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MCPD Arrest Report 10/02/2017

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 69 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 09/29/2017:

Gail E. Renthrope, 61 years of age, address: Rue Royale St. Lafayette, La., arrested on 09/29/2017 @ 9:40 a.m.

Charges: Entry or Remaining After Being Forbidden

Patrol officers responded to the area of Mallard St. in regards to Gail Renthope being on the property. Officers arrived and Renthrope was located within housing areas. Renthrope was barred from entering onto the property. Renthrope was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Steve Scully, 51 years of age, address: Main St. Patterson, La., arrested on 09/29/2017 @ 12:10 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Contempt of Court
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Probation Fee on 02/07/2017
                 Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 03/07/2017 (2 Counts)

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

Wayne Demarco Jr., 28 years of age, address: Everett St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/29/2017 @ 2:00 p.m.

Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery
                 False Imprisonment

Patrol officers responded to the area of Everett St. in regards to a Domestic Disturbance. Officers arrived and Wayne Demarco Jr. was found to be one of the subjects involved in the disturbance. According to reports, Demarco Jr. allegedly struck the victim and held them within the residence. Demarco Jr. was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Mandi Hatfiled 09292017

Mandi Hatfield, 30 years of age, address: Florence St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/29/2017 @ 1:20 p.m.  

Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Introduction on Contraband into a Penal Facility
                 Possession of SCH III CDS (Suboxone)
                 Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
                 Distribution of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)

Patrol officers responded to a residence in the area of Florence St. in regards to a narcotics complaint. Officers arrived and according to reports, Mandi Hatfield was identified in the investigation. Hatfield was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia. Hatfield was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated. Later patrol officers responded to the Morgan City Jail in regards to a narcotics investigation. Officers arrived and Hatfield was once again identified as a suspected in the investigation. Allegedly Hatfield had entered into the jail facility with illicit drugs. She was found to be in possession of suspected Suboxone, Alprazolam, and Methamphetamine. It was also learned that Hatfield had distributed suspected Methamphetamine to another inmate. Evidence was uncovered linking Hatfield to the crime. Hatfield was additionally charged and incarcerated into the Morgan City Jail.

Eddie Anslum, 27 years of age, address: Brashear Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/29/2017 @ 2:28 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Possession of Marijuana
                 Warrant: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Eddie Anslum was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division on September 3, 2017, when investigators came in contact with Anslum while handling a complaint. According to reports, Anslum was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Anslum’s arrest. Anslum was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Andre Gant, 23 years of age, address: Shirley St. Jennings, La., arrested on 09/29/2017 @ 8:23 p.m.

Charges:
Possession of Marijuana

Alonzo R. Gant III, 24 years of age, address: West St. Jennings, La., arrested on 09/29/2017 @ 8:23 p.m.

Charges: Possession of Synthetic Marijuana
                 Improper Turning

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 negotiate and improper turn. A stop was initiated and Alonzo R. Gant was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Andre Gant was found to be a passenger. According to reports, Andre Gant was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and Alonzo Gant was found to be in possession of suspected Synthetic Cannabinoids. They were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Richard T. Junkin IV, 25 years of age, address: Elm St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/30/2017 @ 4:27 a.m.

 Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 2nd Offense
                  Improper Lane Usage

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 swerving from lane to lane.  A stop was initiated and Richard T. Junkin IV was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Junkin was found to be in an intoxicated state. Junkin performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Junkin was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for chemical testing. Junkin refused to submit to the chemical test. Junkin was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Daniel Johnson, 28 years of age, address: Seventh St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/30/2017 @ 9:00 a.m.

Charges: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

Patrol officers responded to the area of Seventh St. in regards to a suspicious subject. Officers arrived and Daniel Johnson was identified. According to reports, Johnson was found to be in an intoxicated state. Johnson was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Peter E. Grogan Jr., 39 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/30/2017 @ 2:27 p.m.  

Charges: Theft under $1,000
                 Criminal Trespassing 

Patrol officers responded to the area of Florida St. in regards to a theft. Officers arrived and Peter Grogan was identified as a suspect in a theft. According to reports, evidence was uncovered linking Grogan to the theft and that he trespassed on the victims' property. Grogan was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Troy Hughes 09292017

Troy A. Hughes, 34 years of age, address: Oak St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/30/2017 @ 10:03 p.m.  

Charges: Domestic Battery Abuse-Child Endangerment Law
                 Criminal Damage to Property

Patrol officers responded to the residence in the area of Oak St. in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, officers arrived and Troy A. Hughes was identified as one of the subjects involved in the disturbance. Allegedly Hughes struck the victim in the presence of a juvenile and damaged property belonging to the victim. Hughes was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

George L. Adair Jr., 44 years of age, address: School Ln. Thibodaux, La., arrested on 10/01/2017 @ 10:19 p.m. 

Charges: Driving under Suspension
                 No Insurance
                 Switched License Plate
                 Registration Required

Patrol officers observed a vehicle in the area of LA 70 which had a license plate displayed that was registered to another. A stop was initiated and George L. Adair Jr. was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Adair Jr. Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension and the vehicle he was operating did not have proper insurance as required by Louisiana Law or the required registration. Adair Jr. was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.