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MCPD Arrest Report 04/16/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 121  calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 04/13/2018:
Louis Aucoin Jr., 47 years of age, address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/13/2018 @ 12:58 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Simple Assault

Louis Aucoin 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 February 24, 2018, when Aucoin allegedly threatened to commit a battery on the victim. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Aucoin’s arrest. Aucoin was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Povial R. Ward, 27 years of age, address: Scottie St. Franklin, La., arrested on 04/13/2018 @ 10:22 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Theft
                 Speeding 52 mph in a 35 mph zone
                 No Driver’s License
                 Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 at speeds of 52 mph in a 35 mph zone. A stop was initiated when Povial R. Ward was identified as the operator of the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Ward was found not to possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Ward was found to possess an open alcoholic beverage in the motor vehicle and she held an active arrest warrant through the Franklin Police Department. Ward was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Dexter A. Blanchard, 28 years of age, address: Brothers Court, Pierre Part, La., arrested on 04/14/2018 @ 1:23 a.m.

Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
                 Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle
                 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Patrol officers were in the area of LA 182 handling an unrelated complaint when they observed a vehicle being operated at high speeds in an erratic manner. A stop was initiated when Dexter A. Blanchard was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Blanchard was found to be in an intoxicated state. Blanchard performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Blanchard was also found to be in possession of an open alcoholic beverage in the motor vehicle. Blanchard was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Testing which he submitted to registering .232g% blood alcohol content. Blanchard was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Frank J. Weekly, 46 years of age, address: Kemper Williams Park Patterson, La., arrested on 04/14/2018 @ 3:20 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Possession of Marijuana
                 Warrant: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Warrant: Expired License Plate

Frank J. Weekly 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 patrol officers on March 26, 2018, when officers initiated a stop on a vehicle in the area of Egle St. due to an expired license plate. Frank J. Weekly was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Weekly was found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Weekly’s arrest. Weekly was booked in the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Sana Khan, 29 years of age, address: Fourth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/14/2018 @ 8:16 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Revocation Hearing on 08/11/2017

Sana Khan was located and arrested in the area of Fourth St. on an active arrest warrant held by the 16th Judicial Court. Khan was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Jarvis Melton, 32 years of age, address: Garber St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/15/2018 @ 10:45 a.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 No Driver’s License
                 Improper Display of License Plate
                 Warrant: Contempt of Court

Wyatt Brown, 30 years of age, address: Garber St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/15/2018 @ 10:45 a.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Terrebonne St. and the license plate on the vehicle improperly displayed causing it to be obscured. A stop was initiated when Jarvis Melton was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Wyatt Brown was identified as an occupant. According to reports, Melton was found not to possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License and he held an active arrest warrants through the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. K-9 Lady was deployed indicating the presence of narcotic odor in the vehicle. Melton and Brown were found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. Records indicate that the duo had been previously charged with marijuana offenses. Melton and Brown were arrested and transported to the Morgan City  Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Luiny L. Deleon, 28 years of age, address: Duke St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/15/2018 @ 10:10 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 01/30/2018 (3 Counts)

Luiny L. Deleon was located and arrested in the area of LA 182 on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Deleon was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Tiffany  N. Chauvin, 34 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/16/2018 @ 5:48 a.m.

Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery
                 Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

Patrol officers responded to a local business in the area of LA 182 in regards to a disturbance. Officer arrived when Tiffany N. Chauvin was identified as one of the parties involved. Chauvin was found to be in an intoxicated state. Allegedly Chauvin was involved in a verbal altercation when she struck the victim. Chauvin was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

 
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MCPD Arrest Report 04/12/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 56 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 04/11/2018:

Drake C. Wood, 18 years of age, address: Parro Ln. Berwick, La., arrested on 04/11/2018 @ 7:50 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for 501 Notice on 04/10/2018 (3 counts)
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 04/10/2018 (2 counts)

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

Shane Scott, 34 years of age, address: Myra St. Franklin, La., arrested on 04/11/2018 @ 10:18 a.m.

Charges: Driving under Suspension

Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle in the area of Fifth St. that negotiated an improper turn.  Shane Scott was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Scott’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Scott was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Lyneesha L. Jackson, 31 years of age, address: Mallard St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/11/2018 @ 5:45 p.m.

Charges: Disturbing the Peace

Patrol officers responded to the area of Terrebonne St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived when Lyneesha L. Jackson was identified as one of the subjects involved. According to reports, Jackson allegedly became irate and began hollering in the presence of the officer. Jackson was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Herman J. Butler, 30 years of age, address: MLK St. Patterson, La., arrested on 04/11/2018 @ 9:22 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Criminal Trespassing
                 Warrant: Resisting an officer (2 Counts)

Herman J. Butler 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 patrol officers on May 14, 2017, when they came in contact with Butler in the area of Wren St. According to reports, Butler provided the officer with a false name upon initial contact. Butler was found to be barred from entering upon Housing Authority Property. While the officer was attempting to initiate an arrest Butler fled the area on foot. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Butler’s arrest. Butler was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 
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MCPD Arrest Report 04/10/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 42 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 04/09/2018:

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Robert P. Dugas Jr., 45 years of age, address: Sycamore St. Franklin, La., arrested on 04/09/2018 @ 6:13 p.m.

Charges: Possession of SCH III CDS (Suboxone)
                 Driving under Suspension

Patrol officers responded to the area of US 90 in regards to a vehicle being operated in a reckless manner. A description of the vehicle was obtained. When officers arrived in the area they located the vehicle in question. A stop was initiated and Robert P. Dugas Jr. was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Dugas was found to be in possession of suspected suboxone and his Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Dugas was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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Issac D. Jones, 43 years of age, address: Arizona St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/10/2018 @ 3:35 a.m.

Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
                 Resisting an Officer
                 Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

Patrol officers initiated contact with a male subject in the area of Fourth St. The subject who was identified as Issac Jones was found to be in an intoxicated state. Jones was arrested and while being taken into custody resisted officers. Jones was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine. Jones was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 04/13/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 60 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 04/12/2018:
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Matthew E. Johnston, 33 years of age, address: Tamar Ln. Austin, Tx., arrested on 04/12/2018 @ 9:06 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Simple Burglary

Matthew E. Johnston was located and arrested at the Assumption Parish Detention Center on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division that began on October 2, 2017, in regards to a burglary of a vehicle that had occurred at a local business in the area of LA 182. According to reports, Matthew E. Johnston was identified as a suspect. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Johnston’s arrest. Johnston was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Sidney L. Wainwright, 21 years of age, address: Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/12/2018 @ 12:00 p.m.

Charges: Simple Battery

Correction Officers with the Morgan City Police Department Jail Facility responded to the cell block in regards to a disturbance. During the investigation, it was learned that Sidney L. Wainwright was one of the parties involved. According to reports, Wainwright allegedly struck another inmate during a verbal altercation. Wainwright was arrested and booked into the Morgan City Jail.

Devante Frank, 25 years of age, address: Bush St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/12/2018 @ 12:05 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Hearing on 03/15/2018

Devante Frank was located and arrested in the area of Federal Ave. on active arrest warrants held by the 16th Judicial Court. Frank was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Anthony D. Howard, 40 years of age, address: Freret St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/12/2018 @ 1:48 p.m.

Charges: Driving under Suspension
                 Disregard of Traffic Controls

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Fifth St. fail to stop at a stop sign. A stop was initiated when Anthony D. Howard was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Howard’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Howard was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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Shane Scott, 34 years of age, Myra St. Franklin, La., arrested on 04/12/2018 @ 3:48 p.m.

Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine) W/I/T/D
                 Possession of Marijuana
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
                 Driving under Suspension

Patrol officers responded to the area of Glenwood St. in regards to a subject attempting to sell illegal narcotics. A description of the subject was obtained and when officers arrived the located the subject in question in the area. Shane Scott was identified and appeared to be in some sort of intoxicated state. Scott was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia. Evidence was uncovered that Scott was attempting to sell the Methamphetamine. Scott allegedly operated a vehicle to arrive in the area. Scott’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. The area where this incident had taken place was within a Drug-Free Zone. Scott was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Tyler J. Sylvester, 18 years of age, address: Short St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/12/2018 @ 11:00 p.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
                 Speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph zone
                 Improper Turning
                 No Driver’s License on Person

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Fifth St. negotiate and improper turn. The vehicle entered upon LA 182 and was observed traveling 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. A stop was initiated when Tyler J. Sylvester was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Sylvester was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. He also did not have his Louisiana Driver’s License on his person. Sylvester was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 04/11/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 65 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 04/10/2018:

Joseph G. Soto, 31 years of age, address: Sixth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/10/2018 @ 9:02 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 03/24/2015
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 04/28/2015
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 05/26/2015

Kristin Hamilton, 29 years of age, address: Bayou Beouf Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/10/2018 @ 9:02 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 11/20/2012
                 Warrant: Probation Violation

Meghan L. Cheramie, 26 years of age, address: Park Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/10/2018 @ 9:02 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Improper Supervision of a Minor Child

Joseph G. Soto, Kristin Hamilton, and Meghan L. Cheramie were located and arrested in the area of LA 182 on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. All three were transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Carol Means, 67 years of age, address: Elk St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/10/2018 @ 2:13 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Obstruction of a Public Passage Way
                 Warrant: Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Carol Means was located and arrested in the area of Elk St. on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on March 14, 2018, when Means allegedly got into her vehicle and operated it in a careless manner blocking the roadway preventing the victim from traveling. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Means’ arrest. Means was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Megan R. Guadet, 26 years of age, address: Parro Ln. Berwick, La., arrested on 04/10/2018 @ 2:50 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 03/06/2018
                 Driving under Suspension
                 Failure to Yield

Patrol officers responded to the area of Fourth St. and Greenwood St. in regards to a crash. Officers arrived when Megan R. Gaudet was identified as one of the operators of the vehicles involved. Evidence was uncovered during the investigation that Gaudet had failed to yield causing the crash. Gaudet’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension and she held an active arrest warrant through the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Gaudet was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Passion M. Harris, 21 years of age, address: Patton St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/10/2018 @ 2:13 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Probation Fee on 10/03/2017

Passion M. Harris was located and arrested in the area of Patton St. on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Harris was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Tommy L. Harding, 29 years of age, address: Friendship Ln. Amelia, La., arrested on 04/10/2018 @ 4:40 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Probation Violation

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

Quentin K. Henry, 31 years of age, address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/10/2018 @ 8:39 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Trial on 01/31/2018

Quentin K. Henry was located and arrested in the area of Eighth St. on active arrest warrants held by the 16th Judicial Court. Henry was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Kenneth J. Scott III, 19 years of age, address: Southeast Blvd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/11/2018 @ 1:18 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Possession of Marijuana
                 Driving under Suspension

Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle operating in an erratic manner in the area of LA 182. Kenneth J. Scott III was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Scott’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension and he 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 Narcotics Division on August 24, 2017, when Scott was allegedly found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Scott’s arrest. Scott was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

 

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Morgan City Man Arrested on 30 Counts of Child Pornography

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David J. Elliott Jr., 41 years of age, address: Franklin St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 04/06/2018 @ 12:45 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Possession of Child Pornography (30 counts)

The Louisiana Bureau of Investigations began an investigation into a Morgan City Man allegedly possessing child pornography after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the investigation, David J. Elliott Jr. was identified and found to be in possession of child pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13 years old. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Elliott’s arrest for 30 counts of Possession of Child Pornography.  In a collaborative effort, the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations, with the Morgan City Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations, Elliott was located and arrested in the area of Franklin St. in Morgan City. Elliott was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. The investigation is still ongoing. Any questions related to this matter should be directed to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations @  (225)342-5767.