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MCPD Arrest Report 11/06/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 50 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 11/05/2018:

Jose A. Melendez, 32 years of age, Address-Sebby Lane Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 2:59 am.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace

  Officers responded to a residence on Hilda St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and were told that Jose Melendez had come to the home, began hitting the door and yelling profanities.  Officers were able to locate Melendez in the area. Melendez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Rebecca Price, 47 years of age, Address-Gen. McArthur St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 8:07 am.

Charge: Warrant-Simple Cruelty to an Animal

   Rebecca Price was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the department. The warrant stems from an incident in September that alleges Price did not provide adequate care for animals in her custody. Price was booked and incarcerated.

Hope M. Martin, 41 years of age, Address-Eighth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 9:34 am.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear Issuing Worthless Checks

    Hope Martin was located at her residence and placed under arrest for an active warrant she held for the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office. Martin was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Patrick B. Stewart, 35 years of age, Address-North Bayou Black Rd. Gibson, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @10:42 am.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial
                Possession of Marijuana

   An officer patrolling the area of LA Hwy 182 near David Dr. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Patrick Stewart was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A warrant check revealed that Stewart held an active warrant for the 6th Ward City Court.  Stewart was also found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Stewart was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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Matthew A. Wilson, 24 years of age, Address-Bluefield, WV was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 12:10 pm.

Charge: Theft under $1000.00
               Criminal Damage to Property
               Resisting an Officer
               Misrepresentation during Booking
               Warrant- Bank Fraud
               Warrant-Access Device Fraud
               Warrant-Probation Violation

      Officers responded to a business on LA Hwy 182 in regards to a shoplifter. When officers arrived, they observed an individual running towards the rear of the business. Officers pursued the individual, who was seen running into one of the hotels on Allison St. where he was subsequently apprehended. The items taken were valued at $40.40. and he damaged one of the doors while trying to flee. The individual identified himself under an alias and was transported to the Morgan City Police Department. During the booking process, the individual was identified as Matthew Wilson. It was determined that Wilson held an active warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems for an incident in September that alleges Wilson used a stolen credit card at several businesses in the area. Wilson also holds an active warrant for probation violation for the Tazewell County Sheriff Office in West Virginia. Wilson was additionally charged and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 11/02/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 41 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 11/01/2018:

Nyjul T. Hillebrandt, 22 years of age, Address-Lawrence St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/01/2018 @ 2:14 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear

  Nyjul Hillebrant was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Hillebrandt was booked and incarcerated.

Bonnie E. Blankenship, 62 years of age, Address-Hwy 70 Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 11/01/2018 @ 8:14 pm.

Charge: Stop Sign Violation
               Possession of Marijuana
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

    A patrol officer observed a vehicle disregard a stop sign at the intersection of Myrtle St. and Victor II Blvd. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Bonnie Blankenship was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. According to reports, the officer could smell an odor of suspected marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was done and suspected marijuana was located. Blankenship was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Jordan Steele, 39 years of age, Address-Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/02/2018 @ 1:47 am.

Charge: Warrant-Criminal Damage to Property-Less Than $1000.00

  Jordan Steele was located on LA Hwy 182 and placed under arrest for an active warrant he held for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems from an incident in September which alleges Steele damaged an individual’s vehicle. Steel was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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MCPD Arrest Report 10/31/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 35 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 10/30/2018:

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Jacob T. Alcina, 30 years of age, Address-Martin Luther King St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/30/2018 @ 9:52 am.

Charge: Warrant-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
               Warrant-Simple Burglary

   Jacob Alcina was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrants stem from an incident on October 10th that alleges Alcina had burglarized a local business on Chenault St. and stole one of the company vehicles. Alcina was booked and incarcerated.

Natasha D. Bergeron, 32 years of age, Address-Francis St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/30/2018 @ 9:38 am.

Charge: Careless Operation
               Switched License Plate
               No Insurance
               Driving Under Suspension
               Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles

Herman Butler 10302018

Herman J. Butler, 30 years of age, Address-Martin Luther King St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/30/2018 @ 9:38 am.

Charge: Warrant-Battery of a Dating Partner-Strangulation

   Officers responded to the intersection of LA Hwy 70 and Victor II Blvd. in regards to a vehicle crash. Officers arrived and made contact with one of the drivers, Natasha Bergeron. Reports indicate that Bergeron had rear-ended another vehicle. No injuries were sustained in the crash. Bergeron was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Bergeron’s driver’s license was suspended. Also, there was no insurance on the vehicle and the license plate was registered to another vehicle. The passenger in the vehicle, Herman Butler was found to have an active warrant with the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems from an incident in August that alleged Butler committed a battery on an individual he was dating. Both Bergeron and Butler were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Garrett Via, 33 years of age, Address-Happy Acres Lane Baldwin, La. was arrested on 10/30/2018 @ 12:06 am.

Charge: Possession of Marijuana

   Officers responded to a local business on LA Hwy 70 in regards to an individual smoking an illegal narcotic inside the business. Officers arrived and were given a description of the individual. The individual was located and identified as Garrett Via. Suspected marijuana was located in Via’s possession. Via was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Jeffery Kopszywa, 40 years of age, Address-Angela St. Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 10/30/2018 @ 3:20 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Probation Fees
               Warrant-Probation Violation

   Jeffery Kopszywa was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Kopszywa was booked and incarcerated.

Jamie L. Lantier, 22 years of age, Address-Stephensville Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/30/2018 @ 8:23 pm.

Charge: Battery of a Dating Partner

   Officers responded to a residence on Hickory St. in regards to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim who stated that she and Jamie Lantier had gotten into a verbal altercation that turned physical. Officers did observe marks on the victim consistent with her statements. Officers located Lantier inside the home and placed him under arrest. Lantier was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Christine A. Hughes, 34 years of age, Address-Hamm St. Franklin, La. was arrested 10/30/2018 @ 4:30 pm.

Charge: Simple Battery

Vanessa L. Diggs, 54 years of age, Address-Eighth St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 10/30/2018 4:30 pm.

Charge: Simple Battery

  Christine Hughes and Vanessa Diggs are inmates housed at the Morgan City Jail Facility. Hughes and Diggs were involved in a disturbance and committed a battery on each other. Both were charged and continue to be incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 11/05/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 123 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 11/02/2018:

Scotty Adkins, 47 years of age, Address-Roderick St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/02/2018 @ 11:00 am.

Charge: Warrant- Possession of Marijuana
               Warrant-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
               Warrant-Violation of Uniform CDS-Drug Free Zone
               Warrant-Illegal Use of CDS in Presence of Juvenile

      Scotty Adkins was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the department. The warrants stem from an incident in August where suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia was found in his home. The location of the incident is within 2000 feet of an elementary school which is considered a drug free zone. Adkins was booked and incarcerated.

Brittiani Bourque, 20 years of age, Address- Ditch Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/02/2018 @ 11:58 am.

Charge: Warrant-Simple Cruelty to Animals

  Brittiani Bourque was located at her residence and placed under arrest for an active warrant she held for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems from an incident in September which alleges that Bourque was not providing adequate care for animals in her custody. Bourque was booked and incarcerated.

Brodie Boudreaux, 24 years of age, Address-McDermott Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/02/2018 @ 2:55 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Simple Battery
               Warrant-Failure to Pay Fines (2cts)

   Tommy Trosclair, 26 years of age, Address-Enterprise Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 11/02/2018 @ 2:55 pm.

Charge: Possession of Sch IV CDS-Lorazepam

Kellie Boudreaux, 35 years of age, Address-LA Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/02/2018 @ 2:55 pm.

Charge: Warrant- Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

   An officer located Brodie Boudreaux at an apartment complex on LA Hwy 182 along with two other individuals identified as Tommy Trosclair and Kellie Boudreaux.  Warrant checks were done on the individuals and it was determined that Brodie held active warrants for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office and the 6th Ward City Court. Kellie held an active warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems from an incident in March which alleged that Kellie used the victim’s vehicle without permission. Drug paraphernalia was located on Kellie. Officers located a pill in Trosclair’s possession identified as Lorazepam.  All subjects were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.  

Alicia R. Bertrand, 33 years of age, Address-Cremo Lane Patterson, La. was arrested on 11/02/2018 @2:44 pm.

Charge: Theft under $1000.00

      Officers responded to a business on LA Hwy 182 in regards to an individual that had been previously barred from the property. Officers arrived and spoke to management who identified Alicia Bertrand being inside the business. Reports indicate that prior to making contact with Bertrand, the officer observed her putting items inside her pockets. Bertrand was followed outside the store and placed under arrest. The items taken totaled $65.20. Bertrand was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

John Lyons

John Q. Lyons, 53 years of age, Address-Duke St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/03/2018 @ 8:04 am.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Pay Fines (2cts)
               Warrant- Possession of Methamphetamine
               Warrant-Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Institution  

     John Lyons was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the department and the 6th Ward City Court. The warrant stems from an incident in April of 2017 in which Lyons was in possession of suspected methamphetamine while inside the Morgan City Jail Facility. Lyons was booked and incarcerated.

Thomas Clay, 55 years of age, Address-West Park Gray, La. was arrested on 11/03/2018 @ 6:08 pm.

Charge: Remaining After Being Forbidden
               Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

  Officers responded to a residence on Terrebonne St. in regards to a disturbance.  When officers arrived Thomas Clay was identified as causing the disturbance and had been told not to return to the property. Officers made contact with Clay, who appeared intoxicated. Clay was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Darnell Johnson, 42 years of age, Address-Birch St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/03/2018 @7:08 pm.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

   Officers responded to a residence on First St. in regards to a disturbance.  Officers arrived and Darnell Johnson was identified as causing the disturbance. Officers made contact with Johnson, who appeared intoxicated. Johnson was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Cletis T. Viet Vu, 36 years of age, Address-Lake Palourde Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/04/2018 @ 1:17 am.

Charge: No Tail Lamps
              Driving Under Suspension
              No Insurance

    An officer on Marguerite St. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Cletis Viet Vu was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Viet Vu’s driver’s license was suspended and the vehicle he was driving did not have insurance. Viet Vu was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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Lisa D. Jones, 56 years of age, Address-South Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/4/2018 @ 7:13 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine

   Lisa Jones was located in the area of Third St. and placed under arrest for an active warrant she held for the Morgan City Police Department. Jones was transported to the Morgan City Police Department booking and incarceration.

Kierra A. Paddio, 20 years of age, Address-South Everett St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/04/2018 @ 11:36 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial

   Kierra Paddio was located at her residence and placed under arrest for an active warrant she held for the 6th Ward City Court. Paddio was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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MCPD Arrest Report 11/01/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 48 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 10/31/2018:

Elzie R. Mason Jr, 44 years of age, Address-River Rd. Berwick, La. was arrested on 10/31/2018 @ 4:58 pm.

Charge:  Driving Under Suspension
                Motor Vehicle without Proper Equipment
                Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection Sticker
                No Insurance
                Warrant-Failure to Pay Fines

   An officer in the area of LA Hwy 182 and Federal Ave. observed a vehicle with its tires not able to maintain traction on the roadway. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Elzie Mason was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. The officer did observe the vehicle’s tires in poor condition. A computer check revealed that Mason’s driver’s license was under suspension. The vehicle also did not have valid insurance and the inspection sticker was expired. A warrant check on Mason revealed that he held an active warrant for the 6th Ward City Court. Mason was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Juan Lopez, 44 years of age, Address-Arlington St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/31/2018 @ 10:17 pm.

Charge: No Driver’s License
               Headlights Required

   An officer patrolling the area of LA 182 near David Dr. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Juan Lopez was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Lopez did not have a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Lopez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

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MCPD Arrest Report 10/30/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 47 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 10/29/2018:

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Brennan R. Tabor, 30 years of age, Address-Hendricks St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/29/2018 @ 9:50 am.

Charge: No License Plate on Vehicle
               Driving Under Suspension
               Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines (3cts)
               Possession of Marijuana
               Possession of Sch II CDS-Methamphetamine
               Possession of Sch I CDS-LSD
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     An officer on LA Hwy 182 observed a vehicle without a license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Brennan Tabor was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Tabor’s driver’s license was under suspension. During the course of the investigation, the officer located suspected marijuana, methamphetamine, and LSD inside Tabor’s vehicle. Tabor also held active warrants for the 6th Ward City Court. Tabor was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Jodie Aucoin, 34 years of age, Address-Cane Rd. Centerville, La. was arrested on 10/29/2018 @ 5:30 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial

   Jodie Aucoin was located on LA Hwy 70 and placed under arrest for an active warrant she held for the 16th Judicial District Court. Aucoin was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Shawn Scully, 44 years of age, Address-Yellow Bayou Rd. Franklin, La. was arrested on 10/29/2018 @ 6:46 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Restitution

   Shawn Scully was transported from the Franklin Police Department to the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Scully was booked and incarcerated.

Rubin Bias, 63 years of age, Address-Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/30/2018 @ 12:18 am.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear

   Rubin Bias was located on Egle St. and placed under arrest for an active warrant he held for the 16th Judicial District Court. Bias was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.