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MCPD Arrest Report 06/27/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 24 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 06/26/2018:

Kristen M. Romero, 32 years of age, address: Jennifer St. New Iberia, La., arrested on 06/26/2018 @ 12:58 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Probation Fee on 05/02/2018

Kristen M. Romero was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Romero was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Orestes Lopez, 26 years of age, address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/26/2018 @ 10:22 p.m.

Charges: No Driver’s License
                 Improper Lighting

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 with the high beams activated while approaching other vehicles. A stop was initiated when Orestes Lopez was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Lopez was found not to possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Lopez was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 06/25/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the 72-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 118 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 06/21/2018:
Jesus Aurelio Ramirez Hernandez, 25 years of age, address: Barrow St. Amelia, La., arrested on 06/22/2018 @ 12:59 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 12/11/2013

Jesus Aurelio Ramirez Hernandez was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active arrest warrant held by the 16th Judicial Court. Hernandez was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Jeremy T. Coleman, 32 years of age, address: First St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/22/2018 @ 7:57 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 05/08/2018 (2 counts)

Jeremy T. Coleman was located and arrested in the area of First St. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Coleman was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Bryan L. Lewandowski, 52 years of age, address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/22/2018 @ 10:19 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Possession of Marijuana
                 Warrant: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Warrant: Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Bryan L. Lewandowski was located and arrested in the area of Hwy 182 on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. When taking Lewandowski into custody he was found to be in possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The warrants from the Morgan City Police stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on June 06, 2018 when officers responded to the area of LA 182 in regards to a narcotics complaint. Lewandowski was identified and was found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. The area where the incident had taken place was found to be in a Drug-Free Zone. Lewandowski was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Ronald Picou 52 years of age, address: Federal Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/22/2018 @ 10:59 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 05/22/2018 (2 counts)

Ronald Picou was located and arrested in the area of Federal Ave. on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City, Police. Picou was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Burkin J. Dupre, 32 years of age, address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/22/2018 @ 1:26 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Probation Violation
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 05/15/2018 (7 Counts)

Burkin J. Dupre was located and arrested in the area of Leona St. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Dupre was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Arik M. Louviere, 23 years of age, address: Wytchwood Dr. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/22/2018 @ 2:20 p.m.

 Charges: Warrant: Possession of Marijuana
                  Warrant: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Warrant: Driving under Suspension
                  Warrant: Improper Turning

Arik M. Louviere was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division when Louviere was identified as the operator of a vehicle that had negotiated an improper turn in the area of Chestnut Dr. Louviere’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Louviere was also found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Louviere’s arrest. Louviere was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Joshua Bertrand, 40 years of age, address: Levee Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/22/2018 @ 4:13 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 05/10/2018
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Trial on 05/10/2018
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 06/12/2018

Joshua Bertrand was located and arrested in the area of Levee Rd. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Bertrand was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jose J. Almaraz, 25 years of age, address: Fourth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/22/2018 @ 4:34 p.m.

Charges: No Driver’s License
                 Disregard of Traffic Controls

Patrol officers observed a vehicle disregard a traffic control in the area of Clothilde St. A stop was initiated when Jose J. Almaraz was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Almaraz was found not to possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Almaraz was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Gerald A. Sylvester, 29 years of age, address: Short St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/23/2018 @ 1:35 p.m.

Charges: Simple Battery

Correctional Officers with the Morgan City Jail responded to the cell block in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and observed Gerald A. Sylvester striking another inmate. Sylvester was arrested and booked into the Morgan City Jail.

Tressa Z. Womack, 36 years of age, address: Craver Dr. New Roads, La., arrested on 06/23/2018 @ 8:58 a.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 03/23/2016
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Probation Fee
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 08/16/2016

Patrol officers responded to the area of LA 182 in regards to a narcotics complaint. Officers arrived when Tressa Z. Womack was identified. K-9 Lady with the Morgan City Police Department K-9 Division was utilized and alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics. Womack was found to be in possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. Womack was also found to hold active arrest warrants through the 6th Ward and 16th Judicial Courts. Womack was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Troy M. Aucoin, 18 years of age, address: Guidry St. Berwick, La., arrested on 06/22/2018 @ 9:18 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Contempt of Court
                 Warrant: Probation Violation
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 01/09/2018 (3 counts)
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Probation Fee on 11/14/2017

Troy M. Aucoin was located and arrested in the area of Brashear Ave. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Aucoin was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Garrett Daigle, 33 years of age, address: Patton St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/24/2018 @ 5:45 p.m.

Charges: Simple Battery
                 Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

Patrol officers responded to the area of Patton St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived when Garrett Daigle was identified as one of the parties involved. According to reports, Daigle was found to be in an intoxicated state. Allegedly Daigle struck the victim during the altercation. Daigle was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 06/21/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 37 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 06/20/2018:

Lindsay M. Horowitz, 40 years of age, address: Wooddale Blvd Baton Rouge, La., arrested on 06/20/2018 @ 1:19 p.m.  

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Illegal Use of CDS in the Presence of Juveniles

Patrol officers responded to a local motel in the area of Ninth St. in regards to a narcotics complaint. Officers arrived when Lindsay M. Horowitz was identified. According to reports, Horowitz was found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. A small child was located in the room with Horowitz. Horowitz was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

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Carl Singleton, 22 years of age, address: Garber St. Morgan City, La. arrested on 06/20/2018 @ 6:00 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Possession of SCH II CDS (Cocaine)
                 Warrant: Possession of SCH II CDS (Amphetamine Salts)
                 Warrant: Production of Crack Cocaine
                 Warrant: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Probation Fee on 09/05/2017

Carl Singleton was located and arrested in the area of Garber St. on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police and 6th Ward Morgan City Court. The warrants from the Morgan City Police stems from an investigation conducted by the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division on June 5, 2018, when a search warrant was executed in the area of Garber St. According to reports, Carl Singleton was identified during the investigation. Singleton was found to be in possession of suspected Cocaine, Amphetamine Salts,  Drug Paraphernalia, and materials used in the production of Crack Cocaine. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Singleton’s arrest. Singleton was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

David T. Francois, 46 years of age, address: Fourth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/20/2018 @ 8:34 p.m.

Charges: Entry or Remaining in Places after being Forbidden

Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division were patrolling the area of Brownell Homes when they encountered David T. Francois.  Francois was previously barred from entering upon Housing Authority Properties. Francois was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 
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MCPD Arrest Report 06/26/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 40 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 06/25/2018:

Larry Lim, 34 years of age, address: Dewey Pt. San Antonio, Tx., arrested on 06/24/2018 @ 3:10 a.m.

Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
                 Improper Turning

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Allison negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated when Larry Lim was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Lim was found to be in an intoxicated state. Lim performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Lim was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical testing which he submitted to registering .194g% blood alcohol content. Lim was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Donald R. Grubbs II, 38 years of age, address: Bayou Black Dr. Gibson, La., arrested on 06/25/2018 @ 7:20 a.m.

Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
                 Improper Turning

Patrol officers responded to the area of LA 70 in regards to a vehicle being operated in a reckless manner. Officers arrived and located a vehicle fitting the description that was provided. The vehicle was observed negotiating an improper turn. A stop was initiated when Donald R. Grubbs II was identified as the operator. According to reports, Grubbs was found to be in an intoxicated state. Grubbs performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. There was an indication that Grubbs was under the influence of prescription medication. Grubbs was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Testing which he submitted to registering .000g% blood alcohol content. A blood specimen was obtained from Grubbs which is pending analysis at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Grubbs was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Christy Reed, 24 years of age, address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/25/2018 @ 10:00 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Theft under $1,000

Christy Reed was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on June 18, 2018, when Reed allegedly took items valued at $65.84 from a local business in the area of LA 182 without paying for them. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for her arrest. Reed was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Jalen Walker, 26 years of age, address: Willow St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/25/2018 @ 4:02 p.m.

Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery

Patrol officers responded to the area of Willow St. in regards to a battery that had been committed. Officers arrived when Jalen Walker was identified as one of the parties involved. According to reports, Walker allegedly struck the victim during a verbal altercation. Walker was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Korianne M. Parker, 29 years of age, address: Carol Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/25/2018 @ 2:59 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Theft under $1,000
                 Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

Patrol officers observed a female walking in the area of LA 182 that appeared to be in a very inebriated condition. A stop was initiated when Korianne M. Parker was identified. Parker was found to be in an intoxicated state. Parker was also found to hold an active arrest warrant through the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division on June 8, 2018, when Parker allegedly took two air conditioners valued at $530 from a residence after being evicted. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Parker’s arrest. Parker was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

David A. Sons, 45 years of age, address: Nevada St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/25/2018 @ 6:30 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 06/19/2018

David A. Sons was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Sons was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 06/22/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 48 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 06/21/2018:


Ryan J. Spivey, 37 years of age, address: Maple St. Morgan City, La was arrested on 06/21/2018 @ 8:02 am.

Charge: Possession of Marijuana
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial (6cts)

   Ryan Spivey was placed under arrest at his residence on Maple St. for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Spivey was also in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Spivey was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.


Jarred A. Gros, 29 years of age, address: Second St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 06/21/2018 @ 11:15 am.

Charge:  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Improper Turning Movement
                  Violation of Uniform CDS Law-Drug Free Zone

A patrol officer in the area of Marguerite St. and LA 70, observed a vehicle fail to use its turn signal while turning on to Marguerite St.  A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Jared Gros was asked provided a valid driver’s license. During the course of the investigation, the officer could smell an odor of suspected marijuana. Consent was given to search the vehicle and officers located suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The area of the traffic stop was within 2000 feet of an elementary school, which is a drug-free zone. Gros was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.



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Duane D. McClendon, 47 years of age, address: Lajaunie St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 06/21/2018 @ 1:13 pm.

Charge:  Possession of Sch II CDS Methamphetamine
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Seat Belt Violation
                 No Insurance
                 No Inspection Sticker

     A patrol officer in the area of Sixth St. and Brashear Ave., noticed a driver of a vehicle not wearing a seatbelt. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Duane McClendon 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. Consent to search the vehicle was given and the officer located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  McClendon was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.


Charlotte T. Barcamontes, 30 years of age, address: Tiffany St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 06/21/2018 @ 2:00 pm.

Charge:  Possession of Synthetic Marijuana 2nd Offense

   Officers responded to the Fourth St. area in regards to an individual that seemed to be under the influence of an illegal narcotic. Officers arrived and located the individual identified as Charlotte Barcamontes. Reports indicate that Barcamontes did appear under the influence. Officer located suspected synthetic marijuana in Barcamotes possession. Barcamotes was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.


Traylon A. Grogan, 25 years of age, address: Wren St. Morgan City, La. was placed under arrest on 08/21/2018 @ 9:24 pm.

Charge:  Warrant-Failure to Pay Fines (6cts)

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


Trinity Harris, 19 years of age, address: Patton St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 06/21/2018 @ 11:33 pm.

Charge:  Disturbing the Peace Offensive Language 

Shaqunia M. Harris, 23 years of age, address: Arizona St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 06/21/2018 @ 11:33 pm.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Offensive Language

  Officers responded to a local convenience store on LA Hwy 182 in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke with the victim who identified Shaqunia Harris and Trinity Harris were in the store using profanities towards her. Officers were able to locate Shaqunia and Trinity at a residence on Patton St. According to reports Shaqunia and Trinity both admitted to causing the disturbance. They both were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.   

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MCPD Arrest Report 06/20/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 53 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 06/19/2018:

Titus C. Trimm, 33 years of age, address: Patton St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/19/2018 @ 10:50 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Insurance Fraud

Titus C. Trimm was located and arrested in the area of Patton St. on an active arrest warrant held by the Louisiana State Police Troop I. Trimm was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Kerry Martin, 21 years of age, address: Garber St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/19/2018 @ 11:30 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 05/29/2018 (4 counts)

Kerry Martin was located and arrested in the area of Garber St. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Martin was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Trey M. Estelle, 26 years of age, address: Carla Ct. New Iberia, La., arrested on 06/19/2018 @ 9:06 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Probation & Parole

Trey M. Estelle was located and arrested in the area of LA 182 on an active arrest warrant held by the Louisiana Probation & Parole. Estelle was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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Gerald A. Sylvester, 29 years of age, address: Short St. Morgan City, La. arrested on 06/19/2018 @ 9:44 p.m.

Charges:  Domestic Abuse Battery- Child Endangerment Law
                  Warrant: Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Patrol officers responded to the area of Fifth St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived when Gerald A. Sylvester was identified as one of the parties involved. According to reports, Sylvester allegedly struck the victim during a verbal altercation. A small child was present during the incident. Sylvester was found to hold an active arrest warrant through the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division on March 08, 2018 when they responded to the area Railroad Ave. due to a shooting that had taken place. Gerald Sylvester was identified as one of the parties involved in this incident. It was discovered during the investigation Sylvester possessed a firearm during the shooting. It was found that Sylvester was a convicted felon which prohibited him from possessing a firearm. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Sylvester’s arrest. Sylvester was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.