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Arrest Report 04/14/2014

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 04/11/2014:



Tammy S. Fitch, 53 years of age, Address-Kidd St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/11/2014 @ 7:51am
Charge: Theft by Shoplifting (Value $4.04)
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Laketra M. Mitchell, 34 years of age, Address-Joseph St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/11/2014 @ 7:51pm
Charge: Theft by Shoplifting (Value $4.04)

Laketra M. Mitchell 04112014
Officers were dispatched to a Highway 182 pharmacy in regards to a two subjects who were observed shoplifting.  Officers arrived and located Laketra Mitchell and Tammy Fitch who were identified as the subjects and accused of taking cigarettes from the store without paying for the items.  Both were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 


Cierra L. Smith, 21 years of age, Address-Patterson, La. was arrested on 04/11/2014 @ 11:40pm
Charge: 2 Headlights Required; Improper License Plate Illumination; Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License; Switched License Plate; No Registration; No Liability Insurance; Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense); Flight from an Officer

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Gabrielle R. Derouen, 19 years of age, Address-Franklin, La. was arrested on 04/11/2014 @ 11:40pm
Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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Dwayne Paul Robertson, 21 years of age, Address-Jeanerette, La. was arrested on 04/11/2014 @ 11:27pm
Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Highway 182 with improper lighting and attempted to stop the vehicle to investigate.  The driver of the vehicle proceeded to stop, then pulled away and left the scene.  Officers were summoned and eventually stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Justa St. and Highway 182.  The driver, Cierra Smith was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license, no insurance and a switched license plate on the vehicle.  She was also found to possess items of drug paraphernalia and suspected marijuana.  She was arrested.  A passenger, Dwayne Robertson was found to possess drug parphernalia and suspected marijuana.  He was arrested. A third passenger, Gabrielle Derouen was found to possess items of drug paraphernalia.  The three subjects were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 


Jeffrey D. Fields, 47 years of age, Address-Patton St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/11/2014 @ 9:28pm
Charge: No License Plate Illumination; Driving Under Suspension

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A patrolling officer observed a vehicle with improper lighting and stopped the vehicle to investigate at the intersection of Roderick St. and Railroad Ave.  The driver, Jeffrey Fields was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license and was arrested.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 


Jerald Francois, 23 years of age, Address-Everette St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/12/2014 @ 2:18am
Charge: Warrant: Simple Battery of a Juvenile
Jerald Francois 04122014

Officers located Gerald Francois at the intersection of Sixth St. and 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. 

 

Lectoria M. Grogan, 25 years of age, Address-Duke St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/12/2014 @ 3:13am
Charge: Warrant: Contempt of Court
Lectoria Grogan 04122014

An officer investigating a complaint came into contact with Lectoria Grogan near the intersection of Shannon St. and Terrebone St.  Grogan was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department and arrested. She was transported to the Morgan City Jail facility where she was booked and incarcerated. 


Ameedah Kenner, (Ameedah Charles) 29 years of age, Address-Idaho St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/12/2014 @ 6:28pm
Charge: Warrant: Theft Under $500.00
Ameedah T. Kenner 04122014
Ameedah Kenner was located at the intersection of Idaho St. and Duke St. and placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court.  She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 



Destiny A. Dinger, 25 years of age, Address-Louisa St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/12/2014 @ 11:23pm
Charge: Cultivation of Marijuana; Illegal Possession of a CDS in the Presence of Persons Under the age of 17

Destiny Dinger 04122014

Officers were dispatched to a Louisa St. residence in regards to illegal narcotics activity.  Officers arrived and during the investigation, discovered several small plants of suspected marjiuana being grown and cultivated inside the residence.  During the investigation, the owner of the residence, Destiny Dinger was located and identified as the owner of the items.  The item(s) which were located inside the residence were in close proximity to a small child also located inside the residence.  Dinger was arrested and transported ot the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

Luis Sanchez, 29 years of age, Address-Barrow St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/13/2014 @ 1:48am
Charge: No Driver License

Luis Sanchez 04132014

A patrolling officer detained a vehicle in the area of the 200 block of Brashear Ave. and identified the driver as Luis Sanchez.  Sanchez was found not to possess a valid drivers license and was placed under arrest.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 


Chistopher H. Gough, 42 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/13/2014 @ 9:26pm
Charge: Appearing in Public Intoxicated 

Christopher Gough 04132014
A patrolling officer observed a subject staggering in the area of Highway 182 and stopped the subject to investigate.  The subject, who appeared highly intoxicated was identified as Christopher Harris.  Harris was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 
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Arrest Report 04/10/2014

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 04/09/2014:

Ryan T. Morvant, 22 years of age, Address-Francis Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/09/2014 @ 7:12am

Charge: Improper Turning; Warrant: Possession of Marijuana

Ryan Morvant 04092014

An patrolling officer observed a vehicle fail to signal a left turn properly and stopped to investigate.  The driver, Ryan Morvant was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant and arrested.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Otis A. Welsh, 40 years of age, Address-Tiffany Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 04/09/2014 @ 9:02am

Charge: Driving Under Suspension; Stop Sign Violation; Warrant: St. Charles Parish-Traffic Violation

Otis A. Welsh 04092014

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle fail to negotiate a stop sign at the intesection of Freret St. near Federal and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Otis Welsh was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license;  He was also found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for St. Charles Parish on a traffic violation. He was booked and incarcerated. 

Norris P. Touchet, 42 years of age, Address-St. Martinville,La. was arrested on 04/09/2014 @ 9:33am

Charge: Obstruction of Justice; Injuring Public Records

Norris P. Touchet 04092014

Norris Touchet, who was being booked on a theft of vehicle warrant at the Morgan City Police department was charged with injuring public records and obstruction of justice after Touchet was discovered to have obtained documents related to his arrest.  Touchet later admitted to destroying the documents.  He was arrested, booked and incarcerated. 


Donald L. Barrow, 34 years of age, Address-Canary St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/09/2014 @ 10:38am

Charge: Warrant: St. Mary Parish S.O.-Failure to Appear-No Drivers License, One Headlight

Donald L. Barrow 04092014

Patrolling officers located Donald Barrow in the area of Duke St. and Ninth St. and arrested the subject on a warrant for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department for failure to appear on an outstanding warrant.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Latifha R. Friels, 21 years of age, Address-Third St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/10/2014 @ 12:06am

Charge: Warrant: Simple Battery; Warrant: Disturbing the Peace

Latifha R. Friels 04102014

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle without a license plate displayed and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Latifha Friels, was found to be wanted on outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Department.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

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Arrest Report 04/08/2014

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 04/07/2014:

 

Matthew J. Miller, 20 years of age, Address-Gen Clark Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/07/2014 @ 11:43am

Charge: Possession of Cocaine

Matthew J. Miller 04072014

Officers observed a subject acting in a suspicious manner in the area near Union St. and stopped the subject to investigate.  The subject, Matthew Miller was found to possess several pieces of suspected crack cocaine.  He was arrested, transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Christina L. Pitre, 37 years of age, Fourth St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 04/07/2014 @ 2:35pm

Charge: Warrant: St. Mary Parish-Possession of Schedule II CDS; Possession of Schedule III CDS; Possession of Schedule IV CDS; Possession of a Legend Drug

Christina L. Pitre 04042014

Christina Pitre, who was incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail facility was booked and re-incarcerated on an outstanding warrant for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department Narcotics Division.  She remains incarcerated. 

 

Dequante Wesley, 20 years of age, Address-Orange St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/07/2014 @ 3:49pm

Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law (Drug Free Zone)

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Nhirobi H. Dewey, 17 years of age, Address-Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/07/2014 @ 3:49pm

Charge: Possession of Marijuana; Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law

Nhirobi H. Dewey 04072014

Officers were dispatched to a Brownell Homes residence in regards to illegal narcotics activity.  Officers arrived at that location and encountered several subjects.  Upon speaking to the subjects they appeared nervous and had signs of illegal drug use.  Two subjects, Nhirobi Dewey and Dequante Wesley were found to possess suspected marijuana and were subsequently arrested.  The area is a public housing area deemed as a drug free zone.  The subjects were additionally charged.  They were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

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Arrest Report 04/11/2014

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 04/10/2014:

 

Calvin P. Kimbrough, 29 years of age, Address-Gen Hodges Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/10/2014 @ 11:03 am

Charge: Warrant: Aggravated Assault

Calvin Kimbrough 04102014

Calvin Kimbrough turned himself in to the Morgan City Police Department to be booked on an outstanding warrant stemming from an incident which is alleged to have occurred on March 12, 2014 accusing Kimbrough of threatening another subject with a knife. He was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 

 

Francis N. Martinez, 30 years of age, Address-Patterson, La. was arrested on 04/10/2014 @ 11:36am

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine-Unlawful Sales of Alcohol, Failure to Pay Interpreter Fee

Francis Martinez 04102014

Francis Martinez was located while conducting other business at the Morgan City Police Department and placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  She was booked on the warrant and incarcerated. 

 

Marvin N. Soto, 21 years of age, Address-Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/10/2014 @ 3:38pm

Charge: Speeding (School Zone); No Drivers License

Marvin Soto 04102014

An officer patrolling a school zone area observed a vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed near the school property.  The vehicle was stopped and the driver was detained and identified as Marvin Soto who could not produce a valid drivers license.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Ronald L. Sylvester, 30 years of age, Address-James St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/10/2014 @ 8:42pm

Charge: Driving Under Suspension; No Motor Vehicle Insurance; Improper Display of License Plate; Warrant: St. Mary S.O.-Failure to Appear-Expired D.L. , Improper Lane Usage

Ronald L. Sylvester 04102014

An officer observed a vehicle with an improper displayed license plate and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Ronald Sylvester was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license. He could not produce motor vehicle insurance as required.  He was also found to be wanted by the St. Mary Sheriff's Department on outstanding warrants.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Jamal R. Millien, 25 years of age, Address-Maurice, La. was arrested on 04/10/2014 @ 11:13pm

Charge: Improper Turning, Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License; Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution; Possesson of Marijuana

Jamal R. Millien 04102014

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle make an improper turn near the Highway 90 bridge and Highway 182 and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Jamal Millien 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 incarcerated. Once at the Morgan City Jail facility, the subject was placed in a holding cell and found to possess suspected marijuana which he had concealed in his groin area.  He was additionally charged. 

 

John A. Gibson, 24 years of age, Address-Headland St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/10/2014 @ 10:21pm

Charge: Red Light Violation; Possession of Marijuana  with the Intent to Distribute(3rd Offense); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Violatoni of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law (School Zone)

John A. Gibson 04102014

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle fail to negotiate a stop light at the intersection of Brashear Ave. and Sixth St. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  During the stop, the driver, John Gibson appeared nervous.  Evidence presented to the officer suggested that the vehicle may contain illegal narcotics and a consented search of the vehicle was performed.  Officers located two large cellophane bags which contained suspected marijuana which officers learned during the investigation that the subject, Gibson had just purchased for $500.00.  Based on the amount and the packaging, the subject was charged with the intent to distribute the substance.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Jeffrey A. Mccracken, 48 years of age, Address-River Rd. Berwick, La. was arrested on 04/11/2014 @ 1:47am

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

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A patrolling office observed a subject staggering in the roadway at the intersecton of Highway 182 and Myrtle St. and identified the subject as Jeffrey Mccracken who appeared highly intoxicated.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Kyle Q. Rhett, 23 years of age, Address-Gen MacArthur Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/11/2014 @ 2:41am

Charge: Warrant: St. Mary S.O.-Issuing Worthless Checks

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An officer conducting a traffic stop in the area of Highway 182 and East Blvd. encountered a passenger in the vehicle identified as Kyle Rhett who was found to be wanted for an outstanding warrant from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

 

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Arrest Report 04/09/2014

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 04/08/2014:

 

Chinelle Prestenbach, 42 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/08/2014 @ 10:09am

Charge: Failure to Report an Accident; Simple Criminal Damage to Property; Careless Operation

Chinelle Prestenbach 04082014

Ms. Prestenbach was located at Assumption Parish Sheriff's Department and placed under arrest on a warrant stemming from an investigatioin into a vehicle crack which occurred in Morgan City on 08/07/2013 which damaged property at Lake End Park in Morgan City.  Prestenbach was accused of operating the vehicle then leaving the scene.  She was identified during the investigation and a warrant secured for her arrest.  She was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 

 

Jonathan J. Lindsey, 29 years of age, Address-Gibson, La. was arrested on 04/08/2014 @ 11:41am

Charge: Warrants: Failure to Pay Fine-Speeding;Failure to Pay Fine-Driving Under Suspension; Failure to Pay Fine-No Insurance; Failure to Pay Fine-Loud Music; Failure to Pay Fine-Contempt of Court; Failure to Pay Fine-Loud Music; Warrant: St. Mary S.O.-Drug Court Violation; Red Light Violation; Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Dddrivers License

Jonathan J. Lindsey 04082014

A patrolling officer at Highway 182 and MLK Blvd. observed a vehicle fail to negotiate a red light signal and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Jonathan Lindsey was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  Lindsey was also found to be wanted on several outstanding warrants.  He was placed under arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he remains incarcerated. 

 

Norris Paul Touchet, 42 years of age, Address-St. Martinville, La. was arrested on 04/08/2014 @ 12:12pm

Charge: Warrant: Theft of a Motor Vehicle

Norris P. Touchet 04082014

Norris Touchet was located at St. Martinville Sheriff's Department and placed under arrest on a warrant accusing Touchet of committing the theft of a motor vehicle from the Morgan City area.  Touchet was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he remains incarcerated. 

 

Shantell L. Hall, 37 years of age, Address-Berwick, La. was arrested on 04/08/2014 @ 6:16pm

Charge: Theft of Goods (Value $143.27)

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Kimberly R. Harris, 42 years of age, Address-Levee Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/08/2014 @ 6:16pm

Charge: Theft of Goods (Value $143.27); Possession of Schedule IV CDS-Soma; Possession of Schedule IV-CDS-Alprazolam; Taking Contraband to/from a Penal Institution

Kimberly R. Harris 04082014

Officers were dispatched to a Brashear Ave. pharmacy in regards to a shoplifter.  Officers arrived and were advised that two females had taken items from the shelves, concealed the items in a bag and left the store without paying for the items.  Officers located the suspects in the parking lot and identified them as Kimberly Harris and Shantell Hall.  Both Harris and Hall were detained and upon examining video footage, both were observed  placing a total of 18 items in a bag and leave the store.  Both were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department.  Once at the police department, Harris was found to have concealed several pills of Schedule IV controlled dangerous substances and introducing the items into the penal facility.  She was additionally charged. Both remain incarcerated. 

 

Donald J. Myers, 47 years of age, Address-Highway 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/08/2014 @ 8:17pm

Charge: Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute; No Seat Belt; Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License

Donald Myers 04082014

Luke A. Newcomb, 27 years of age, Address-Bayou L'Ourse, La. was arrested on 04/08/2014 @ 8:17pm

Charge: Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute

Luke A. Newcomb 04082014

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle at Highway 182 and Ditch Ave. being operated by a driver who was not wearing the proper restraint as required.  The officer stopped the vehicle to investigate.  During the investigation, the driver, Donald Myers was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license and was subsequently arrested.  Upon further investigation, officers discovered that the vehicle contacted three large celophane bags containing several ounces of suspected marijuana.  During the investigation and the subsequent questioning, officers learned that the illegal substance was purchased in the Jeanerette area and being transported into the Morgan City area.  Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

 

Stephen B. Shultz, 17 years of age, Address-Stephensville Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/08/2014 @ 10:50pm

Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Improper Lighting (Two Headlights Required); Improper License Plate Illumination; Contributing to the Deliquency of a Juvenile (2 Counts)

Stephen B. Shultz 04082014

An officer observed a vehicle in the area of Mayon St. and Marshall St. with improper lighting and stopped the vehicle to investigate. The driver, Stephen Shultz was identified and upon speaking with the driver, he appeared nervous and the officer detected strong odor of marijuana eminating from the vehicle.  During the encounter, officers located suspected marijuana inside the vehicle and items of drug paraphernalia.  The driver, Shultz was in the accompany of two male juvenile ages 15 and 16 who were also placed under arrest.  The subjects were transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Stephen Shultz was booked and incarcerated.  The two male juveniles were booked and released to family members pending court proceedings. 

 

Tonisha K. Knight, 24 years of age, Address-Amelia, La. was arrested on 04/09/2014 @ 2:47am

Charge: Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License

Tonisha K. Knight 04092014

A patrolling officer encountered a vehicle being driven erratically near the intersection of Second St. and Brashear Ave. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Tonisha Knight could not produce a valid drivers license and was discovered to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

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Arrest Report 04/07/2014

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 04/04/2014:

 

Jackie Randle, 35 years of age, Address-Birch St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/04/2014 @ 6:47pm

Charge: Driving Under Suspension; Window Tint Violation

Jackie Randle 04042014

A patrolling officer stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Amelia St. and Ditch Ave. in regards to a window tint violation.  The driver, Jackie Randle 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. 

 

Lynette Gant, 49 years of age, Address-Labadieville,La. was arrested on 04/04/2014 @ 8:47pm

Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3rd Offense); Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in a Moving Vehicle; Warrant: Fugitive-Probation and Parole

Lynette Gant 04042014

Darren D. Fisher, 29 years of age, Address-Patterson, La. was arrested on 04/04/2014 @ 8:47pm

Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana (2nd Offense); No License Plate Illumination; Window Tint Violation

Darren Fisher 04042014

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle in the area of Seventh St. and Willard St. to have improper lighting and window tint which obscured the inward view of the vehicle and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver of the vehicle was identified as Darren Fisher and the passenger, Lynette Gant.  Officers detected a strong odor of suspect marijuana in the vehicle.  During the investigation, suspected marijuana was located along with a pipe commonly used to smoke illegal narcotics.  The passenger, who admitted possession of the paraphernalis was also found to be wanted for an outstanding warrant.  Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

 

Jakia D. Ray, 28 years of age, Address-Mike Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 04/05/2014 @ 12:48am

Charge: Warrant: Careless Operation of a Moving Vehicle; Warrant: Driver's License-None or Expired; Improper Lane Usage

Jakia D. Ray 04052014

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner in the area of Federal Ave. and Brashear Ave. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Jakia Ray was found to be wanted on outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Department.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Luke Fears, 28 years of age, Address-Saturn Rd. Bayou Vista, La. was arrested on 04/05/2014 @ 1:44am

Charge: Second Degree Battery

Luke Fears 04052014

Officers responded to a complaint of a disturbance at a lounge in the 500 block of First St.  When officers arrived, they discovered an injured subject with lacerations to the face and head.  Acadian Ambulance was summoned to render treatment to the subject.  During the investigation, it was learned that another subject, Luke Fears had committed a battery on the subject causing injuries which resulted in the victim requiring medical treatment.  Fears, who had already left the area was located at his Bayou Vista residence and placed under arrest.  The victim was treated at Teche Regional for fractures and lacerations.  Fears was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Lance M. Lovell, 27 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/05/2014 @ 2:54am

Charge: No License Plate illumination; Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License

Lance M. Lovell 04052014

A vehicle was stopped on Highway 182 near David Dr. after the vehicle was observed to have improper lighting.  The driver of the vehicle, Lance Lovell was discovered to have a suspended drivers license.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Michael D. Mckinnon, 21 years of age, Address-Mars Rd. Bayou Vista, La. was arrested on 04/05/2014 @ 6:34am

Charge: Disturbing the Peace; Criminal Damge to Property

Michael D. Mckinnon 04052014

Officers were dispatched to a Bush St. residence regarding a disturbance.  Upon arrival, the complainant and witnesses advised that Michael Mckinnon was involved in a disturbance at the residence by being involved in an arguement in the front yard at that location.  During the disturbance, Mckinnon attempted to break a window and subsequently damaged a panel on the complainants vehicle.  Mckinnon was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Tessa M. Pilgrim, 35 years of age, Address-Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/05/2014 @ 9:48am

Charge: Create/Operate a Clandestine Lab for the Unlawful Manufacture of CDS; Possession of Schedule II CDS-Methamphetamine; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Illegal Use of Controlled Drug in the Presence of Persons under the age of 17, Warrant: Failure to Appear-Shoplifting

Tessa M. Pilgrim 04052014

Officers were summoned to a Fifth St. residence in regards to suspected drug activity at that residence.  Officers arrived and located what appeared to be a clandestine lab used to make methamphetamine.  Narcotics detectives were summoned to the scene to investigate and located a female, Tessa Pilgrim and two children ages 1 year old and 3 years old in the residence.  Narcotics detectives secured the scene and discovered a small clandestine lab which was in the process of producing methamphetamine.  Several syringes which contained suspected methampetamine were also located.  A crew was summoned to the scene to clean up the hazardous materials.  The suspect, Pilgrim was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  Investigators transported the children to a medical facility to be evaluated due to the hazardous environment.  They were released to relatives.  Tessa Pilgrim was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Kiana K. Butler, 23 years of age, Address-Baton Rouge, La. was arrested on 04/05/2013 @ 8:50pm

Charge: Warrant: St. Mary Parish -Issuing Worthless Checks (2 Counts)

Kianna Butler 04052014

Officers were dispatched a a Barrow St. residence regarding a disturbance.  Officers arrived and identified one of the persons involved as Kiana Butler who was discovered to be wanted on outstanding warrants for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Shelby G. Williams, 36 years of age, Address-Amelia St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/05/2014 @ 10:38pm

Charge: Warrant: St. Mary Parish-Failure to Appear Driving While Intoxicated 

Shelby Williams 04052014

An officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Highway 182 and identified Shelby Williams as a passenger in the vehicle.  Wiliams was found to be a wanted person for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department and was arrested on the outstanding warrant.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 Vernell D. Cain, 32 years of age, Address-Abbeville,La. was arrested on 04/06/2014 @ 12:26am

Charge: Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Driver License; No Headlights; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; No Tail Lamps

Vernell Cain 04062014

Vikki C. St. Julien, 27 years of age, Address-Abbeville, La. was arrested on 04/06/2014 @ 12:26am

Charge: Warrant: St. Martin Parish-Theft

Vicki C. St. Julien 04062014

A vehicle was stopped in the area of Federal Ave and Brashear Ave. after it was observed to have improper lighting. The driver, Vernell Cain was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  Officers also located a pipe commonly used to consume illegal narcotics.  Cain was arrested.  The passenger, Vikkie St. Julien was found to be wanted on outstanding warrants for St. Martin Parish and was also arrested.  Both were transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

 

Kedesha N. Scott, 19 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/06/2014 @ 1:56am

Charge: Warrant: St. Mary-Criminal Damage; Warrant: St. Mary-Unauthorized Use of an Access Card

Kedesha N. Scott 04062014

Kedesha Scott was located at an Idaho St. residence and placed under arreste on outstanding warrants for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Jonathan Ruffin, 26 years of age, Address-James St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/06/2014 @ 3:50am

Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Possession of Schedule II CDS-Crack Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Illegal Possession of Stolen Things-Firearm; Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS; Warrant: St. Mary Parish-Criminal Neglect of Family

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Officers were dispatched to the Waffle House located on Highway 182 regarding a vehicle accident.  Officers arrived and were advised that a vehicle had struck a motorcycle in the parking lot.  Officers located the vehicle and were provided a description of the driver of the vehicle.  The vehicle, which was abandoned with the door open was secured by the officers and found to contain suspected marijuana in plain view.  During the investigation. the driver was identified as Jonathan Ruffin.  Ruffin admitted that he was the driver and that the objects inside the vehicle belonged to him.  Officers searched the vehicle and recovered a bag which contained several pieces of suspected crack cocaine which was beleived to be intended for sale.  Also located in the vehicle was a .357 cal. handgun which was discovered to have been reported as stolen from Lafourche Parish.  It was also recovered.  Ruffin, who was a convicted felon was additionally charged.  Ruffin was also found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for St Mary Parish authorities for criminal neglect.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

Artis Jones, 18 years of age, Address-Birch St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 04/06/2014 @ 10:46pm

Charge: No Driver License; Improper Lighting; Possession of Schedule I CDs-Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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A patrolling officer stopped a vehicle after it was observed to have improper lighting in the area of Front St. and Franklin St.  The driver, Artis Jones approached the officer and was observed to have a handrolled cigarette of suspected marijuana lodge behind his ear.  It was recovered by the officer.  Officers also located items of paraphernalia used to consume illegal narcotics in the vehicle.  The driver, Jones did not have a valid drivers license.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.