained suspected marijuana and was additionally charged.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.