The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 10/02/2014:

Aries Keal, 31 years of age, Address-Franklin, La. was arrested on 10/02/2014 @ 11:21am

Charge: Warrant: Franklin, La.-Failure to Appear-Hit & Run,Driving Under Suspension, Criminal Mischief

Aries Keal

     Officers investigating a complaint at a Levee Rd. business encountered a male subject, Aries Keal who was found to be wanted on outstanding warrants for the Franklin Police Department.  Keal was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated until his transportation to Franklin Police Department.

Kenneth Rollins, 24 years of age, Address-Highway 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/02/2014 @ 12:45pm

Charge: Warrant; Failure to Appear-Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License; Failure to Appear-Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense); Failure to Appear-Theft (Under $500.00); Failure to Appear-Disturbing the Peace

Kenneth Rollins

     Kenneth Rollins was located at a Highway 182 apartment complex and placed under arrest on outstanding warrants from the Sixteenth Judicial District Court.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

The Morgan City Police Department arrested the following individuals during the last reporting period beginning 09/29/2014:

Johnny Deberry, 59 years of age, Address-Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/29/2014 @ 10:21am

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

Johnny Deberry

     Officers located Johnny Deberry in the area of First St. in Morgan City 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. 

David D. Brown, 43 years of age, Address-Todd St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 09/29/2014 @ 2:40pm

Charge: Improper Display of a LIcense Plate; Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers LIcense; Warrant: Failure to Appear-Stop Sign Violation; Warrant: Failure to Appear-Driving Under Suspension; Warrant: Failure to Appear-Expired License Plate; Warrant: Thibodaux P.D.-Failure to Appear-Driving Under Suspension; Warrant: Hahnville,La- Failure to Appear-Traffic Violations

David D. Brown

     An officer observed a vehicle with an improperly displayed license plate and stopped the vehicle on Highway 182 to investigate.  The driver, David Brown was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  Brown was also found to be wanted on several outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Department as well as both Thibodaux Police and Hahnville Police Departments.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Jeffrey Watts, 28 years of age, Address-N. Bayou Black Dr. Gibson, La. was arrested on 09/29/2014 @ 5:32pm

Charge: Reckless Operation of a Moving Vehicle

Jeffrey Watts

     Officers in the area of Fifth St. near Louisiana St. observed a motorcycle being driven in a reckless  manner.  The operator of the bike was observed driving on one wheel and then sped away at an estimated 60-70 mph in a 20 mph zone.  The area was observed to have several bystanders and children walking and playing in the area.  The driver was eventually stopped in the area of Myrtle St. and Railroad Ave. by officers and detained.  Jeffrey Watts was identified as the driver and placed under arrest for the reckless driving.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarerated. 

David T. Francois, 42 years of age, Address-Grove St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/29/2014 @ 6:04pm

Charge: Warrant: Hold for Probation and Parole 

David Francois

     Officers located David Francois on Brashear Ave. and placed him under arrest on an outstanding warrant.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Ernest W. Dupont, 17 years of age, Address-Fig St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/29/2014 @ 8:40 pm

Charges: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Violatoin of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law

Ernest W. Dupont

Taylor M. Richard, 17 years of age, Address- Poplar St., Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/29/2014 @ 8:40pm

Charges: Possession of Schedule 1 CDS-Marijuana: Possession of Schedule 1 CDS-Synthetic Marijuana: Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law

Taylor M. Richard

     Narcotics detectives received information of suspicious subjects walking in the area of Franklin St. in Morgan City. Upon arrival in the area, narcotics detectives came into contact with Ernest Dupont and Taylor Richard. During the investigation officers located suspected marijuana on Dupont and Suspected Synthethic Marijuana as well as Marijuana on Richard. The area the subjects were located in was within a 1000 feet of a School Zone, therefore the subjects were additionally charged. Dupont and Richard were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated.

Willis R. Junifer, 55 years of age, Address-Federal Ave, Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/30/2014 @ 1:47am

Charges: Warrant- Probation Violation

Willis R. Junifer

     Willis Junifer was located on Victor II Blvd. where he was placed under arrest on a warrant for Sixth Ward Court of Morgan City. He 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 09/25/2014:

Ronald Winslow, 55 years of age, Address-Ciro St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/25/2014 @ 10:53am

Charge: Warrant: Aggravated Assault and Criminal Trespassing

Ronald Winslow

Ronald  Winslow was located near Teche Regional Hospital and placed under arrest on outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Department.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Jail facility where he was booked and released after posting a bond of $1000.00. 

Reginald C. Wolfe Jr, 41 years of age, Address-Houma, La. was arrested on 09/25/2014 @ 7:27pm

Charge: Possession of Marijuana;  Improper Lighting;  Expired License Plate

Reginald C. Wolfe Jr.

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Highway 182 with improper lighting and expired license plate.  The officer stopped the vehicle and identified the driver, Reginald Wolfe Jr.  Upon speaking with the subject, it was learned that a possible warrant existed for the subject.  He was detained for further investigation.  Reginald Wolfe Jr. was found to possess a Schedule I CDS-Marijuana.  He was arrested.  The officers also recovered suspected marijuana from the subjects vehicle.  It was confirmed after investigation that Wolfe was not the wanted person.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Kendrick J. Madison, 37 years of age, Address-Pine St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 09/26/2014 @ 3:31am

Charge: Warrant: Loud Music   Warrant: Expired Inspection Sticker   Warrant: No Insurance

Kendrick Madison

Kendrick Madison was located at a Highway 182 apartment complex and arrested on several outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Department.  He was booked and incarcerated. 

The following individuals were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 09/30/2014:

Denise G. Givens, 36 years of age, Address-Gibson, La. was arrested on 09/30/2014 @ 7:46pm

Charge: Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License; Improper Lighting

Denise Givens

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle with improper lighting in the area of Fourth St. and Railroad Ave. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Denise Givens was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license and was placed under arrest.  She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

David L. Vargas-Martinez, 35 years of age, Address-Bowman St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/30/2014 @ 8:27pm

Charge: Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute; Possession of Schedule II CDs-Hydrocodone; Possession of Schedule IV CDS-Xanax; Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law; Illegal Use of Controlled Drug in the Presence of Persons under the Age of 17; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

David L. Vargas-Martinez

     Detectives with the narcotics division of the Morgan City Police Department began in investigation into the sales of illegal narcotics from a Bowman St. residence.  As a result, a search warrant was obtained and executed at that residence with the assistance of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department  During the search of the residence, investigators located suspected marijuana along with evidence that the substance was being sold from the residence.  Officers also located Hydrocodone and Xanax, other controlled substances, along with items of drug paraphernalia;  The residence contained small children inside in proximity of the controlled substances.  The residence searched was also within the prescribed area of a drug free zone, therefore the suspect, David L. Vargas-Martinez, was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

David A. Sons, 42 years of age, Address-Marshall St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/30/2014 @ 10:51pm

Charge: Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers LIcense; Improper Lighting

David Sons

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Marguerite St. with improper lighting and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, David Sons was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license and was subsequently arrested.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

David P. Fonseca, 32 years of age, Address-Houma, La. was arrested on 10/01/2014 @ 12:06am

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Appear-Seat Belt Violation

David Fonseca

     Officers investigating a disturbance at Teche Regional Hospital came into contact with David Fonseca who was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  Fonseca 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 09/26/2014:

Tommy J. Rogers, 37 years of age, Address-Highway 70 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/26/2014 @ 2:04am

Charge: Driving While Intoxicted (3rd Offense); Possession of Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle; Driving Left of Center

Tommy J. Rogers

     Officers were dispatched to a the area of La. Hwy 70 in Morgan City in regards to a vehicle being driven in a reckless manner.  Officers arrived in the area and observed a vehicle as described.  The vehicle was observed crossing the center line into opposing traffic and swerving in the roadway.  The vehicle was stopped and the driver, Tommy J. Rogers was detained.  Rogers was observed to be in a reported impaired condition, swaying as he walked and stood and smelling of an alcoholic beverage.  The subject reportedly had to use his vehicle for support.  Officers provided a field sobriety test which Rogers was unable to complete.  Tommy Rogers, who was observed with an open container of alcoholic beverage inside his vehicle was arrested and transported to to the Morgan City Police Department where he submitted to an Intoxilyzer 5000 test which indicated a blood alcohol concentration of .199g%.  Rogers, who had a previous record of two D.W.I. convictions was booked and incarcerated. 

Jordan L. Drury, 20 years of age, Address-Middle Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/26/2014 @ 1:45pm

Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jordan L. Drury

Abbey L. Aucoin, 18 years of age, Address-Cottonwood St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/26/2014 @ 1:45pm

Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Abbey L. Aucoin

          Officers were dispatched to a Cottonwood St. residence in regards to removing a subject.  Officers arrived and learned that there were subjects staying at the residence without the owners permission.  The complainant, upon their attempts to remove items belonging to the subjects from the residence located suspicous items of what appeared to be drug paraphernalia and contacted police officers.  Officers observed what appeared to be a marijuana smoking pipe which had been discovered within the subjects belongings.  Officers secured the scene and obtained a search warrant to search the remainder of the residence.  Officers, during the search located marijuana smoking pipes, pipes commonly used to consume methampetamine type drugs as well as other items of paraphernalia.  Officers identified the suspects as Abbey L. Aucoin, who had been living at the residence and a male subject, Jordan Drury.  Both subjects were located and admitted to possession of the items.  Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

Ruben Evans Jr., 27 years of age, Address-Cherry St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/27/2014 @ 1:34am

Charge: Simple Burglary; Criminal Damage to Property; Simple Assault; Battery on a Police Officer; Resisting an Officer; Public Intimidation of a Police Officer

Ruben Evans Jr. 

     Officers were dispatched to an Egle St. residence regarding a male subject attempting to break into the residence.  Officers arrived and learned from the victim that Ruben Evans Jr., an acquaintance of the victim had attempted to enter the residence through the front door of the residence.  The subject was reported to have went to window of the residence where he removed an air-conditioner from the residence and gained entry.  Once inside the residence, according to witnesses, the subject began to damage items inside the residence including electronic items and furniture.  The damage was estimated at $780.00.  Officers were unable to locate the subject in the area.  Approximately an hour later, officers received another call that the subject had returned to the same residence.  Officers located Evans in front of the residence.  Officers attempted to place Ruben Evans Jr. under arrest, however, according to reports, the subject began to resist officers and during the struggle struck officers and shouted threats, not only to the officers but the complainant as well.  Ruben Evans Jr. was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Wentrell A. Thomas, 25 years of age, Address-Gates Dr. Franklin, La. was arrested on 09/27/2014 @ 2:17am

Charge: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated

Wentrell A. Thomas

     Officers were dispatched to a Roderick St. motel in regards to a subject sleeping behind the wheel of a vehicle with the engine on.  Officers arrived and located a male subject sleeping inside the vehicle.  Officers made several attempts to wake the driver and eventually identified him as Wentrell Thomas.  Thomas was observed, according to reports to be in an impaired condition.  The subject failed a field sobriety test and was subsequently placed under arrest.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he submitted to an Intoxilyzer 5000 test which indicated a blood alcohol concentration of .129g%.  Thomas was booked and incarcerated. 

Burnell A. Narcisse, 49 years of age, Address-Trevino St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 09/27/2014 @ 9:51am

Charge: Warrant: Domestic Violence; Warrant: Resisting an Officer; Warrant: Contempt of Court (2 Counts)

Burnell A. Narcisse

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Hwy 182 being driven by Burnell Narcisse, a wanted subject.  Officers stopped the vehicle and detained Narcisse.  The warrants were confirmed and Burnell Narcisse was arrested on the oustanding warrants for the Sixth Ward City Cour of Morgan City.  He was booked and incarcerated. 

Harold E. Turner, 64 years of age, Address-Adams St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/27/2014 @ 2:10pm

Charge: Warrant: Probation Violation; Warrant: Failure to Pay Probation Fee; Introduction of Contraband Into a Penal Institution; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3rd Offense)

Harold E. Turner

     Officers observed harold Turner in the area of Union St. and were aware of an outstanding warrant for Mr. Turner.  Turner was detained and placed under arrest on the confirmed warrants.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Departments jail facility where he was found to be in possession of a pipe commonly used to consume illegal narcotics hidden on his person.  He was booked and incarcerated. 

Wayne A. Lewis, 43 years of age, Address-Massey Lane Belle Rose, La. was arrested on 09/27/2014 @ 6:55pm

Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery

Wayne A. Lewis

    Officers were dispatched to a Highway 182 apartment complex regarding a domestic disturbance.  Officers arrived and were advised by witnesses that Wayne Lewis had become involved in a domestic dispute with a female at the residence.  According to the victim, Lewis began breaking items inside the residence and struck the female.  Lewis was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Tony Weston, 39 years of age, Address-Fifth St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 09/27/2014 @ 11:58pm

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

Tony Weston

     Tony Weston was located at the Berwick Police Department where he was arrested 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. 

Carlise T. Grogan, 24 years of age, Address-Sixth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/28/2014 @ 10:11pm

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

Carlise T. Grogan

     Carlise T. Grogan was located at a Sixth St. residence and placed under arrest on outstanding warrants for the City Court of Morgan City.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 09/23/2014:

Channing C. Riley, 32 years of age, Address-Barrow St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/23/2014 @ 11:16am

Charge: Resisting an Officer by False Information; Warrant: Failure to Appear-Issuing Worthless Checks; Warrrant: Criminal Neglect of Family; Warrant: Terrebone Parish-Failure to Appear-Issuing Worthless Checks-Probation Violation

Channing Riley

Thomas Riley, 27 years of age, Address-Barrow St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/23/2014 @ 11:16am

Charge: Simple Battery

Thomas Riley

     Officers dispatched to a disturbance at a Barrow St. residence were told that a male subject, Thomas Riley had caused a disturbance at the residence, striking a female during an altercation.  Officers located Thomas Riley and another male subject, Channing Riley in the area and questioned their involvement.  Channing Riley, according to reports made attempts to conceal his true identitiy by providing a false name to officers.  When he was postively identified, he was found to be wanted on several outstanding warrants.  Thomas Riley, who was accused of the battery was arrested.  Channing Riley was arrested on the outstanding warrants.  Both were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

Marjorie R. Ruffin, 24 years of age, Address-Franklin, La. was arrested on 09/23/2014 @ 7:45pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine-Possession of Marijuana; Warrant: Contempt of Court-2 Counts; Warrant: Failure to Pay Probation Fee

Marjorie R. Ruffin

     Marjorie Ruffin was located at the Morgan City Police Department jail facility and placed under arrest for outstanding warrants from the Sixth Ward City Court. She was processed and remains incarcerated.