MCPD Arrest Report 10/27/2017
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 39 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 10/26/2017:
Mandi Hatfield, 30 years of age, address: Florence St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 10/26/2017 @ 10:00 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: Driving under Suspension
Warrant: Improper Lane Usage
Mandi Hatfield 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 September 21, 2017, when officers observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner in the area 5th St. A stop was initiated and Mandi Hatfield was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Hatfield’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Hatfield’s arrest. Hatfield was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Zachary M. Crappell, 24 years of age, address: North First St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 10/26/2017 @ 2:00 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Probation Violation
Zachary M. Crappell was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Crappell was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Mandi Hatfield, 30 years of age, address: Florence St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 10/26/2017 @ 10:00 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: Driving under Suspension
Warrant: Improper Lane Usage
Mandi Hatfield 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 September 21, 2017, when officers observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner in the area 5th St. A stop was initiated and Mandi Hatfield was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Hatfield’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Hatfield’s arrest. Hatfield was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Zachary M. Crappell, 24 years of age, address: North First St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 10/26/2017 @ 2:00 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Probation Violation
Zachary M. Crappell was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Crappell was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Benjamin Cheramie, 47 years of age, address: Franklin St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 10/26/2017 @ 3:00 p.m.
Charges: Domestic Battery Abuse-Strangulation
Patrol officers responded to the area of Greenwood St. in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, Benjamin Cheramie was identified as one of the subjects involved. Cheramie allegedly grabbed the victim around the neck during the altercation. Evidence was uncovered linking Cheramie to the crime. Cheramie was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Kenneth J. McQuiston, 58 years of age, address: Franklin St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 10/26/2017 @ 7:47 p.m.
Charges: Hit & Run Driving
Patrol officers responded to a local business in the area of Federal Ave. in regards to a crash. According to reports, officers arrived and learned that the second vehicle involved had left the scene and fled the area. Kenneth J. McQuiston was identified as a suspect in the investigation. McQuiston was located at a residence in the area of Franklin St. Evidence was uncovered linking McQuiston to the crime. McQuiston allegedly admitted to striking the vehicle and leaving the scene. McQuiston was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Matthew R. Johnson, 35 years of age, address: Millet Dr. Prairieville, La., arrested on 10/26/2017 @ 10:58 a.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Speeding 60 mph in a 35 mph zone
Driving under Suspension
Expired License Plate
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 and the officer observed that the license plate was expired. The vehicle was also observed traveling 60 mph in a 35 mph zone. A stop was initiated and Matthew R. Johnson was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Johnson was found to be in an intoxicated state. Johnson performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test and his Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Johnson was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test. Johnson submitted to Chemical Test which resulted in .106g% blood alcohol content. Johnson was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Charges: Domestic Battery Abuse-Strangulation
Patrol officers responded to the area of Greenwood St. in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, Benjamin Cheramie was identified as one of the subjects involved. Cheramie allegedly grabbed the victim around the neck during the altercation. Evidence was uncovered linking Cheramie to the crime. Cheramie was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Kenneth J. McQuiston, 58 years of age, address: Franklin St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 10/26/2017 @ 7:47 p.m.
Charges: Hit & Run Driving
Patrol officers responded to a local business in the area of Federal Ave. in regards to a crash. According to reports, officers arrived and learned that the second vehicle involved had left the scene and fled the area. Kenneth J. McQuiston was identified as a suspect in the investigation. McQuiston was located at a residence in the area of Franklin St. Evidence was uncovered linking McQuiston to the crime. McQuiston allegedly admitted to striking the vehicle and leaving the scene. McQuiston was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Matthew R. Johnson, 35 years of age, address: Millet Dr. Prairieville, La., arrested on 10/26/2017 @ 10:58 a.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Speeding 60 mph in a 35 mph zone
Driving under Suspension
Expired License Plate
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 and the officer observed that the license plate was expired. The vehicle was also observed traveling 60 mph in a 35 mph zone. A stop was initiated and Matthew R. Johnson was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Johnson was found to be in an intoxicated state. Johnson performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test and his Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Johnson was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test. Johnson submitted to Chemical Test which resulted in .106g% blood alcohol content. Johnson was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.