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Two Men Arrested Stealing Crawfish From Local Business

Carlos Ruiz Santos 05052018

Carlos Ruiz-Santos, 41 years of age, address: Main St. Patterson, La., arrested on 05/05/2018 @ 2:39 a.m.

Charges: Simple Burglary
                 Attempted Simple Burglary

Gerardo Santiago Garcia 050518

Gerardo Santiago-Garcia, 36 years of age, address: Duke St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 05/05/2018 @ 2:39 a.m.

Charges: Simple Burglary
                 Attempted Simple Burglary

A patrol officer working an extra duty detail in the area of LA 182 observed a suspicious vehicle speed off from a residence in the area of Everett St. with the trunk of the vehicle still open. The officer relayed the information to patrol officers. Officers arrived in the area when the vehicle in question was located in the area of Duke St. According to reports, the trunk was still open when Gerardo Santiago-Garcia was observed sitting in the truck pulling a city garbage can behind the vehicle. A stop was initiated when Carlos Ruiz-Santos was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Officers observed that there were three sacks of live Crawfish on the back seat of the vehicle. The crawfish were cold as if they had been in a cooler. Officers proceeded to a local business in the area of LA 70 that sells Crawfish. Officers observed that the business had been burglarized. The owner of the business verified that 15 total sacks of Crawfish had been taken and when officers searched the vehicle they located 12 sacks. Video surveillance of the business revealed Ruiz-Santos and Santiago-Garcia as the culprits. There was another building on the property that the subjects attempted to burglarize but never made entry. The duo was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated. 
            
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MCPD Arrest Report 05/04/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 47 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 05/03/2018:

Jerell A. Jones, 26 years of age, address: Patterson, La., arrested on 05/03/2018 @ 8:08 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Probation Fee on 12/05/2017
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 01/16/2018

Jerell A. Jones was located and arrested at the Patterson Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Jones was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Nicole M. Atkinson, 32 years of age, address: Keith St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 05/03/2018 @ 11:39 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 03/20/2018

Nicole Atkinson was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Atkinson was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 05/02/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 54 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 05/01/2018:

Frank D. Peavy, 46 years of age, address: Louisa St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 05/01/2018 @ 4:16 a.m.

Charges: Entry or Remaining in Places Where Forbidden
                 Resisting an Officer
                 Warrant: Probation Violation

Patrol officers responded to the area Louisa St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived when Frank D. Peavy was identified. Peavy was removed from the residence and instructed not to return. Later that morning officers responded back to the residence in regards to Peavy returning. Officers arrived when Peavy was arrested. According to reports, Peavy resisted officers while being taken into custody. Peavy was also found to hold an active arrest warrant through the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Peavy was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Christine A. Hughes, 34 years of age, address: Hamm St. Franklin, La., arrested on 05/01/2018 @ 8:24 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 01/09/2018 (2 counts)
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 02/27/2018

Christine A. Hughes was located and arrested in the area of Onstead St. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Hughes was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Apirl L. Aucoin, 38 years of age, address: Cremo Ln. Patterson, La., arrested on 05/02/2018 @ 1:40 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 05/30/2017 (3 counts)
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 06/27/2018 (3 counts)
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 07/28/2017

April L. Aucoin was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Aucoin was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 05/07/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 136 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 05/04/2018:
Trinity N. Todd, 23 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 05/04/2018 @ 2:45 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Trial on 03/08/2018 (4 counts)

Trinity Harris was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Todd was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Loretta R. Moore, 44 years of age, address: Roderick St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 05/04/2018 @ 4:51 p.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Patrol officers responded to the area of Roderick St. in regards to a lost property complaint. Officers arrived when they detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the residence. Loretta R. Moore was identified. Moore was found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. Moore was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Jacob S. Ganaway, 29 years of age, address: Sixth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 05/04/2018 @ 7:54 p.m.

Chargers: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

Patrol officers responded to the area of Levee Rd. in regards to a suspicious subject. Officers arrived when Jacob S. Ganaway was identified. According to reports, Ganaway was found to be in an intoxicated state. Ganaway was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Raymond O. Williams, 43 years of age, address: Rubaiyat St. Thibodaux, La., arrested on 05/05/2018 @ 2:52 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Probation Violation

Raymond O. Williams was located and arrested in the area of Florence St. on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Williams was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Sherbronkery D. Richard, 60 years of age, address: Pugh St. Paincourtville, La., arrested on 05/05/2018   @ 1:24 p.m.

Charges: Driving under Suspension

Patrol officers observed vehicle being operated in the area of Freret St. negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated when Sherbronkery D. Richard was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Richard’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Richard was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Leroy Dardar, 45 years of age, address: Texas Gulf Rd. Bourg, La., arrested on 05/05/2018 @ 3:06 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Theft (2 counts)

Leroy Dardar was located and arrested in the area of MLK Blvd. on active arrest warrants held by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dardar was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Phil K. Lodrigue Jr., 38 years of age, address: Two Sister Ct. Morgan City, La., arrested on 05/05/2018 @ 9:01 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Simple Burglary
                 Warrant: Theft

Phil K. Lodrigue Jr. was located and arrested in the area of Louisa St. on active arrest warrants held by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Lodrigue was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Kyle Tassin 05062018

Kyle Tassin, 41 years of age, address: Clarence St. New Llano, La., arrested on 05/06/2018 @ 10:55 a.m.

Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Cocaine)
                 Theft under $1,000
                  Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility

Patrol officers responded to the area of Seventh St. in regards to a complaint of a shoplifter. Officers arrived when Kyle Tassin was identified. According to reports, Tassin allegedly took items from the establishment valued at $23.98. Tassin was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for booking. Once at the jail, Tassin was found to be in possession of suspected cocaine. Tassin was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Francisco J. Gonzales, 43 years of age, address: Federal Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 05/06/2018 @ 1:00 p.m.

Charges: Improper Turning
                 No Driver’s License

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Terrebonne St. negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated when Francisco J. Gonzales was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Gonzales was found not to possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Gonzales was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 05/03/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 40 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 05/02/2018:

Charles Duval 05022018

Charles A. Duval Jr., 31 years of age, address: Park Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 05/02/2018 @ 8:07 a.m.

Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS W/I/T/D (Methamphetamine)
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Obstruction of Justice
                 Driving Under Suspension
                 Switched License Plate
                 Registration Required
                 No Insurance
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Hearing on 11/29/2017 (16th Judicial)               
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Trial on 02/08/2018 (16th Judicial)
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 12/19/2017 (2 counts)


Gia Dardeau 05022018


Gia N. Dardeau, 33 years of age, address: Toups St. Berwick, La., arrested on 05/02/2018 @ 8:07 a.m.

Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS W/I/T/D (Methamphetamine)
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Resisting an Officer
                 Obstruction of Justice

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 by Charles A. Duval Jr. Duval was being sought for questioning in an investigation from April 29, 2018, in regards to a hit and run. Duval’s Louisiana Driver’s License was also known to have been under suspension. The vehicle was traveling into Berwick when the officer attempted to initiate a stop. The vehicle had pulled into a local establishment on LA 182 when Duval was observed exiting the vehicle and discarding an object in front of the vehicle. Gia N. Dardeau, who was identified as an occupant, allegedly picked up this item and ran into the local establishment. Dardeau was apprehended inside the establishment when she resisted the officer. According to reports, Dardeau was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia. Duval was found to hold several active arrest warrants through the 16th Judicial and 6th Ward Morgan City Courts. The vehicle Duval was operating was found to have a license plate displayed that belonged to another vehicle, did not have registration as required, and was not properly insured as required by Louisiana Law. Evidence was uncovered during the investigation linking both Duval and Dardeau to the suspected Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia. Evidence was also uncovered that the drug was intended to be sold in illicit sales. The duo was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.


Tristan Fabre, 18 years of age, address: Hwy 400 Napoleonville, La., arrested on 05/02/2018 @ 8:38 p.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense
                 Obstruction of Public Passages
                 No Driver’s License

Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of Robin St obstructing the roadway. A stop was initiated when Tristan Fabre was identified. According to reports, Fabre was found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana. Fabre also did not possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Records indicate that Fabre had a prior marijuana offense within the past year. Fabre was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 05/01/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 49 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 04/30/2018: 

Milton B. Green Jr., 31 years of age, address: Willow St. Franklin, La., arrested on 04/30/2018 @ 7:04 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Possession of SCH I CDS (Synthetic Marijuana)

Milton B. Green Jr. was located and arrested in the area of LA 70 on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on May 10, 2017, when officers responded to the area of LA 70 in regards to a removal of a subject. Officers arrived and Milton B. Green Jr. was identified. According to reports, Green was found to be in possession of suspected Synthetic Marijuana. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Green’s arrest. Green was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Kayla Woods, 28 years of age, address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/30/2018 @ 9:30 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Disturbing the Peace

Kayla Woods was located and arrested in the area of Fifth St. on an active arrest warrant held by the Berwick Police Department. Woods was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Hunter Breaux 04302018

Hunter M. Breaux, 23 years of age, address: Renee St. Belle River, La., arrested on 04/30/2018 @ 1:13 p.m.

Charges: Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile

On April 29, 2018 investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division began an investigation in regards to a runaway juvenile. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that Breaux may know the whereabouts of the juvenile. Investigators executed numerous search warrants on the social media accounts belonging to the juvenile and located sexually explicit pictures of Breaux and the juvenile that Breaux had sent the juvenile. During interviews with Breaux, he allegedly admitted to his involvement with the juvenile that all occurred outside of the Morgan City Police Department Jurisdiction. Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation. Warrants were prepared for Breaux’s arrest. Breaux was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. The investigation is still ongoing.

Robert Norris, 28 years of age, address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/30/2018 @ 8:37 p.m.

Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery
                 Disturbing the Peace

Jessica L. Fears, 33 years of age, address: Roderick St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/30/2018 @ 8:37 p.m.

Charges: Domestic Abuse-Aggravated Assault
                 Disturbing the Peace

Patrol officers responded to a residence in the area of LA 182 in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived when Robert Norris and Jessica Fears were identified. According to reports, Norris and Fears were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. Allegedly Norris committed a battery on Fears. Fears also allegedly threatened Norris with a Knife during the altercation. The duo was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.