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MCPD Arrest Report 10/17/2017

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 35 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 10/16/2017:

Doneyda Canizales-Galeas, 35 years of age, address: Louisiana St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 10/16/2017 @ 11:08 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 06/20/2017
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 09/24/2008

Doneyda Canizales-Galeas was located and arrested at the Lafayette Parish Detention Center on active warrants for her arrest held by the 6th Ward and 16th Judicial Courts. Canizales-Galeas was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Nicole Atkinson 10172017

Nicole M. Atkinson, 32 years of age, address: Keith St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 10/16/2017 @ 3:19 p.m.

Charges: Simple Battery
                 Warrant: Possession of Marijuana
                 Warrant: Possession SCH II CDS (Hydrocodone)
                 Warrant: Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
                 Warrant: Possession of a Legend Drug (Ondansetron)
                 Warrant: Improper Turning

Patrol officers responded to a residence in the area of Pecos St. in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, Nicole M. Atkinson was identified as one of the subjects involved. Allegedly Atkinson struck the victim. Atkinson was found to hold active arrest warrants through the Morgan City Police. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on September 7, 2017, when officers observed a vehicle negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated and Atkinson was identified. Reports indicate that Atkinson was found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana, Hydrocodone, Alprazolam, and Ondansetron. The investigation continued and arrest warrants were prepared to Atkinson’s arrest. Atkinson was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.